Taiwan, R.O.C.

President Ma: ECFA to bring advantages to Asia

April 21st, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

President Ma Ying-jeou In an interview with Agence France-Presse on April 15, President Ma Ying-jeou indicated that Taiwan hopes to sign a historic economic cooperation framework agreement with mainland China in June. Speaking of the advantages this could bring to Asia,… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. [...]

Cross-strait interaction growing closer

April 21st, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck mainland China’s Qinghai Province on April 15, incurring heavy casualties and severe damage to buildings. ROC President Ma Ying-jeou and Premier Wu Den-yih immediately extended their condolences to disaster victims and… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. More [...]

Taiwan’s documentaries win international film festival’s top awards

April 21st, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

The 43rd Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film and Video Festival announced that all five documentaries submitted from Taiwan have won its highest platinum Remi award amid intense competition among more than 4,500 participating documentaries. “Tradition Meets Modernity,” produced by the ROC Government… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. [...]

Boao Forum affirms cross-strait economic agreement

April 15th, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

A Taiwan delegation led by Fredrick Chien, top advisor of the Cross-Straits Common Market Foundation, attended the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2010 held on April 9-11. The theme of this year’s event was “Green Recovery: Asia’s Realistic Choice… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. More [...]

Taiwan pledges support for Copenhagen resolutions

April 15th, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

Though not a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as a member of the global village, Taiwan is willing to shoulder the common responsibility of protecting the planet’s natural environment, to support the recent Copenhagen… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. More [...]

Taiwanese take top honors in baking, golf

March 25th, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

Wu Pao-chun was named Bakery Master in the bread category at the Bakery World Cup in Paris, France, on March 10. This native of Taiwan’s Pingtung demonstrated his creativity by crafting a rose-and-lychee bread. For his efforts, he was named… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. More [...]

Eastern Taiwan launches first bike hotel

March 22nd, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

Taitung’s popular Formosan Naruwan Hotel has introduced eastern Taiwan’s first bike hotel to cater to tourists wishing to explore the island on two wheels. This new hotel follows Taiwan’s increasing popularity as a great cycling destination. The Formosan Naruwan Hotel has… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. [...]

AirAsia increases flights to Taiwan

March 22nd, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

From 15 April 2010, AirAsia will add two flights to its Kuala Lumpur to Taipei schedule, increasing its frequency to nine flights per week. The low-cost carrier has seen an increasing demand from travellers seeking flights to and from Taipei.… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. More [...]

L’EasyCard prend du galon

March 22nd, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

CNA Comme la i-cash de 7/Eleven, l’EasyCard va désormais permettre de régler les petits achats. A partir du mois d’avril, grâce à l’EasyCard bientôt transformée en porte-monnaie électronique, les Taiwanais pourront faire leurs courses puis avaler un café latte avant d’acheter une… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts [...]

Taipei’s Elegant New Boutique Art Hotel – Hotel Éclat

March 22nd, 2010  |  by Taiwan Today News  |  published in Taiwan, R.O.C.

Discreetly located in a quiet part of Taipei’s most fashionable district, Da-An, is Hotel Éclat, an eclectic, elegant new boutique art hotel which is the first new luxury hotel to open in the city for many years. The French word “Éclat”… No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. [...]