Japan proposes Pacific saury catch quota for Taiwan
TAIPEI, Jul 18, 2019, Taiwan News. Japan proposed setting fishing limits for Pacific saury (Cololabis…
Taiwan
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) is an economy of 23.5 million people. In 1991, the year it joined APEC, the current GDP of Chinese Taipei was recorded at USD 187 billion, while its per capita GDP was USD 9,000. The GDP of Chinese Taipei more than doubled by 2016, at USD 573 billion, as did its per capita GDP at USD 24,000.
Singapore’s economic downturn continues as US-China trade war wreaks havoc on Asia export hubs
SINGAPORE, Jul 17, 2019, SCMP. Singapore’s exports plunged to a six-year low in June, the…
“No cooperation or business dealings” with U.S. companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan: spokesperson
BEIJING, Jul 16, 2019, Xinhua. The Chinese government and companies will not cooperate or have…
‘Don’t mess with Taiwan’: US Congressman
TAIPEI, Jul 16, 2019, Taiwan News. U.S. Representative Michael McCaul made clear his feelings about…
[Analytics] Singapore the big winner of Hong Kong’s chaos
Recent turmoil and tumult in Hong Kong has spooked investors and dampened business sentiment, prompting…
Hong Kong protesters smash Legco building glass door in fresh demonstrations
HONG KONG, Jul 1, 2019, The Straits Times. Armed with a metal cart and steel…
[Analytics] Hong Kong’s extradition bill and Taiwan’s sovereignty dilemma
How a Hong Konger’s death put Taiwan in a difficult spot amid the storm over…
[Analytics] Teardown of Huawei latest model shows reliance on US sourcing
The bitter trade battle between Washington and Beijing is destabilizing a powerful and agile smartphone…
Taiwan-India higher education forum wraps up
TAIPEI, Jun 24, 2019, Taiwan Today. The second Taiwan-India forum for university directors, presidents and…
Foxconn chief stands down to run for presidency of Taiwan
TAIPEI, Jun 22, 2019, AFP. Taiwan’s richest man Terry Gou said on Friday he would…
[Analytics] How Asia sees Hong Kong’s extradition bill protests
The mammoth marches that involved an estimated 2 million people have inspired a range of…
President Tsai vows to strengthen Taiwan-US ties
TAIPEI, Jun 20, 2019, Taiwan Today. President Tsai Ing-wen said June 18 that Taiwan is…