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HTC takes different approach than rival Apple iPhone Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:07PMBEIJING - East Asia is the worlds electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous. Now HTC Corp., a Taiwanese maker of smart phones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes w...
Sharapova storms through at US Open Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:50PMMaria Sharapova has kept alive her hopes of a second US Open crown, four years after her first, with an impressive 6-1, 6-2 win over Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic.
Tennis: Wozniacki through to third round with 6-0 6-0 win Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:46PMNice and easy works fine for top seed Caroline Wozniacki, who said today she is happy with her smooth ride through the first two rounds at the US Open where a potential match-up with Maria Sharapova looms
Wozniacki strolls through Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:36PMCaroline Wozniacki strolled into the third round of the US Open with a comprehensive 6-0 6-0 victory over Chang Kai-Chen on Thursday.
Nice and easy does it for top seed Wozniacki Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:11PMNice and easy works fine for top seed Caroline Wozniacki, who said Thursday she is happy with her smooth ride through the first two rounds at the U.S. Open where a potential match-up with Maria Sharapova looms.
Wozniacki in commanding US Open win Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:15PMTop seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark beat the heat by breezing by Chang Kai-chen of Taiwan in a 6-0 6-0 whitewash today to reach the third round of the US Open on another hot, sunny day in Flushing Meadows.
Wozniacki focused on the prize Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:04PMTennis:Top seed Caroline Wozniacki wasted no time, on another hot and sunny day at the US Open, in beating the heat with a 6-0 6-0 whitewash of unseeded Chang Kai-chen of Taiwan to reach the third round.
China's Expanding Naval Power Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:50AMRobert Kaplan discusses the topic of his article in the May/June 2010 isse of Foreign Affairs, the geography of China and the rise of its navy.
Asian-American Women Who Accept Abortion as a Way Out Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:21AMKuping Pan had two abortions. One day five years ago, Kuping Pan’s 28-year-old daughter, Christine, came home wearing a quizzical expression. Christine had just visited a Vietnamese fortune teller who looked deep into her face and proclaimed: Your mother has...
AIG Taiwan Unit Buyer Seeks Favorable Ending Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:20AMThe buyers of American International Group Inc's Taiwan unit will be constructive as they seek to pursue the $2.2 billion bid even after Taiwan's regulators rejected it, a top executive said on Thursday.
AIG Taiwan Unit Buyer Seeks Favorable, Constructive Ending Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:04AMThe buyers of American International Group Inc's Taiwan unit will be constructive as they seek to pursue the $2.2 billion bid even after Taiwan's regulators rejected it, a top executive said on ...
China Strategic May Appeal AIG Taiwan Refusal on Nan Shan Buy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:53AMChina Strategic Holdings Ltd. will consider appealing a decision by Taiwan regulators to reject its $2.15 billion bid for American International Group Inc.’s local unit, Chief Executive Officer Raymond Or said.
AIG Taiwan bidder says unclear why offer rejected Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:26AMAIG Taiwan bidder says unclear why offer rejected
Taiwan Gets A Break Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:54AMSeptember 1, 2010: After eight months of stalling (in the hopes of improving relations with China), the U.S. has finally agreed to provide upgraded radar for Taiwan's 130 IDF (Indigenous Defense Fighter) jets. This will make these 1990s era IDFs more of a match for China's Su-27s and Su-30s.
Dictator’s double charms Chinese tourists in Taiwan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:09AMTAIPEI, Aug 31 — A double of Taiwan’s one-time military strongman and ruler Chiang Kai-shek is drawing enthusiastic tourists from China, the very land that he swore to conquer while ruling the island single-handedly for decades. Lee Teng-ko, a former bodyguard for the late leader’s son, stuns Chinese visitors whenever he greets them at a former ...
Ride the World No. 1 Taiwanese Bicycles on the World Car Free Day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:20AMTAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TAITRA sets up a special sample product sourcing center--“Taiwan- Biking Ahead of the Future” for international buyers to check Taiwan products. To support “World Car Free Day”, please check on line.
Ride the World No. 1 Taiwanese Bicycles on the World Car Free Day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:11AMTAIPEI, Taiwan----“World Car Free Day” is held annually on September 22 and originated from Europe. To prevent air pollution and noise problems from worsening, avoid the deterioration of living quality and human health, and conserve energy, the call for the World Car Free Day encourages people to walk, ride bicycles and take less-pollution-producing mass transportation.
By Peter J Brown Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:38AMThe Nansei Islands or Nansei-shoto, meaning "southwest group" - also known as the Ryukyu Islands - consist of the islands extending from the Japanese island of Kyushu to Taiwan, a distance of over 650 miles (1,040 kilometers).
Japan, Taiwan and Russia have what it takes to overtake us Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:39PMTHE just concluded world championships showed clearly that China were way ahead of the rest.
Taiwan regulators to meet on stalled AIG unit deal Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:53AMTAIPEI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan's regulators will meet on Tuesday to discuss AIG's $2.2 billion sale of its Taiwan unit as a conclusion nears to a deal that has been stalled for 10 months.
Cats are decayed Taiwanese mining town's 2nd life Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:58AMA surfeit of cats is giving a second life to a decayed Taiwanese coal-mining town that last prospered in the 1970s. MIN - Coal - Technology - History - Environment
Is there a way to stimulate more interest in a lost Indians season? Hey, Hoynsie! Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:12AMThis week's mailbag meanders from the serious to the skeptical, but beat writer Paul Hoynes takes a crack at all of them.
Top seed Lee crashes out Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:13PMINDONESIA'S Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia knocked out Malaysia's top-seeded Lee Chong Wei 21-15, 11-21, 21-12 yesterday to reach the semi-finals at the badminton world championships.
With cash in hand, more acquisitions are certain Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:41PMU.S., Chinese and Taiwanese firms poised to lead, especially in buying IT companies
Taiwanese Lottery Winner Gives More Than $3 Million to Charity Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:55PMAn anonymous woman donated the money to 19 different organizations.
Little leaguers live, learn at Little League World Series Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:36AMLachlan Hunter reached back at the warning track and snagged the soaring ball in the tip of his glove as it neared the left-field wall.
Youths get expert advice on understanding issues of the day (Taiwan Church N Youths get ex) Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:54AMTaiwan Church News 3051 Edition August 16~22, 2010 Youths get expert advice on understanding issues of the day Reported by Chen Yi-hsuan Written by Lydia Ma Photo by Chen Yi-hsuan Tainan Presbytery’s Dong-Ning Church Youth Fellowship invited Chen Shih-meng to speak to youths about ECFA, politics, and the role of youths in contemporary society on August 14, 2010. Chen’s credentials include former ...
Little Mountain players smile through mercy-rule loss Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:27PMThe Canadian champs from B.C. suffered their first loss at the Little League World Series against Taiwan on Monday.
19. Perak police score big in Eramin bust Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:42PMIPOH: Perak police scored the biggest ever drug bust in the state's history when they seized RM15.2mil worth of Eramin 5 pills at a godown in Jalan Kuala Kangsar here.
[VIDEO] Mafia Wars triumph marked with a blast Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:49AMSocial network game developer Zyngae marked the success of its Mafia Wars: Las Vegas online game by blowing up a real-world armoured car in the desert near Sin City.
Fighting for `face' Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:25AMThe pull of television is truly amazing even when you're looking at a fuzzy screen.
Daily Dose: 08.20.10 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:43AMBay >>KCTV offers 24-hour news coverage for Chinese and Taiwanese speakers Sunnyvale, CA- Sunnyvale-based KCTV Channel 1.9 now offers 24- hour local news coverage to Chinese speakers throughout the Bay Area. KCTV is Northern California’s first 24-hour Chinese language television station. KCTV Channel 1.9 originally...
Foxconn to hire 400,000 employees in next 12 months Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:35PMFoxconn, which is an electronics manufacturer based in Taiwan and produces Apple's iPhone, iPod, and iPad, is planning to cut the amount of workers staying overtime and continue fulfilling its production demands.
Apple manager pleads not guilty in kickback case Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:46AMPaul Shin Devine pleads not guilty to 23 counts related to alleged kickbacks, while two manufacturers listed in the indictment are running their own probes.
Taiwan Comes Up Short On Frigates Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:23AMAugust 17, 2010: The Taiwanese Navy sought to buy eight used Perry class frigates from the United States, and equip them with an Aegis air defense system. But the U.S. would only provide two, for $20 million each, without Aegis.
After Brutal Murder, South Korea Rethinks Marriage Brokers Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:40PMAfter a the murder of a 20-year-old Vietnamese bride by a new husband with a track record of instability, South Korea is taking a closer look at its lucrative matchmaking industry
Ligers Born in Taiwan, Zookeeper Faces Charges (Video) Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:03PMIn Tainan county of Taiwan, a zookeeper has been accused of cross breeding two animals, a Bengal tigress and an African lion.
Dongfeng drives new energy strategy Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 8:24PMDongfeng Motor Corp, one of China's largest automakers, announced last week that it will invest 3 billion yuan over the next five years to develop energy-saving and new-energy vehicles.
Vedan capitulates, will compensate aqua-culturists in full Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:34PMVietNamNet Bridge – On the eve of being taken to court, and four days after some supermarkets removed Vedan seasonings from their shelves, the Taiwan-owned manufacturer has agreed to pay full compensation to the thousands of fish and shrimp farmers whose livelihoods were blighted by Vedan’s criminal discharge of pollutants into the Thi Vai river.
Investors urged to look southwards Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:03PMVietNamNet Bridge - As China looses its cost advantages due to recent labour unrest and rising wages, Vietnam has a big opportunity to become a low-cost alternative for manufacturing. But, it is also in fierce competition with other South East Asian nations.
Chas' stake sale only hope for ATV: Tsai Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:24AMTaiwanese snack tycoon Tsai Eng-meng said selling the Cha brothers' stake in ATV to the highest bidder is the only way out of the scramble for control of the station, warning that the ailing broadcaster may have to liquidate if it fails to repay a HK$50 million loan by the end of this month.
Taiwanese Export Growth Accelerates In July Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:58AMTaiwan's export growth accelerated in July with sharp increases in electronic and mineral product shipments, data released by the Ministry of Finance showed on Monday.
More trade talks in the works: Ma Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 8:42PMTAIPEI, Taiwan --President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday lauded the positive effects of signing a cross-strait economic agreement with China, adding Taiwan is now discussing trade pacts with Singapore as well as other countries.
Fundamentals have fallen by the wayside Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 5:57AMAfter what happened to the Tigers in the 2006 World Series, you'd think major-league teams would have learned a valuable lesson. Around the bases You might remember that Tigers pitchers committed four errors in the five-game loss to the Cardinals, including errors in each of the last two games that led directly to losses.
SC ruling gives hope for 3 Fil-Taiwanese to become citizens Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 3:36AMA recent ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) has given hope to three children of a Filipino mother and a Taiwanese father who almost lost their chance to become Filipino citizens when the Bureau of Immigration (BI) ordered their deportation for being undesirable and overstaying aliens some five years ago.
Taiwan Presses For Advanced US Warplanes Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 9:14AM(RTTNews) - Taiwan has pressed for the supply of advanced F-16 warplanes from the United States to defend itself.
With only a few new works a year, Ishinha is all about quality theater Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:15PMAmong all of Japan's many theater companies, the innovative Osaka- based Ishinha (Reformers), founded in 1970 by its current director Yukichi Matsumoto, has stood out consistently. While most companies eye their bottom line, pack their schedules with different productions and move to Tokyo to maximize the number of bums on seats, Matsumoto, now 63, only stages one or two new works a year. And ...
Taiwanese beep baseball team doing well a long way from home (video) Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:12AMAfter 30 hours of transportation, four airports and $3,000, the Taiwan Homerun are in Rochester and ready to play some ball.
Fast food won't work on car Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 3:21AMROCK HILL, South Carolina (AP) – A South Carolina woman found out fast food won’t make your car go fast. The Herald of Rock Hill reported Thursday a 30-year-old woman made a complaint to police after she took her car to a Rock Hill mechanic last week because it would suddenly stop running. Police said a mechanic found a cheeseburger and pickle inside the car’s gas tank. The woman told officers ...
Shuttler Arif gets a second chance in back-up squad Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 6:25PMPETALING JAYA: Singles shuttler Mohd Arif Abdul Latif is set to be given a second chance to make a mark in the national back-up squad.