Taiwan court upholds 7-year jail term on former Taiwan leader’s son-in-law TAIPEI, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — Former Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian’s son-in-law’s jail term remained unchanged at seven years over allegedly being involved in insider trading, local media said, quoting a c... Read more.
Former Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian formally detained BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — Former Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian was formally detained Wednesday for allegedly being involved in overseas money laundering and corruption. Taipei District Court made the decision after a hearing which took pla... Read more.
U.S. happy cross-strait ties warming: American Institute in Taiwan AIT director voices continuing U.S. support for island’s security Central News Agency, Taiwan News 2008-11-13 01:14 AM American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Stephen Young said in a press conference yesterday that the Unit... Read more.
AIT calls for transparency in former president’s criminal case Central News Agency 2008-11-12 05:31 PM Former President Chen Shui-bian’s corruption and money laundering case should be dealt with in a transparent manner, as it will build confidence in Taiwan’s young democracy, Ameri... Read more.
U.S. dollar down in early Taipei trading Central News Agency 2008-11-10 10:53 AM The U.S. dollar was lower against the New Taiwan dollar in early trading in Taipei Monday. The greenback was trading at NT$32.733 at 9:45 a.m. on the Taipei Foreign Exchange, down NT$0.091 from Friday. Taiwan News 2008-... Read more.
320 overseas Taiwanese to join conference in Taipei By Joseph Yeh Taiwan News, Staff Reporter 2008-11-10 12:43 AM A total number of 320 overseas Taiwanese representatives will join the 2008 Global Overseas Compatriot Affairs Conference officially kicking off in Taipei today, the Overseas Compatriot ... Read more.
SEF chairman says ARATS chief’s visit to Taiwan significant 2008-10-29 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English BEIJING - Chairman of the Taiwan-based Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) Chiang Pin-kung said the mainland delegation’s visit to the island would be of historic significance. The Chinese ... Read more.
INVESTMENT BoI plans new incentives VICHAYA PITSUWAN The Board of Investment is preparing a new incentive package and revamping its organisation to stimulate more investments as it foresees a tough year ahead, said secretary-general Atchaka Sribunruang Brimble. “The BoI’s privileges are ... Read more.
Taiwan Supreme Court defers execution of Filipina The death sentence won’t be served to Nemencia Armia, also known as “Cecille” Armia Alcaraz, at least for now. The Taiwan High Court in Kaohsiung did not reaffirm the earlier verdict of the Kaohsiung District Court that earlier sentenced Armia ... Read more.
Fubon FHC to Acquire Jih Sun Holdings by End of Oct. 2008/10/22 Taipei, Oct. 22, 2008 (CENS)-After acquiring ING Life Insurance Co. of America, Taiwan Branch, Fubon Financial Holding Co. will complete its acquisition of Jih Sun Holdings Co. by the end of October. Fubon’s acquisition of Jih Sun... Read more.
