Monday 6th February, 2012
Taiwan gov't pressed for fair taxation system
Taiwan Premier-designate Sean Chen reiterated yesterday that the government has not taken any stance concerning the controversies over U.S. beef imports ...
Cross-strait publishers expect further exchanges
TAIPEI--Representatives in the publishing industries in Taiwan and China have said they expect both sides will conduct more frequent bilateral exchanges to increase readership and jointly work on ...
Entertainer apologizes after taxi beating
The China Post news staff and CNA--Local singer and actress Makiyo teared up and broke down as she apologized to the taxi driver beaten up by her Japanese friend, yesterday, accompanied by her ...
American fantasy author talks about Chinese influence in his best-sellers
The China PostTAIPEI--New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, who was in Taiwan on a promotional tour, said he has drawn ideas for his fantasy novels from Chinese culture and has collected ...
'Burning king's ship' ceremony held to ward off disasters
The China PostThe China Post news staff --Residents in Kaohsiung performed the folk ritual of "burning king's ship" yesterday to pray for blessings and ward off epidemics and disasters, especially ...
Stock correction may follow festival: expert
The China PostThe China Post news staff--With Taiwan stocks closing 507.55 points higher last week, all eyes are watching whether a selling spree will emerge after the Lantern Festival ...
Expert predicts continued volatility in the gold market throughout 2012
The China PostYang Tien-li, vice manager with Bank of Taiwan's precious metal department, made the remarks after gold closed last Friday in New York at US$1,740.3 an ounce. While the metal closed last week ...
KMT vice chairman cites beef, TIFA link
The China PostThe China Post news staff and CNA--The U.S. beef import issue is linked to trade talks between Taiwan and the U.S. under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), said Kuomintang (KMT) ...
Lin leads Knicks to win with career-best
The China PostTAIPEI--Jeremy Lin, the first NBA player of Taiwanese descent, scored a career-high 25 points in his 36 minutes of action Saturday, helping the New York Knicks shoot down the New Jersey Nets in a ...
Fingerprint scheme for workers from SE Asia to begin March 1
The China PostThe China Post news staff --The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is set to enforce the new rule requiring migrant workers from four Southeast Asian countries to submit fingerprint records when ...
Gasoline prices unchanged; diesel down NT$0.1 a liter
The China PostThe China Post news staff--Taiwan's two major refiners have kept gasoline prices unchanged and lowered diesel prices by NT$0.1 liter, after having suspended fuel price changes for ...
Restructuring of CPA to take effect from Monday
The China PostTAIPEI--The restructuring of the Cabinet-level Central Personnel Administration (CPA) will take effect Monday, as part of a broader effort to streamline government ...
Lantern Festival lights up Taiwan
The China PostAll corners of Taiwan have been getting ready for the year's most brightly lit evening, the annual Lantern Festival (also known as "Yuanxiao," ???), and today revellers can expect to ...
MLB's Mariners may sign Taiwanese pitcher: report
The China PostLOS ANGELES--The Seattle Mariners are considering signing Taiwanese baseball pitcher Hong-chih Kuo, who was dropped by the Los Angeles Dodgers last December, according to a sports writer in the ...
LA Times calls Orioles' starter 'best investment'
The China PostTAIPEI--A three-year baseball contract the American Baltimore Orioles signed with Taiwanese pitcher Chen Wei-yin was one of the "smartest" investments in Major League Baseball (MLB) ...
Taiwan Stocks: Inotera Memories Inc., MediaTek, Neo-Solar Power
General SourcesFeb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Taiwan trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of 9:26 a.m. in ...
Taiwan Bonds Drop for 3rd Day, Currency Rises on Growth Optimism
General SourcesFeb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s government bonds dropped for a third day and the local dollar strengthened after reports that showed better-than-forecast growth in U.S. jobs, fueling optimism ...
Act fast for Valentine’s ’proposal table’
Taiwan HeadlinesPeople looking for the perfect spot to get down on one knee to propose to their beloved on Valentine's Day should act fast, said the nation's hotel operators, who provide so-called ...
More MRT stations are opened to carry-on bikes
Taiwan HeadlinesTaipei Rapid Transit Corp (TRTC) has more than doubled the number of MRT stations open to bicycle access in a bid to build a friendlier environment for cyclists.Starting today, the number of MRT ...
Unions slam MOE plan to hire hourly paid teachers
Taiwan HeadlinesTaipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) Teacher's unions on Sunday slammed the Ministry of Education (MOE's) plan to increase hourly paid teaching positions at elementary and junior high schools across the ...
Mainland official extends Lunar New Year greetings to Taiwan compatriots
People's DailyBEIJING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs chief extended his festive greetings for the upcoming Spring Festival to Taiwan compatriots on Friday.Wang Yi, director of the ...
Ma pledges more reforms during his second four years
Taiwan HeadlinesPresident Ma Ying-jeou (???) yesterday pledged to launch more reforms during his second term in office and called for everyone to work together to transform the nation in the face of new ...
New Cabinet to be sworn in Monday
Taiwan HeadlinesTaipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) Premier-designate Sean Chen, a financial expert, and his new Cabinet will be sworn in Monday and are expected to go to work immediately on challenging issues such as the ...
Ma expected to commend Liao at changeover ceremony
Taiwan HeadlinesTaipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) President Ma Ying-jeou in his capacity as chairman of the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) is expected to commend Liao Liou-yi for his work as the party's secretary-general at a ...
Barclays Capital warns notebook shipment target too high for 2012
Taiwan HeadlinesTaipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) Barclays Capital has warned that major contract laptop makers remain too optimistic about their shipment targets for 2012 despite stronger demand in the second half of this ...
Visa fingerprinting plan to begin in March: foreign ministry
Taiwan HeadlinesTaipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) Migrant workers from four Southeast Asian countries will soon be required to submit fingerprint records in order to obtain work visas for Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
Nearly 70% of office workers covet game industry jobs: poll
Taiwan HeadlinesTaipei, Feb. 5 (CNA) Nearly 70 percent of office workers would like to work in the game industry because of the popularity of game applications on mobile devices, according to a survey released ...
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