“Presently, with our government financial problems and our foreign affairs budget being only so much, we must use the smallest budget to do the biggest deployment, so in this aspect we must positively use our creativity.” On Tuesday Taiwan agreed to ... ( read original story ...)
Business representatives lay out Taiwan’s green energy challenges
Taipei, May 30 (CNA) Business representatives voiced their concerns Wednesday about the challenges Taiwan faces in its efforts to develop green energy and urged the government to come up with more effective solutions. The European Chamber of Commerce ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayoral election becomes 3-way race as DPP names nominee
Taipei, May 30 (CNA) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday nominated Pasuya Yao (姚文智) to run for Taipei mayor, making him the third prominent candidate in the election. Yao will come up against the incumbent Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), an ... ( read original story ...)
Why China is making brands nervous to acknowledge Taiwan
The world’s largest companies are starting to feel China breathing down their necks, as the economic superpower has started extracting apologies from major brands that do not refer to Taiwan as Chinese territory. The democratically elected government of ... ( read original story ...)
33 Taiwanese telecom fraud suspects charged
Taipei, May 29 (CNA) Thirty-three Taiwanese nationals involved in a cross-border telecom scam ring in Europe that targeted Chinese citizens have been indicted on charges of organized crime and fraud, Miaoli District Prosecutors Office said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Computex Taipei to spotlight the newest in tech
Taipei, May 30 (CNA) This year's Computex Taipei, one of the world's largest information communications technology exhibitions, will showcase five cutting-edge technology trends -- artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia showcases high-tech developments at annual conference in Taipei
Nvidia president and CEO Jensen Huang displays a GPU server during the Annual GPU Technology conference in Taipei, Taiwan, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/RITCHIE B. TONGO Attendees stand next to an Nvidia logo during the Annual GPU Technology conference in Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
10 Hipster cafes in Taipei all vegetarians have to visit
Craving for some classic cafe grub? Ooh Cha Cha is the place to go to. This vegan plant-based cafe will seduce you with its magnificent-looking food that tastes just as good as they look. Take your pick from their assemblage of quinoa bowls, burgers and ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Check: Hotel Indigo Kaohsiung, Taiwan
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS This is the city’s only hotel from an international brand, and its location near Central Park and a popular night market along with its unique interior design make it a favorite of business and leisure travelers to Taiwan’s third ... ( read original story ...)
Muslim students help design travel itineraries in Taipei
Taipei, May 29 (CNA) A Muslim student association at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology is working with Taipei's tourism authority to come up with Muslim-friendly travel itineraries in the capital city, the first partnership of its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan welcomes Haiti president as China chips away at allies
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed the leader of the Caribbean nation of Haiti with a military salute on Tuesday on his first official trip to Taipei, as China ramps up the pressure to lure away Taiwan’s friends. Taiwan has lost ... ( read original story ...)
China’s ramping up pressure on Taiwan
Hong Kong (CNN)Beijing's push to isolate Taiwan is gathering pace, with two of the island's few remaining allies switching allegiance to China in the past month. Taiwan isn't just taking heat from China diplomatically. Multi-national companies are being ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cancer drugs developer seeks Hong Kong bond issue ahead of IPO after delisting from Taipei
JHL Biotech, a Taiwan developer of cheaper alternatives to patent-protected biological drugs, has raised US$106 million from a convertible bond issue, ahead of its planned Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise some US$250 million. ( read original story ...)
Royal Bank Of Canada Becomes Latest Business To Refer To Taiwan As Part Of China
Royal Bank of Canada has become the latest Canadian business to kowtow to the so-called "one China" policy regarding Taiwan. The bank has listed self-ruled Taiwan as a "province of China" on its website for sending international money orders, adding to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Swaziland assures on ties as China steps up pressure
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has received assurances from its only remaining African ally, Swaziland, that their diplomatic ties are secure, the island’s foreign minister said on Monday, as China seeks to lure away Taiwan’s dwindling band of friends. ( read original story ...)
Profit Taking May Dent Taiwan Stock Market
For the day, the index gained 5.37 points or 0.05 percent to finish at 10,942.30 after trading between 10,918.12 and 10,977.81 on turnover of 127.90 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial lost 0.55 percent, while Mega Financial fell 0 ... ( read original story ...)