MOTC to probe allegations of cabin crew shortage on EVA flights

Sep 18, 2019 admin General Comments Off on MOTC to probe allegations of cabin crew shortage on EVA flights

Taipei-The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said Wednesday it will investigate reports that EVA Air was not providing adequate cabin crew staffing on its flights, amid continued...

Taiwan shares up, above 10,900 points

Sep 18, 2019 admin General Comments Off on Taiwan shares up, above 10,900 points

Taipei-Shares in Taiwan staged a technical rebound and ended above the 10,900-point mark amid reduced concerns over a continued spike in international crude oil prices, but the gains were capped...

Taiwan IC sector needs to be indispensable to global tech

Sep 18, 2019 admin General Comments Off on Taiwan IC sector needs to be indispensable to global tech

Taipei-Taiwan's integrated circuit sector needs to continue to improve and make itself an indispensable partner of the global high tech industry, Mark Liu (???), chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor...

Chinese yuan deposits up at end-August, despite depreciation

Sep 18, 2019 admin General Comments Off on Chinese yuan deposits up at end-August, despite depreciation

Taipei-Chinese yuan deposits held by banks operating in Taiwan at the end of August moved higher for the second consecutive month, although the Chinese currency weakened against the U.S. dollar amid...

Taiwan textile maker plans US$170 million investment in Indonesia

Sep 18, 2019 admin Business & Finance Comments Off on Taiwan textile maker plans US$170 million investment in Indonesia

Taipei-Eclat Textile Co., one of the leading garment and fabric suppliers in Taiwan, is planning to invest US$170 million in Indonesia, a move that is expected to expand the manufacturer's global...

Eight independent hopefuls register to run for presidency

Sep 18, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Eight independent hopefuls register to run for presidency

Taipei-Eight prospective candidates have registered to run on independent tickets in the 2020 presidential election, the Central Election Commission (CEC) announced in a statement Wednesday.The eight...

Rakuten in talks to buy Taiwan professional baseball league champions

Sep 18, 2019 admin Sports Comments Off on Rakuten in talks to buy Taiwan professional baseball league champions

Taipei-Japan-based e-commerce giant Rakuten is in talks with the Lamigo Monkeys to buy the six-time Taiwan professional baseball league champions, the current owner confirmed Wednesday.Monkeys...

Solomon Islands students in limbo after diplomatic switch

Sep 18, 2019 admin Education Comments Off on Solomon Islands students in limbo after diplomatic switch

Taipei-The future of more than 100 Solomon Islands students in Taiwan is left uncertain after their country and Taiwan ended 36-years of diplomatic ties Monday.Taiwan announced its decision to cut...

Former Vice President Annette Lu enters presidential race

Sep 17, 2019 admin Politics Comments Off on Former Vice President Annette Lu enters presidential race

Taipei Former Vice President Annette Lu (???) announced Tuesday that she will compete in the 2020 presidential election, and she formally registered her candidacy a few hours before the deadline for...