Taiwan Today – In the News

• Academic to showcase grouper ‘drawer breeding’
  National Kaohsiung Marine University’s Advanced Aqua-Bio System Lab is set to display its recently developed “drawer breeding” technology for producing groupers March 13 as part of Kaohsiung County’s “marine season” activities. The technology, developed in line with the university’s campaign to protect marine farms, involves shifting outdoor grouper breeding […]
• Tamkang bone research featured internationally
  Bone genetic research by Chen Yau-hung of Tamkang University’s Department of Chemistry biochemistry program was featured on the cover of the prestigious international journal “Bone.” Chen’s paper argues that zebrafish NF-YB gene is an important influence on bone development. "Bone" is the journal of the International Bone and Mineral Society. Reade […]
• Taiwan to pay interest on Haitian debt
  The central government is considering a plan to help pay Haiti’s interest on debts owed to Taiwan creditors, to aid in the earthquake-devastated nation’s recovery. In response to an international appeal, it has been initially confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will draw up a budget to pay interest on the debt over the next three to five years, wh […]
• Government to use idle funds for infrastructure projects
  The government will map out incentive programs to encourage private investments in key infrastructure projects, according to the Council for Economic Planning and Development March 10. The Legislative Finance Committee passed a resolution March 10 that calls for cross-agency collaboration among the CEPD, the Financial Supervisory Commission and the Ministry […]
• Justice minister under fire for death penalty stance
  Justice Minister Wang Chin-feng has come under fire from a broad cross-section of Taiwan society, including government officials and legal professionals, for her call to halt the executions of death row prisoners. Control Yuan member Gau Feng-shian, a former Taiwan High Court judge, said the minister’s comments should be seen strictly as personal opinions. “ […]
• US first lady lauds Taiwan designer
  U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama praised Taiwan-born designer Jason Wu at a ceremony marking the donation of her inaugural gown to the Smithonian’s National Museum of American History March 9. “Jason’s dress, as you can see, is a masterpiece. It’s simple, it’s elegant, and it comes from this brilliant young mind, someone who is living the American dream,” Obam […]
• Taiwan 'go' player defends Meijin title
  Taiwan "go" prodigy Hsieh Yi-min defeated her Japanese opponent Chiaki Mukai in the final round March 10 to win the 22nd Women’s Meijin Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. The 2-0 win in the best of three showdown marked the 20-year-old Hsieh’s second successful defense of her Meijin title. It also firmly established her dominance of the sport in Japan. Hs […]
• Government mulls measures to curb property prices
  The Central Bank of the Republic of China and the Council for Economic Planning and Development are studying the feasibility of credit limits and/or higher taxes to curtail real estate price hikes. Perng Fai-nan, governor of the CBC, said March 10 an increase in the reserve requirement ratio against bank deposits and selective credit controls could be among […]
• Taiwanese baker wins grand prize in France
  Taiwanese baker Wu Pao-chun won the title of Master Baker in the bread category at the Bakery World Cup held in Paris, France, March 6 to 10. Twenty-four contestants from 17 nations participated in the competition, which was by invitation only. Wu was invited to participate after having been part of a silver-medal team at both the Coupe Louis Lesaffre in 200 […]
• Taiwan Railway receives warning for noise pollution
  The Yunlin County government has issued an administrative warning to the Taiwan Railway Administration, citing noise pollution caused by TRA’s trains. Chen Shih-ching, director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of Yunlin County, said afterwards: “Earlier on, the results of three sound tests conducted during September and October of last year were forwar […]

Culture

• Initial examination shows HK investor has no Chinese capital
• US dollar flat
• U.S. dollar flat on Taipei FOREX
• Initial examination shows H.K.investor has no Chinese capital
• Pickup in global economy will help Taiwan meet growth target: premier

Politics

• Initial examination shows HK investor has no Chinese capital
• US dollar flat
• U.S. dollar flat on Taipei FOREX
• Initial examination shows H.K.investor has no Chinese capital

Science & Technology

• Initial examination shows HK investor has no Chinese capital
• US dollar flat
• U.S. dollar flat on Taipei FOREX
• Initial examination shows H.K.investor has no Chinese capital
• Pickup in global economy will help Taiwan meet growth target: premier
• EasyCards to be accepted for small purchases
• Government moves to curb executives pay
• NT dollar pares gain as intervention seen

Society

• Initial examination shows HK investor has no Chinese capital
• US dollar flat
• U.S. dollar flat on Taipei FOREX
• Initial examination shows H.K.investor has no Chinese capital
• Pickup in global economy will help Taiwan meet growth target: premier
• EasyCards to be accepted for small purchases