TAIPEI, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose to a three-week high on Thursday along with other regional bourses, led by gains in financial stocks such as Cathay Financial Holdings. As of 0347 GMT, the main TAIEX index was up 0.3 percent at 9,270.93 points ... ( read original story ...)
HTC's Newest High-End Smartphone Works Extra Fast At A Strange Cost
HTC is at it again. The Taiwanese developer is trying to prop up its long-faltering smartphone business with a new high-end model that might stand out in a vast field of Android devices. Its HTC Bolt smartphone runs at an extraordinarily high speed on the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Samsung appoints new head for mobile business unit
Samsung Taiwan has announced the promotion of Randy Lee to serve as deputy general manager of its mobile communications business unit. Lee will be responsible for marketing of Samsung's mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and wearable devices in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Pavilion Showcases Innovative Green Technologies at ECOTECH VIETNAM 2016
The Taiwan Pavilion, located in the Hall A1 (Booth 262-265, 274-277), consists of nine exhibitors showcasing a wide range of innovative green products and services. Technology solutions on display include solar PV racks and integrated systems offered by ... ( read original story ...)
China tells Taiwan to stay out of Hong Kong debate
BEIJING China called on Wednesday on Taiwan to stay out Hong Kong's affairs, saying self-ruled Taiwan was "talking nonsense" about the former British colony and warning it not to damage Hong Kong's stability. Chinese leaders are concerned about a fledgling ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Rejects Licence Application by China’s iQIYI
Taiwan’s Investment Commission has rejected a license application by iQIYI, one of China’s biggest online video firms, to set up operations on the island. The decision was made in consultation with Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture and its Mainland ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests after Malaysia deports telecom fraud suspects to mainland China
Taiwan has expressed its “stern opposition” to Malaysia’s deportation of 21 Taiwanese suspected of multi-million dollar telecoms fraud to mainland China, the latest example of a problem that has strained cross-Strait ties. The mainland’s official ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan strongly protests against deportation of 21 fraud suspects from Malaysia to China
Beijing has accused Taipei of failing to crack down on the telecom fraud and stopping its nationals from engaging in such activities. "They should reflect upon Taiwan's relevant rules and Taiwan's political culture," Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Ma ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks rise to near 3-week high; techs up
TAIPEI Nov 29 Taiwan stocks rose for a third straight session on Tuesday and hit an almost three-week high, helped by technology heavyweights such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and Hon Hai Precision Industry . As of 0410 GMT, the main ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia deports 74 telecom fraud suspects to China
BEIJING — Malaysia deported 74 telecom fraud suspects — including 21 from Taiwan — to China on Tuesday, in the latest instance of Southeast Asian countries deferring to China's claim to sovereignty over the self-governing island. The suspects arrived ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests against Malaysia's deportation of fraud suspects to China
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, its China policymaker, said Beijing's unilateral action "damages the tacit understanding and foundation for cooperation between security agencies". It said in a statement that cracking down on cross-border telecom fraud ... ( read original story ...)
The young Taiwan fraudsters targeted by Beijing
Taiwanese fraud rings based all over the world have for years swindled billions of dollars from members of the public through phone scams -- now they are the target of an angry China. As relations sour between Taipei and Beijing, China has insisted that ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds rescue exercise in disputed South China Sea
TAIPING ISLAND (AP) — Taiwan held a search-and-rescue exercise in the South China Sea on Tuesday as part of efforts to cement its hold over a key island in the strategically vital waterbody. Eight vessels and three aircraft took part in the drill ... ( read original story ...)
AdAsia Enters Greater China Market with Expansion into Taiwan
SINGAPORE, Nov. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AdAsia Holdings, an advertising technology company and creator of the AdAsia Digital Platform, has announced today the launch of its office in Taipei, Taiwan. After successful entries into Southeast Asian markets ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing untypically quiet on Taiwan drills in South China Sea
ITU ABA, South China Sea Taiwan held rescue drills on Tuesday off the coast of its sole outpost in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, but the biggest claimant in the disputed area kept uncharacteristically quiet. China and self-governed Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
How Taipei made city cycling safe and easy
TAIPEI: Bicycles that cost half the fare of a subway ride to rent. A 300-km cycling network and wider shared pavements. That’s how Taipei revolutionised its cycling culture in just eight years, cutting pollution and congestion in the city. These days ... ( read original story ...)