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Life & Style

Fast & Furious star Cena apologises for calling Taiwan a country

"I did many, many interviews for Fast & Furious 9, and I made a mistake during one interview," Cena said.

Published 25 May, 2021 09:47pm

Markets

Indonesia stocks rise ahead of c.bank meet, Asian currencies up

The country's industrial production for April marked the 15th consecutive month of year-on-year growth, even as it battles a sharp rise in coronavirus infections.

Published 25 May, 2021 01:13pm

World

Taiwan reports further rise in COVID-19 cases

It continues to readjust its infection numbers following delays in reporting positive tests.

Published 25 May, 2021 12:25pm

Markets

Taiwan shares surge nearly 5%, easing dollar supports Asian FX

However, stocks markets in the developing economies of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines were broadly lower as worries over the virus and its impact on their economies remain.

Published 18 May, 2021 11:49am

Markets

South Africa's rand weaker as rising Asian coronavirus cases dent risk demand

In a poll by Reuters last week, all 25 of economists surveyed see the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of South Africa's Reserve Bank (SARB) keeping its repo rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting at a record low 3.5% next week.

Published 17 May, 2021 03:36pm

Markets

South Korean stocks end lower as virus spikes across Asia spur caution

The won has lost 4.3% against the dollar this year.

Published 17 May, 2021 03:25pm

Markets

Taiwan bought 89,425 tonnes wheat of US-origin last week

The wheat was bought in two consignments comprising various wheat types for shipment from the US Pacific Northwest coast in July and August.

Published 17 May, 2021 12:46pm

Business & Finance

TSMC's Q1 profit rises 19% on strong chip demand

The Taiwanese company had already flagged a plan to spend $25 billion to $28 billion this year to develop and produce advanced chips.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:10pm

World

Biden sends unofficial US delegation to Taiwan

Biden has made clear he wishes to cooperate with China on common causes such as climate change.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 10:54am

Print

Egypt ‘seizes’ megaship over nearly $1bn Suez claim

CAIRO: A megaship which blocked Egypt's Suez Canal and crippled world trade for nearly a week has been 'seized' on...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:21am

World

US warns China over moves on Philippines, Taiwan

He was using language from the Taiwan Relations Act, under which the United States is obliged to provide the island with the means to defend itself against Beijing.

Updated 08 Apr, 2021 05:03pm

World

Taiwan says India helped Paraguay get vaccines after China pressure

India says it shipped 100,000 COVAXIN doses to Paraguay on March 26 as a gift from the Indian government.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:53pm

World

Taiwan mourns after deadliest train disaster in decades

HUALIEN: Grieving relatives of those who died in Taiwan's worst rail disaster in decades held prayers at the crash...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

At least 50 dead as Taiwan train derails in tunnel

HUALIEN, (Taiwan): At least 50 people were killed in Taiwan on Friday when a packed train collided with a vehicle on...

Published 03 Apr, 2021 03:41am

World

Taiwan train crash kills 36 in deadliest rail tragedy in decades

In 2018, 18 people died and 175 were injured when a train derailed in northeastern Taiwan. In 1981, 30 were killed in a collision in northern Taiwan.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 10:42am

World

BBC journalist leaves China amid Beijing's criticisms of network's coverage

“John’s work has exposed truth the Chinese authorities did not want the world to know,” BBC News said. “The BBC is proud of John’s award-winning reporting during his time in Beijing and he remains our China correspondent.”

Published 31 Mar, 2021 02:07pm

World

US sends ambassador to join Palau leader on Taiwan visit

Palau is one of only 15 nations that officially recognise Taiwan over China, which views the self-ruled democratic island as its own territory and has vowed to one day seize it.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

Opinion

Money no object as governments race to build chip arsenals

Governments around the world are subsidizing the construction of semiconductor factories as a chip shortage hobbles...

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am

World

Taiwan says has begun mass production of long-range missile

Taiwan's armed forces have traditionally concentrated on defending the island from a Chinese attack.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:59am

Technology

US says promoting chip cooperation with Taiwan is a priority

Foreign governments and companies have also beseeched Taiwan to help resolve a shortage of auto chips which have idled factories around the world.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:45am

World

Hong Kong 'speedboat fugitive' charged with security crime

Li was first arrested in the same operation that targeted Lai last year but he then made his failed attempt to flee.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 11:25am

World

Taiwan pilot killed, another missing after fighter jets collide

One of the pilots was found unconscious in the sea but could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at hospital.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 06:12pm

World

China embassy sparks France spat with 'thug' rant

On Friday, the embassy called China expert Bondaz a "little thug", prompting a flurry of criticism from other researchers and MPs.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 05:43pm

World

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Maharashtra, India's most industrialised state and home to its financial capital Mumbai, has been accounting for more than 60% of the country's total cases after a full-scale reopening of its economy unleashed a second wave of infections late last month.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 11:47am

World

Taiwan starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca

The self-ruled democratic island has signed contracts to purchase 10 million AstraZeneca doses, as well as around 5 million doses each from Moderna and the international Covax scheme.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 10:47am

World

French senator plans to visit Taiwan despite China protests

China has reacted with fury to plans for a visit by Alain Richard, a former defence minister and member of France's ruling party.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 04:28pm

Markets

Taiwan's MFIG buys about 65,000 tonnes corn from Argentina

One offer was made for South African corn at 268.82 US cents a bushel c&f over the Chicago September.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:59pm

Markets

Taiwan central bank seen holding fire again with economy strong

The central bank will also give its own revised forecast for economic growth this year on Thursday, having predicted a 3.68% expansion at its last quarterly meeting in December, with exports expanding strongly.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 02:25pm

Business & Finance

Feb exports seen up for eighth straight month

The consumer price index (CPI) was tipped to rise 0.8% from a year earlier, compared with a slight decrease of 0.16% in January.

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 05:10pm

Business & Finance

China military budget to grow 6.8% in 2021

Over the past year, China has launched three new amphibious assault ships, and is currently building a third aircraft carrier.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 10:06am