Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Taipei has been named the 61st most expensive city in the world for expatriates this year, up from 62nd last year, according to this year’s Cost of Living Survey released on Thursday by Mercer, a leading firm of financial analysts. … Continue reading Taipei ranked world’s 61st most expensive city
Taiwan eyes bigger slice of global cruise ship market
Taipei – Taiwan can expect to enjoy a greater share of the international cruise ship market on the strength of its convenient location in East Asia and world-class tourist attractions, according to Taiwan International Ports Corp. Ltd. . “It is … Continue reading Taiwan eyes bigger slice of global cruise ship market
Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Berlin/Taipei – The ROC Ministry of Culture concluded a memorandum of understanding with Berlin Literary House in Germany, taking related exchanges between countries to new heights. Under the agreement, inked by Wang Keng-ling, head of the MOC Department of Cultural … Continue reading Taiwan: Cultural Ministry boost ties with Berlin Literary House
Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”
Beijing – China’s top political advisor has told the sixth Straits Forum that the mainland will show more respect and understanding for Taiwan people’s way of thinking. “We understand the mentality Taiwan compatriots have developed under special historical conditions; we respect … Continue reading Beijing: “More respect and understanding for Taiwan”
Taiwan 2014 semiconductor sales to grow 12 percent
Taipei – Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is forecast to grow 12 percent in 2014, well ahead of world expansion, according to a May 29 report by Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute. The global semiconductor industry will grow 5.3 percent year on … Continue reading Taiwan 2014 semiconductor sales to grow 12 percent
Taiwan Boosts MICE Environment
Taipeh – Taiwan endeavours to boost its MICE industry, and is highly expecting for more infrastructure investment to strengthen the incentive and meeting environment and facilities. This month, a brand-new exhibition centre in southern Taiwan, the Kaohsiung Exhibition and Convention Center, … Continue reading Taiwan Boosts MICE Environment
Xi Jinping to meet KMT honorary chairman
Beijing- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will meet with visiting Kuomintang Honorary Chairman Lien Chan in Beijing this week, a spokeswoman announced on Monday. Fan Liqing of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office … Continue reading Xi Jinping to meet KMT honorary chairman
Kuomintang honorary chairman Lien Chan to visit Beijing
Beijing/Taipeh – Kuomintang Honorary Chairman, Lien Chan, is expected to lead a delegation from Taiwan to visit the Chinese mainland next week. Lien, is also the Chairman of a foundation on cross-Strait peaceful development. The spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs … Continue reading Kuomintang honorary chairman Lien Chan to visit Beijing
Mainland individual tourists to Taiwan hits new high
Beijing/Taipei – Over 62,000 individual tourists (without contracts to travel agencies) from the Chinese mainland traveled to Taiwan in December, registering a new high, the local tourism bureau announced on Saturday. A total of 2.85 million mainland tourists visited Taiwan … Continue reading Mainland individual tourists to Taiwan hits new high