Chinese business delegation courts Taiwan ally Panama

BEIJING, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A large Chinese business delegation has arrived in the Central American country of Panama, a diplomatic ally of self-ruled Taiwan, and is keen to invest in energy and port projects, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan debates gay marriage

ON THE eighth floor in a gritty suburb of the capital, Taipei, sits the ten-year-old Wei-ming temple, a Taoist house of worship—but an unusual one. Nearly all the visitors buying bundles of prayers or bringing handwritten ones of their own to be burnt by ... ( read original story ...)

Business leaders slam annual leave reforms

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Business leaders said Friday the government was creating, not addressing problems for local enterprises by trying to force through a series of controversial amendments to the Labor Standards Act, arguing the changes would threaten the ... ( read original story ...)

BenQ launches new digital home cinema projector

Taipei-based technology major BenQ on Thursday launched a new digital home cinema projector which will deliver long-lasting picture quality with precise colours and sharp clarity. Harnessing the advanced "DLP 4K UHD DMD" with XPR technology, W11000 ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei gov't and Taitung ink solar deal

CNA -- Representatives from Taipei City Government's Department of Economic Development and Tatung Company sign a contract on Wednesday, Nov. 30, which makes Tatung the provider of solar power equipment in northern Taipei. This contract is part of the city ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan promises increased investment in Indonesia

Taiwan has once again expressed its intention to increase investment in Indonesia following a series of economic policy reforms under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s administration. Taiwanese firms met with the President and several Cabinet members ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks hit three-week high; financials up

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)