AI cooperation pacts inked by Taiwan, Singapore
TAIPEI, May 29, 2019, Taiwan News. A pair of memorandums of understanding on artificial intelligence…
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.
Taiwan begins mass production of home-grown missile corvettes, minelayers
TAIPEI, May 25, 2019, SCMP. Taiwan has begun mass production of its home-grown Tuo Jiang-class…
[Analytics] Taiwan loses Asia’s press-freedom top spot – but still pretty good
Taiwan offers foreign reporters a fine outpost for China coverage, but local media is polarized,…
In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage
TAIPEI, May 17, 2019, Reuters. Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex…
[Analytics] Why next US tariffs on China could halve Taiwan’s growth
Next tariffs, which could take effect in July, include up to 25 per cent on…
Thailand’s baht is the Asia’s strongest performing currency this year
BANGKOK, May 15, 2019, Bangkok Post. The upside gain for the baht, Asia’s strongest performing…
Full trade war could cut Asia growth by 2pp through 2020
SINGAPORE, May 7, 2019, The Business Times. A full-fledged trade war between the United States…
Trump meets Taiwan’s Foxconn boss turned politician Terry Gou at White House
WASHINGTON D.C., May 2, 2019, SCMP. Foxconn billionaire chairman Terry Gou has met with United…
[Analytics] Taiwan market waits as election holds prospect of pro-Beijing president
Taipei is Taiwan’s most expensive city, where prime office space at the Xinyi district near…
[Analytics] Is Canada’s recycling industry broken?
At the Loraas recycling plant in Saskatoon, 650 bales of worthless plastic pile up outside….
Taiwan’s driverless vehicles research will be boosted by Nvidia
TAIPEI, Apr 20, 2019, Taiwan Today. A memorandum of understanding on promoting the development of…
Foxconn’s Terry Gou throws hat in the ring for Taiwan’s 2020 presidential race
TAIPEI, Apr 17, 2019, SCMP. Foxconn chairman Terry Gou will make a run for Taiwan’s…