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Taiwan stocks rebound after steep drop, gain over 100 points
Taiwan’s stock market rebounded on Jan. 14 after a steep drop, with TSMC rising and mixed performances in electronics. Investors remain cautious ahead of Trump’s inauguration.2025/01/14 09:44 -
Czech Republic eases work entry for Taiwanese citizens
The Czech Republic will allow Taiwanese citizens to work without a visa starting Jan. 2025. This change aims to ease entry into the Czech labor market.2024/12/23 09:38 -
Taiwan stocks open lower, tourism sector shines
Taiwan’s stock market opened lower on Dec. 18, but tourism stocks surged due to Shanghai’s travel promotion. Electronics showed mixed results. U.S. markets fell.2024/12/18 09:52 -
Taiwan aims to boost pork exports after swine fever win
Taiwan aims to expand its pork exports after being declared free from African swine fever by the World Organisation for Animal Health. Premier Cho Jung-tai announced efforts to enter markets in the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia, highlighting successful disease prevention and collaboration.2024/11/01 17:42 -
ROCCOC stresses importance of rate freeze for markets
The General Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China announced efforts to freeze electricity prices for key sectors. Taiwan Power Company proposes a 14% industrial rate hike.2024/09/30 15:43 -
Kaohsiung leads Taiwan in guava market share
Kaohsiung City leads Taiwan’s guava market, exporting 740 metric tons by May 2024 and hosting international tasting events to boost sales. Learn more about their global strategy.2024/07/08 15:44 -
NEVs drive China’s automotive industry to new global heights
Explore how China’s automotive industry, with a focus on New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), is becoming a central economic force, surpassing traditional sectors and setting global sales records, significantly impacting both local and international markets.2024/06/14 18:23 -
Taiwanese airlines add more flights to Kyushu region
Explore the economic ripple effects of TSMC’s new fab in Kumamoto, Japan, on local markets and Taiwan’s airline industry, with increased flights and market potential for business and tourism.2024/02/20 16:39 -
McDonald’s to open 10,000 new outlets by 2027
McDonald’s plans to open 10,000 new restaurants by the end of 2027, aiming to attract 100 million additional members. This expansion includes 900 new outlets in the U.S., 1,900 in International Operated Markets (IOM), and around 7,000 in International Developmental Licensed (IDL) markets. The company expects its membership to increase from 150 million to 250 million, driven by the success of its "MyMcDonald’s Rewards" program, which generated over US$20 billion in sales last year. Currently, McDonald’s operates 41,198 restaurants worldwide, according to its latest quarterly financial report.2023/12/07 14:07 -
Taiwan eyes lead in global ICT, semiconductor markets
Taiwan aims to leverage its information and communication technology (ICT) and semiconductor industries to gain a competitive advantage in international markets. The Ministry of Economic Affairs Minister, Wang Mei-hua, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS) and the 5G Alliance for Connected Industries and Automation (5G-ACIA), signaling a new era of cooperation. With the global smart manufacturing market projected to reach US$140 billion by 2030, Wang believes Taiwan is well-positioned to integrate 5G into smart factories due to its existing experience and infrastructure. Taiwan aims to align its 5G application standards with global benchmarks and contribute its knowledge to international organizations. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is supporting the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in developing new technologies and collaborating with Taiwanese companies to establish a voice within the global 5G community through 5G-ACIA. This strategic partnership is expected to position Taiwan as a leader in next-generation industrial technology and solidify its role in the information and communication technology sector on the global stage.2023/12/06 20:44