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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Ten in fray for AIG Taiwan unit

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:35:00 GMT

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Taiwan's risky drip line

By Ralph Jennings and Lee Chyen Yee - Analysis TAIPEI (Reuters) - Recession-hit Taiwan has begun to depend so heavily on economic powerhouse China that the island's leadership risks being seen as beholden to Beijing and will have to tread carefully so as
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Factbox: China-Taiwan trade developments

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Recession-hit Taiwan has begun to depend so heavily on its political rival China, a world economic powerhouse, that the island leadership is seen as beholden to Beijing. Following are highlights of the agreements and major developments
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Taiwanese galvanized steel prices for July up by 30pct

It is reported that Taiwanese hot dip galvanized steel suppliers have hiked their price for July 2009 due to shortage of carbon steel materials. As per report, the GI price has increased by about 30% as compared with the price in early April. The current
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 15:21:00 GMT

Taipei mayor formally launches Neihu Line service

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) The Taipei Metro's new Neihu Line began commercial operations Saturday after Mayor Hau Lung-bin opened the first train's electronic doors to the public. Riding the first train, which set off at 9 a.m. from the Nangang Exhibition
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 15:13:00 GMT

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) A Chinese delegation that will survey Taiwan's fruit....Fullstory

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) A Chinese delegation that will survey Taiwan's fruit market in preparation for an October visit by an official procurement group from China is slated to arrive Sunday. Officials with the semi-official Taiwan External Trade
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 15:13:00 GMT

Suicide is No. 2 cause of death for young Taiwanese

(Taipei Times) Suicide remained the second-leading cause of death among young Taiwanese men and women aged 15 to 24 last year, with 60 percent of the cases related to relationship problems, a government official reported earlier this week. Lee Ming-pin
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Taipei's Culture Express booklet gets a new look

(Taiwan News) Travelers who make trips to Taipei are recommended to get a copy of Culture Express upon arrival, as the booklet offers a detailed guide to arts and fun in the Taiwan capital.'I hope the updated version of Culture Express could help create
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Japan's plan for troops on Yonaguni Island not aimed at Taiwan: MOFA

(Taiwan News) The plan of Japan's Defense ministry to encamp troops on a controversial island was not targeted at Taiwan, said an official from Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday. The ministry's affiliated Association for East Asian
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Taipei mayor formally launches Neihu Line service

07/04/2009 (CNA) Taipei, July 4 (CNA) The Taipei Metro's new Neihu Line began commercial operations Saturday after Mayor Hau Lung-bin opened the first train's electronic doors to the public. Riding the first train, which set off at 9 a.m. from the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Students to canoe around Taiwan in pursuit of a dream

(CNA) Taipei, July 4 (CNA) A group of students set off Saturday from Taiwan's northeastern coast on a round-the-island canoeing journey, hoping to use the challenging voyage to convey their love for their homeland and the sea surrounding the island and
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Zoo seeks help choosing name for Formosan cub

(Taipei Times) The public has until July 14 to take part in an online poll to select a name for a six-month-old male Formosan black bear cub from among 10 entries chosen by the Taipei Zoo. The city zoo launched a campaign on June 12 to solicit entries
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Formosa Plastics tycoon buried 8 months after death

(Taiwan News) Formosa Plastics founder Y.C. Wang was interred at a memorial park in Linkou, Taipei County on Thursday, eight months after his death. The area was especially chosen and designed with its proximity to major group properties in mind. A
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:44:00 GMT

City government vows to make Kaohsiung clean, eco-friendly

(Taiwan News) The city of Kaohsiung is undergoing an overhaul, including an environmental cleanup and a renewal of facilities, in anticipation of the approaching 2009 World Games, city officials said Thursday. With just 14 days until the opening
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Taichung AmCham to hold America Day Celebration

(Taiwan News) The Taichung American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) said Friday that its 15th America Day Celebration will be held at a different venue this year and will feature non-stop live music by local bands along with a variety of fun activities.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:44:00 GMT

87.5% of cold noodles in Taiwan fail to pass safety tests: foundation

(Taiwan News) Up to 87.5 percent of cold noodle products recently tested by the Consumers Foundation were found to contain excessive levels of viable bacteria, foundation Secretary-General Wu Jia-cheng (???? ) said on Thursday. Wu made the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:44:00 GMT

2010 Taipei book fair to feature French theme

(CNA) Taipei, July 3 (CNA) The 2010 Taipei International Book Exhibition, one of the highest-profile book fairs in Asia, will focus on French literature and publishing as its main theme, the organizer announced Friday. 'Next year's major events,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Taichung high school graduates join Pittsburgh Pirates

(CNA) Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Two new high school graduates from central Taichung City formally joined the U.S. major league baseball team the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday after signing contracts with a scout from the club. Hung Sheng-chin, a pitcher and
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:43:00 GMT

Taiwan children start mainland panda tour

A group of 19 underprivileged Taiwan children flew to Chengdu of the Chinese mainland's Sichuan Province Saturday at the start of a tour to study pandas. Zhang Yun, general manager of the Taiwan Office of the mainland-based Air China, which sponsored the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:35:00 GMT

Taiwan children start mainland panda tour

TAIPEI: A group of 19 underprivileged Taiwan children flew to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, on Saturday in a tour to visit pandas. Zhang Yun, general manager of the Taiwan Office of mainland-based Air China, which sponsored the tour, said the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Taiwanese Blank Media Makers to Double Blu-Ray Disc Output ' Report.

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:24:00 GMT

Disgrace wins at Taiwan film fest

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:23:00 GMT

Official to visit China to seek investment for Taiwan

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:11:00 GMT

No plans to meet China's Hu, says Ma

(Taiwan News) President Ma Ying-jeou stated Thursday that he has no plans to meet People's Republic of China President Hu Jintao after assuming the chairmanship of the ruling Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) later this year. Ma, who is the only
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:07:00 GMT

Taiwan voices concern over North Korea's missile launches

(CNA) Taipei, July 4 (CNA) Taiwan's government expressed concern and condemned any action that undermined regional peace Saturday after North Korea launched two Scud missiles off its eastern coast earlier in the day. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:06:00 GMT

Local company vies to become Taiwan's sole flu vaccine supplier

(CNA) > Taipei, July 3 (CNA) Local biopharmaceutical firm Adimmune Corp. made public Friday its intention to become the only supplier in Taiwan of a human vaccine against A (H1N1) , a new influenza strain that broke out in Mexico in April. Adimmune
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:54:00 GMT

China Southern first Chinese company to apply to invest in Taiwan

(CNA) Taipei, July 3 (CNA) Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines submitted on Friday an application with Taiwan's government to open a branch here, becoming the first Chinese company to apply to invest in the country, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:54:00 GMT

Local company vies to become Taiwan's sole flu vaccine supplier

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:34:00 GMT

China Southern first Chinese company to apply to invest in Taiwan

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:34:00 GMT