Singapore has reportedly assured Taiwan that a decades-long military agreement between both sides will remain, according to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report. “[Singapore said] everything would be the same as usual,” said Taiwan’s Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Taiwan Must Be Brave on Cryptocurrency Stance
AMIS, a Taipei-based blockchain consultancy and sister company of MaiCoin. is attempting to engage financial institutions in a private blockchain consortium proposition. So far, and to their credit, only Taipei Fubon Bank and Taishin International Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan banks’ pretax earnings up 2.7%
Domestic banks in Taiwan earned in the first eight months of the year 2.7% more than they did in the same period last year, thanks to a nearly four-fold increase in contributions from Chinese branches. According to data from the Financial Supervisory ... ( read original story ...)
Idiot Travels to Taiwan, Pays $329 For the World’s Most Expensive Beef Noodle Soup
Most of them suggested pricing in the range of 10,000 New Taiwan dollars, which became the official price in 2007. Wang is not just a Beef Noodle Soup expert, but he’s also proven himself to be a smart businessman with how he runs his business. ( read original story ...)
Gaganjeet Bhullar third, Ajeetesh Sandhu seventh after first round in Taipei
TAIPEI: Gaganjeet Bhullar opened the week with a strong four-under 68 while Ajeetesh Sandhu started with a 69 in the first round of the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC) here on Thursday. Bhullar is just one shot behind the leaders - Peradol ... ( read original story ...)
House Republicans are right to support Taiwan
House Republicans appear ready to increase U.S. support for Taiwan. That was the eye-raising thread throughout speeches Wednesday by top Republicans in foreign affairs. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and committee member, Ileana Ros ... ( read original story ...)
Beechwoods Software’s Hervé Jourdain Elected Chair of the OCF Audio-Video Task Group
In operation for over 10 years, Beechwoods Software is headquartered in Boston, MA with offices in El Segundo, CA and Taipei, Taiwan. Its multinational team of elite software engineers has both the knowledge and experience required to bring advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Capital Product Partners L.P. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Keith Forman as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
He held a variety of positions within Ship Finance at Citibank and worked for 20 years in Hong Kong, New York, Taipei, and Athens. After returning to London, he headed Citi’s transportation finance syndications team. He joined ING in 2001 in charge of ... ( read original story ...)
Does India need a bullet train?
Taiwan’s $14 billion HSR service between Taipei and Tainan virtually became bankrupt after ... it was decided that the two countries would co-finance a joint feasibility study for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor. It is unfortunate that despite ... ( read original story ...)
Radical Innovation Awards see focus on local environment
NEW YORK - The 11th annual Radical Innovation Award ceremony was held last night at the New Museum in New York City with professionals in hospitality, finance, design ... The property in Taipei has five guestrooms, each one dedicated to a different ... ( read original story ...)
Run-up in global stocks still has some momentum left – Reuters poll
(For graphic of the Reuters stock market poll results, click http://tmsnrt.rs/2nHJiJ9) (Additional reporting by correspondents in Bengaluru, Brasilia, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Mexico City, Milan, Moscow, New York, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Cobinhood chief apologises over special rates for ICO fundraising
The chief executive of Cobinhood, a Taipei start-up that has raised nearly $10m through ... He charges for information on ICOs through Patreon, the membership business platform, and some of his subscribers were also offer the bonus deal. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan may soon allow mainland students to enroll in EMBA programs
Taipei, Oct. 5 (CNA) Taiwan's Executive Yuan spokesman Hsu ... The programs were set up mainly to provide education for Taiwanese business people based overseas. For example, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology's (Taiwan Tech) EMBA program ... ( read original story ...)
Google unveils new version of Pixel smartphone
The new Google Pixel 2 XL smartphone is seen at a product launch event ... devices since the California tech giant announced the acquisition of key segments of Taiwan-based electronics group HTC. (AFP photo) SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Google on ... ( read original story ...)
Pixel smartphone upgrade highlights Google push into hardware
SAN FRANCISCO - Google on Wednesday unveiled new versions of its Pixel smartphone, the highlight of a refreshed ... California tech giant announced the acquisition of key segments of Taiwan-based electronics group HTC. The upgraded smartphones will be ... ( read original story ...)
Pixel smartphone upgrade highlights Google push into hardware (Update)
Google on Wednesday unveiled new versions of its Pixel smartphone, the highlight of a refreshed line ... the California tech giant announced the acquisition of key segments of Taiwan-based electronics group HTC. The upgraded smartphones will be available ... ( read original story ...)