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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:41:00 GMT

Tele Atlas Releases Speed Profiles in Taiwan

(Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Tele Atlas, a provider of digital maps and content for navigation and location based solutions, announced the availability of Tele Atlas Speed Profiles in Taiwan. Speed Profiles for Taiwan provides drivers with insight into
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:41:00 GMT

Taiwan breeders see big profits in rare shrimps

TAIPEI-Taiwanese breeders said Saturday they are hoping to make huge profits from a rare species of ornamental shrimp after a pair sold for US$8,500 at auction. The 'Black King Kong' shrimps are gaining popularity among aquarium fans after it was
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:19:00 GMT

Al Islami represents UAE halal market at food forum in Taiwan

Halal, the global mega trend continues making waves and grabbing attention of investors, suppliers, producers. Countries that will succeed in entering the international halal market will be those who pay attention to the details of quality, standards and
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:18:00 GMT

Acer expects to surpass HP in global laptop PC market

Taiwan-based Acer Inc will surpass Hewlett-Packard to become the largest player in the global laptop PC market in 2010, according to the firm's chairman Wang Jeng-tang, sources reported. Acer expects to see netbook shipments reach 40 million units in the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:53:00 GMT

Price of patience? Rare Taiwan shrimp sells for $830

Rare tiny black and white shrimp raised in Taiwan are selling for as much as USD 830 a piece to collectors in Japan, despite short life spans and problems breeding, officials at an exhibition said on Friday. The black King Kong shrimp, about 2,000 of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT

Boneless beef from older U.S. cattle okay for Taiwan

By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boneless beef from older U.S. cattle will be eligible for shipment to Taiwan, the sixth-largest U.S. beef customer, for the first time in six years, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Friday. The Food Safety
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:19:00 GMT

Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes

TAIPEI, Nov 7 (AFP) - Taiwan's constitutional court said Saturday it would scrap an 'unfair' law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free. 'The law violates the equality principle in the constitution and shall be invalidated
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Taiwan to scrap sex law

Taiwan's constitutional court says it would scrap an unfair law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free. Under the existing laws, prostitutes face detention of three days or a fine if they're caught providing sexual services.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:44:00 GMT

Microsoft To Set Up Cloud Research Centre In Taiwan

Microsoft Corp and Taiwan's economics ministry said they plan to set up a research centre on the island by next year TEXT SIZE : A | A | A TOOLS (Reuters) RELATED STORIES Microsoft Corp. and Taiwan's economics ministry said they plan to set up a research
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:38:00 GMT

Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes

AFP © Enlarge photo TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan's constitutional court said it would scrap an 'unfair' law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free. 'The law violates the equality principle in the constitution and shall be
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMT

Taiwan funds effort to bring witches back

Reporting from Taiwan - When Djupelang Qrudu was growing up in her tribal village, her grandmothers saw something special in her and recommended an alternative to attending high school: becoming a witch. Djupelang, a member of the Paiwan indigenous tribe
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:09:00 GMT

One-year countdown to Taipei Flora Expo starts

The Taipei City Government yesterday opened the first exhibition pavilion that will be used in the Taipei International Flora Expo on Zhongshan N Road as the city began the 365-day countdown to the event. The Butterfly Pavilion, one of 14 that have been
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:52:00 GMT

Taiwan: Li Peng signs loan

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:43:00 GMT

Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes

AFP - 2 hours 26 minutes ago TAIPEI (AFP) - – Taiwan's constitutional court said it would scrap an "unfair" law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free. "The law violates the equality principle in the constitution and shall
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:36:00 GMT

European ‘friend of Taiwan’ downplays China threat

A robust economy and mature democracy are Taiwan’s top two assurances against being “sold out� in the shadow of China’s growing financial prowess, but the country should also strive to forge closer economic ties with other regions, Charles
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:34:00 GMT

Taiwan releases first documentary featuring honey buzzard ecology

Taipei, Nov. 6 (CNA) Taiwan released a documentary featuring the Oriental Honey Buzzard -- one of a number of protected raptors in Taiwan -- at an international conference on honey buzzards that was opened Friday. The high-definition documentary
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:22:00 GMT

Taiwan dollar gains on stocks ahead of U.S. data

* Taiwan dollar at strongest closing price since Oct. 28 * Stock markaet gains as foreign funds buy Taiwan shares * Taiwan central bank buys U.S. dollars in final minutes (Updates to close) TAIPEI, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The Taiwan dollar <TWD=TP>
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:20:00 GMT

Gunmen kill Taiwanese trader in southern Philippines

Gunmen shot and killed a Taiwanese trader on Friday night in southern Philippines, according to a local media report Saturday morning. The victim, William Tsu, was attacked and killed by two unknown gunmen while about to park his vehicle near a shopping
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:20:00 GMT

Learning on a jet plane: Taiwanese find a vehicle for global success

MARK MACKINNON CHUNG-LI, TAIWAN M The other passengers burst into laughter at the unfamiliar sounds. 'I like chicken please,' they repeated in awkward unison, some skipping syllables so it sounded as if they were ordering cheese instead. A boy in a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:19:00 GMT

In Taiwan, an effort to bring back witches

Reporting from Taiwan - When Djupelang Qrudu was growing up in her tribal village, her grandmothers saw something special in her and recommended an alternative to attending high school: becoming a witch.Djupelang, a member of the Paiwan indigenous tribe
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:15:00 GMT

Taiwan Peking opera troupe to stage Eileen Chang's novel

Taiwan Peking opera 'A Tale of Golden Locks,' based on a novel of renowned writer Eileen Chang, will be staged at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Nov. 21. The opera, created by the island's Guoguang Opera Company,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:56:00 GMT

Taipei: Court to scrap 'unfair' prostitution law

TAIWAN'S constitutional court said it would scrap an 'unfair' law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free. The law violates the equality principle in the constitution and shall be invalidated within two years, the court said
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:56:00 GMT

Taiwan: Swine Flu Vaccination Program Begins

The Taiwanese government announced that by starting vaccinations against the H1N1 virus this week, it had begun the largest immunization program in Taiwans history. The first people to receive the vaccines were survivors of Typhoon Morakot, which wreaked
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:52:00 GMT

Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes (AFP)

TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan's constitutional court said it would scrap an "unfair" law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free."The law violates the equality principle in the constitution and shall be invalidated within two years,"
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:51:00 GMT

Cops arrest artist over depiction of Ma having sex

Artist Lin Guo-wu (林國武) has attracted media attention after he was arrested on Thursday for drawing a picture that depicted President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英�) having sexual intercourse with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The painter had
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:47:00 GMT

Taiwan court to scrap 'unfair' law on prostitutes

Taiwan's constitutional court said it would scrap an 'unfair' law that means prostitutes can be punished but allows clients to go free. 'The law violates the equality principle in the constitution and shall be invalidated within two years,' the court
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:43:00 GMT

Tele Atlas Releases Speed Profiles in Taiwan

Tele Atlas, a provider of digital maps and content for navigation and location based solutions, announced the availability of Tele Atlas Speed Profiles in Taiwan. Speed Profiles for Taiwan provides drivers with insight into traffic patterns across the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:17:00 GMT

Taiwan universities told to recruit foreigners to stay afloat

Taipei� - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Saturday urged Taiwan universities to recruit foreign students to boost the island's international competitiveness and keep themselves in business. Because of Taiwan's low birthrate, the island's university
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:06:00 GMT

Taiwan Peking opera troupe to stage Eileen Chang's novel in Beijing

Taiwan Peking opera "A Tale of Golden Locks," based on a novel of renowned writer Eileen Chang, will be staged at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Nov. 21. The opera, created by the island's Guoguang Opera Company,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT

Taiwan Peking opera troupe to stage Eileen Chang's novel in Beijing

Taiwan Peking opera "A Tale of Golden Locks," based on a novel of renowned writer Eileen Chang, will be staged at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Nov. 21. The opera, created by the island's Guoguang Opera Company,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT