Taipei, March 12 (CNA) Cathay Financial Holding Co., one of the largest financial holding firms in Taiwan, said Monday that it has raised its forecast for Taiwan's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2018, citing strong global demand. Joining the ... ( read original story ...)
Technology helps advance Taiwan democracy: minister without portfolio
The Vatican, March 12 (CNA) Minister without Portfolio Audrey Tang (唐鳳), a digital technology professional, touted Taiwan's democratic development in the current digital age, at a meeting in Vatican City last weekend. During the meeting that was ... ( read original story ...)
10 Things To Do In Taipei So the Air Ticket Won’t be Wasted
Experience Taiwan at its finest and make the most of your vacation in this interesting country. Definitely, a rising travel destination these days, this Asian country will bring you an exciting escape. Head to its capital, Taipei, and do plenty of fun ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will reach out to domestic, foreign arms supply to beef up defence in response to China increase in military budget
Taiwan will look to its domestic arms industry as well as foreign suppliers to respond to China’s continuing military buildup, but has no interest in engaging in an arms race with its cross-strait rival, the defence ministry said Tuesday. The remarks ... ( read original story ...)
China courts technology and Taiwan with Foxconn IPO
China is rolling out the welcome mat for technology companies — and Taiwan. Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics assembler and key Apple supplier, is set to list a $50 billion-plus subsidiary in Shanghai. The speedy approval shows Beijing is ... ( read original story ...)
10 Cool Things To Do In Taipei So the Air Ticket Won’t be Wasted
Experience Taiwan at its finest and make the most of your vacation in this interesting country. Definitely, a rising travel destination these days, this Asian country will bring you an exciting escape. Head to its capital, Taipei, and do plenty of fun ... ( read original story ...)
Namchow unit expects to be 1st Taiwan food firm to launch China IPO
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) A subsidiary of conglomerate Namchow Holding Co. is expected to become the first Taiwanese food firm to launch an initial public offering in China at a time when many local enterprises are eyeing relatively high valuations in the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s tax policies more attractive than China’s incentives: MOF
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) The Ministry of Finance (MOF) underscored how Taiwan's tax policies for businesses and professionals are more competitive than China's, even with Beijing's recently announced 31 new measures designed to attract Taiwanese companies ... ( read original story ...)
HTC eyes 3rd largest smartphone vendor title in Taiwan
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC Corp. has set itself a goal of becoming the third largest vendor in the local market in the first half of this year. Darren Chen (陳柏諭), head of HTC Taiwan, said the company will launch models ... ( read original story ...)
Property market contracts for 3rd straight month: poll
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Taiwan's property market flashed a "blue light" -- signaling contraction -- for the third consecutive month in February, reflecting a traditionally slow season, according to a survey conducted by the real estate magazine My Housing. ( read original story ...)
It took a deadly earthquake to get Taiwan’s attention, but now it’s demanding safer buildings
Eliot Shen, project manager for a property developer in Taipei ... A quake two years ago toppled a building and killed 116 people in a populous southern city. In 1999, Taiwan experienced its worst earthquake in recent memory, a magnitude 7.1 event that ... ( read original story ...)
Fahrettin Örenli’s ‘3D SUNSET – The Soul of the Earth City’ at Project Fulfill Art Space, Taipei
Project Fulfill Art Space, Taipei, celebrates its 10th anniversary with the exhibition featuring Turkish artist Fahrettin Örenli. This exhibition showcases Örenli’s diverse art practice through a range of mediums, including sound and light installation ... ( read original story ...)
City Guide: Taipei, Taiwan
Nestled in a river valley, Taipei’s beauty lies in its fusion of Chinese culture ... a host of local Taiwanese design talent have brought their influence to bear on the property – check out emerging graffiti artist ANO’s outdoor mural and works ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – China courts tech and Taiwan with Foxconn IPO
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - China is rolling out the welcome mat for technology companies - and Taiwan. Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics assembler and key Apple supplier, is set to list a $50 billion-plus subsidiary in Shanghai. ( read original story ...)
Biogas Technology Pavilion Makes Debut at Livestock Taiwan Expo & Forum on July 26
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2 nd edition of Livestock Taiwan Expo & Forum will take place at Taipei World Trade Center from July 26-28. The 2017 debut brought a big success and won the local authority, Council of Agriculture's, full ... ( read original story ...)
Review: China Airlines Business Class A350 Kuala Lumpur To Taipei
Last year my friend Yaroslav reviewed Qatar Airways Qsuites on a flight between London and Doha. The feedback was great on that post, so he’s back with another airline review. Yaroslav is a software entrepreneur and traveller from Kiev, Ukraine. ( read original story ...)