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Taipei, Feb. 2 (CNA) President Ma Ying-jeou made three wishes Wednesday for the country in the new Year of the Rabbit, one of which was for the economy to take off. In his Lunar New Year’s eve address, the president …
Thanks to Chinese tourists, Taipei 101 — the world’s second tallest building — has turned a profit for the first time in 2010, two years ahead of its operator’s forecast. With a profit of NT$123 million (US$4.1 million) during the …
Taipei, Jan. 28 (CNA) The famous Broadway musical “Cats” might have a solid fan base around the world, but now a Taiwanese children’s group is proving that a self-made musical “Dogs, ” featuring a 20-strong cast, can also be a …
On 24th December 2010, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) hosted the Taiwan Tourism Development Conference, which was attended by 300 representatives from industry, government and academia. Revolving around the Conference theme of “New Products, …
To promote sustainable development of Taiwan’s MICE industry, the Executive Yuan, R.O.C approved in 2010 an “Action Plan for Taiwan’s MICE Industry,” confirming its unwavering stance to build premium-quality international convention and exhibition venues continuously, including the Huashan 1914 Creative …
Taiwan is one of the most famous of the Asian economic miracles and millions of products sold all over the world are labelled “Made in Taiwan.” While all this is well known, many do not realize that Taiwan also has much to offer …
Hong Kong, Jan. 26 (CNA) An exiled Chinese dissident said Wednesday that the “one country, two systems’ formula that China has applied to Hong Kong is nothing but a total lie. Wang Dan, one of the student leaders of the …
Taiwan’s government is about to boost its MICE promotion efforts. After the launch of the “MEET TAIWAN” campaign by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) in 2009 to promote Taiwan’s MICE industry, the Executive Yuan on 19th November 2010 approved …
The butterfly (Phalaenopsis) orchids produced by Taiwan Orchid Professionals Co. Ltd. have received carbon reduction certification from the Environmental Protection Administration, making them the first living plant product worldwide to receive this designation. The certification attests that the flowers are …
Leading chefs from Taiwan will converge on Brussels next month on the Belgian leg of a European ‘gourmet tour.’ The six are all members of the prestigious Taiwan Formosa Chefs Association which earlier this year scooped 11 gold medals in …
