* ASE cuts fourth-quarter sales forecast Dec 3, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... The revision could be a result of accelerating order loss from ASEs integrated design manufacturing customers as they usually reduce outsourcing during a downturn, said Kenneth Yang (J), a semiconductor analyst with Taipei-based Primasia Securities Co. ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Mind the gap Dec 3, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Parking is a black comedy and contemporary fable about one mans Kafkaesque journey through Taipei over the course of one night, and stars a company of fine actors including Chang Chen (i_), Jack Kao (), Leon Dai (), Chapman To (ZA) and Kwai Lun-mei () ... Taipei Times: You were an information technology engineering major at National Chiao Tung University (qj) and obtained a masters degree in filmmaking from the Art Institute of Chicago.... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Local shares fall on TSMC cut and Wall Street losses Dec 3, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... A man stares at stock monitors showing the sharp drop in securities at a brokerage in Taipei yesterday ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* When the going gets tough Dec 3, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... WHERE:Fubon Life Building (IH), B2, 108, Dunhua S Rd Sec 1, Taipei City (x_n@q108B2) ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Bank opening to PRC may lead to huge fund outflow Dec 3, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... 96 billion), a banker told a cross-strait banking seminar in Taipei yesterday ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [BUSINESS BRIEFS] Dec 3, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... 489 on the Taipei Forex Inc. The local currency earlier touched NT$33 ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan rules out Dalai Lama visit Dec 3, 2008
Speaking to foreign reporters in Taipei, Ma said that while Taiwan generally welcomed religious leaders' visits, the Dalai Lama's desire to come to the island could not now be accommodated. "I think at the current moment the timing isn't appropriate for that," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Beijing blocking Cape No. 7: GIO Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Although Chen Yunlin had a smile on his face during his visit to Taipei, his reaction to the movie showed his real face, Cheng said ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Community Compass: Pag-IBIG reaches out to overseas Filipino workers Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Philippine workers who dream of owning a decent and affordable house can realize their dream with the help of Pag-IBIG, the funds deputy CEO said in Taipei on Sunday ... A Housing Fair was held on Sunday at the Dominican School in Taipei, the first of its kind organized outside the Philippines by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and Pag-IBIG Fund. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Community Compass: INTERVIEW: ACC head Scott Robinson works to bridge cultures Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... The ACC is best defined as a source of information, he said in an interview with the Taipei Times, pointing to the wall-to-wall shelves lined with books, audio-visual materials and popular US periodicals such as The New Yorker and Time ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Community Compass: FEATURE: Subkarma brothers give back to the community Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... I had no idea where Taiwan was, did no research before we came over, Tony said in an interview with the Taipei Times ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Taiwan Chip-Maker TSMC Lowers Sales Forecast Dec 2, 2008
TAIPEI, Taiwan December 2, 2008 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest chip contractor, lowered its fourth quarter sales forecast by 8. (ABC News -- Wire)
* EDITORIAL:Wo Weihan: spy, father, victim Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... To its discredit, Taipei remained silent in the days leading to Wos execution ... After all, if Wo did work with Taiwanese intelligence, the least Taipei could have done for one of its assets was try to come to the mans rescue. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Police chief waves flag to pacify councilors Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chiayi County councilors yesterday blocked the newly appointed head of the county's police bureau outside the county hall, accusing him of mishandling clashes between police and protesters during the visit of Chinese envoy Chen Yunlin (L) to Taipei early last month ... Hsieh, who was the head of Taipei City Police's Zhongshan Precinct (s) during Chen's visit, attended a handover ceremony presided over by Deputy... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Cross-strait peace pact is unlikely: prediction center Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Despite the four accords signed between Chen and Chiang last month, the report said the odds that Taipei and Beijing would sign a pact to end hostilities or advance peace were as little as 1 percent ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Tu, a board member of Yuanta Securities, attempted suicide by taking sleeping pills and inhaling car exhaust fumes one day after she was released by the Taipei District Court on bail of NT$1 million (US$303,303) ... The Taipei City Government decided on Friday to maintain basic cable TV rates in the city at NT$530 per month, while reducing rates for low-income households from one-third of the regular rate to one-fourth, effective on Jan. 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Wong Chi-huey: Taiwan, Province of China is wrong Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Wong made the comments yesterday at a press conference held to congratulate former Academia Sinica president Lee Yuan-tsehs () election as the next ICSU president in response to a question on his thoughts on the ICSUs Web site stating his birth place as China Taipei ... First, the name under which Taiwan participates in the ICSU is The Academy of Science Located in Taipei, which has been in use for about two decades. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Eroding justice: Open letter No. 2 Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... In an open letter to the Taipei Times published on Nov. 25, you responded to our joint statement regarding the erosion of justice in Taiwan ... The ministry sent a formal request to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office asking the office to investigate and prosecute, and sent a formal request to the Taiwan Lawyers Association that asked the association to review the case and see whether Cheng should have his license revoked. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan Thinktank urges incentives during slump Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Taiwan Thinktank is an independent, nonprofit public policy research organization based in Taipei ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cop pulls gun over scooter helmet violation Dec 2, 2008
TAIPEI (Reuters) A motor scooter rider in central Taiwan was held at gunpoint during a traffic stop for not wearing a safety helmet, local media said on Thursday. After a police car whistled to the scooter to pull over, the officer in Taichung county pulled a gun on the 54-year-old rider surnamed Lin, who was wearing a hat but not a helmet, and ordered her not to move, Taiwan's Liberty Times said. (Yahoo News)
Asian stocks fall as manufacturing declines Dec 2, 2008
"The US manufacturing report made it clear it's going to take a while before we get out of this recession,'' Mamoru Shimode, chief equity strategist at Deutsche Bank AG, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped 3.3% to 79.92 as of 12:33 p.m. in Tokyo. About nine stocks fell for each that rose. The gauge has lost 49% this year, the steepest decline on record. Shares now trade at an average of 1.06 times book value, compared with as high as 2.6 times last... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
TSMC cuts Q4 sales and margin forecasts Dec 2, 2008
TAIPEI Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC), the world's top chip foundry, cut its fourth-quarter sales and profit margin forecasts on Monday (Dec ... The revision came after the Taipei stock market closed on Monday. (EETimes)
Earthquake Strikes Taiwan Dec 2, 2008
(TAIPEI, Taiwan) A powerful earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Tuesday, authorities said ... As the quake struck, buildings shook in the capital of Taipei, about 130 miles (200 kilometers) to the northwest. (Time.com)
* [ART JOURNAL] A chip off the old block Dec 2, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Approaching the narrow hall on the second floor that houses the exhibit, the smell of camphor () X Huangs preferred medium X serves as a palliative to the funk of Taipeis streets ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Taipei shares close up 1.30 % Dec 1, 2008
Taipei shares close up 1 ... Taipei shares close up 1 ... TAIPEI: Taiwan share prices closed up 1. (India Times)
* FEATURE: Small bookstores weather economic storm Dec 1, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Tucked away in a quiet corner near National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, the second-hand bookstore has an old world ambience created mostly by its retro furnishings ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Siew urges caring for the sick on World AIDS Day Dec 1, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders gather on the eve of World AIDS Day in front of the National Democracy Memorial Hall in Taipei yesterday ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Wild Strawberries plan rally without police permit Dec 1, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Members of the Wild Strawberry Student Movement yesterday continue their protest with an art installation at National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall in Taipei ... PHOTO: GEORGE TSORNG, TAIPEI TIMES. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* NEWSMAKER: High hopes as Chen becomes top regulator Dec 1, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... As a law student, Chen began his three-decade career in government at the International Bank of Taipei (x_) and Farmers Bank of China (A) in 1975 ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Despite downturn, Asia remains good investment spot Dec 1, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Asian businesses on average have a debt ratio of only 20 percent, much lower than their counterparts in the US and Europe, Aberdeen Asset managing director Hugh Young said at a press conference on Thursday, while announcing the opening of the companys first office in Taipei ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [THE WEEKENDER] Flagship performance lost at sea Dec 1, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... He was in concert with three Taipei residents, Chris Stiles (piano), Martijin Vanbuel (bass) and Ed Schaefer (drums) ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Report: China blocks Japan-flavored Taiwan film Dec 1, 2008
In this June 29, 2008 file photo, Singers, from right, Japan's Kosuke Atari, Taiwan's Liang Wen-yin and Taiwan's Fan Van, pose for photographers during a press event for announcing Taiwanese movie 'Cape No. 7' in Taipei, Taiwan. China has reversed its decision to import the hit Taiwanese film that highlights Japan's 50-year colonial rule over the island because it may be offensive to nationalist sentiment on the Chinese mainland, news reports said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
More Top Stories Asia Pacific Headlines Dec 1, 2008
TAIPEI (AFP) - A key witness who testified against former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian's wife in a high-profile graft scandal attempted suicide just hours later, officials said Monday. Tu Li-ping was found to have taken a massive amount of sleeping pills and attempted to kill herself by inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from her car exhaust outside Taipei late Friday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Dalai Lama says he hopes to visit Taiwan next year Nov 30, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... DPA AND AFP, TAIPEI AND BEIJING Sunday, Nov 30, 2008, Page 1 ... The Dalai Lama refused to predict the outcome of the Taipei- Beijing talks, but said that given the current situation in China, it was very hard to achieve concrete results. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* FEATURE: Alliance against death penalty fetes successes Nov 30, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... At the beginning, it was very difficult for us even to find out how many people were on death row, Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty (TAEDP) director Lin Hsin-yi (LY) said in an interview with the Taipei Times ... Today, it will hold a vigil in Taipei to mark the progress made X and the work that still has to be done to reach its ultimate goal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Ma confident in economy, makes case for harmony Nov 30, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... I know that people are suffering from the slow economy, but Taiwan will remain a promising place as long as Taiwanese dont give up, Ma said while addressing the 2008 National Prayer Breakfast in Taiwan at the Taipei International Convention Center ... Addressing the opening ceremony of IT Month at the Taipei World Trade Center later yesterday, Ma said he was confident in the countrys economic outlook, adding that the government is determined to overcome the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Both parties must forget the past Nov 30, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Why cant they perceive their counterparts in Taipei in the same way ... The results of my research indicate that the Taipei City Governments consistent policies regarding community empowerment have been the source of the citys advanced politics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* INTERVIEW: EU alliance head waiting to see results Nov 29, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... The true test for the success of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) government is two-fold: whether it can lift the countrys economy without resorting to corruption, and whether China will make concessions in response to increased cross-strait exchanges, said Graham Watson, the leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Parliament, in an interview with the Taipei Times on Tuesday ... Watson came to Taipei with an eight-person... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan signs up to WTO procurement agreement Nov 29, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Its fair to say that both sides of the Taiwan Strait have shown good will, said another ranking official, referring to the thawing relations between Taipei and Beijing since President Ma Ying-jeou (^E) took office on May 20 ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* BenQ refocuses corporate strategy on netbooks Nov 29, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Called Joybook Lite U101, its launch came just in time for Taipeis Information Technology Month (IT Month), which starts today ... The Taipei-based company is No. 8 in notebook computer sales domestically. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Yahoo-Kimo panned for blog closure Nov 29, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Black Jack said in a telephone interview with the Taipei Times ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Johnny Neihu's News Watch: Can Taiwan create a Dark Knight? Nov 29, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Write to dearjohnny@taipeitimes ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan ex-first lady denies stashing 22 million dollars Nov 29, 2008
TAIPEI (AFP) - The wife of former Tawianese president Chen Shu-bian on Saturday denied that she had stashed 22 million US dollars in a local firm in the latest development in a graft scandal implicating her family. "Wu Shu-chen was hospitalised during the time," her lawyer, Lee Sheng-hsiung said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Book Review: The thin red line in the Taiwan Strait Nov 29, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Bush, a former director at the American Institute in Taiwan and current director of the Center for Northeast Asian Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, and OHanlon, a senior military analyst at Brookings, use their considerable knowledge in the fields of diplomacy and defense to show how the longstanding political dispute between Taipei and Beijing over Taiwans sovereignty could escalate to devastating effect and why world leaders should do... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Former Taiwan President Chen Ends Two-Week Hunger Strike in Taipei Prison Nov 28, 2008
To contact the reporter on this story: in Taipei at. Last Updated: November 27, 2008 21:54 EST. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* DPP legislators sue police chiefs for ARATS incident Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... NO EXPLANATION: Chen Ting-fei said she was having tea at the Grand Formosa Regent Taipei hotel on Nov. 5 when police surrounded her STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA Friday, Nov 28, 2008, Page 4 ... Chai Trong-rong (Pa), Wang Sing-nan (k), William Lai (Mw), Yeh Yi-ching (yz) and Chen Ting-fei (Fm) filed their lawsuit at the Taipei District Prosecutors Office yesterday morning. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Film festival marks 60th year since UN declaration Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Sixty years have passed since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, yet many different human rights abuses still exist all over the world, TAHR secretary-general Tsai Chi-hsun (u) told the Taipei Times by telephone ... The free film screenings will be held in Taipei and Kaohsiung until Dec. 31. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Groups urge Ma to donate vouchers Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... President Ma Ying-jeou salutes while wearing a scout uniform as he receives a group of representatives of the General Association of the Scouts of China at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* EDITORIAL: A new attempt to cower the media Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... The latest act of chutzpah was the promotion of several Taipei City police chiefs who were accused of using illegal tactics against protesters during the visit of Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait Chairman Chen Yunlin (L) earlier this month ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Cold weekend ahead for Taiwan Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... A woman in Taipei wears a face mask and scarf to stay warm as the coldest air mass so far this winter season started to affect Taiwan yesterday ... So far, the lowest temperature observed was 15 C in Tamsui (H), Taipei County. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Taiwan and China will co-host a forum on creating a paper-free trade environment next year in Taipei under the APEC framework, Bureau of Foreign Trade Director-General Huang Chih-peng (P) told a press conference yesterday ... Virus hits Taipei schools. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* One night in Taipei Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Set during one night in Taipei, Chungs debut feature film, which boasts a cast of fine actors from Taiwan and Hong Kong, opens with Chen Mo (Chang Chen, i_) finding his car blocked in after he stops at a pastry shop on his way home for a dinner date with his estranged wife (Kwai Lun-mei, ) ... Enveloped in haunting contrasts of light and shadow, Taipei appears alien and inhabited by phantom-like loners and pale drifters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Asustek upbeat on IT Month sales Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... IT Month will start tomorrow at Taipei World Trade Centers Exhibition Halls 1 and 3, where IT vendors are expected to roll out various promotions and gifts to attract holiday shoppers ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Spotting Ingmar Bergman Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... A retrospective of Ingmar Bergman films scheduled to run in Taipei and Taichung shows the many facets of one of the worlds great directors ... WHEN AND WHERE: Today through Dec. 12 at Spot X Taipei Film House (IXx_a), 18, Zhongshan N Road Sec 2, Taipei City (x_s_Gq18). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Business Briefs Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... The New Taiwan dollar gained ground against the US dollar on the Taipei Foreign Exchange yesterday, rising NT$0 ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* THE VINYL WORD Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Suspend the eye roll and pause for thought, as this members-only joint is being opened tomorrow by one of Taipeis longest-serving and most successful foreign DJs, Saucey ... 1F, 5, Alley 4, Ln 345, Renai Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (x_R4q345451). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker and Brett Anderson, former frontman of Suede, headline 2008 Urban Simple Life (`), which takes place on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 at Taipeis Huashan Culture Park (s) ... Huashan Culture Park (s), 1, Bade Rd Sec 1, Taipei City (x_Kw@q1). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* OTHER RELEASES Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... All screenings are free, so get down to the Eslite bookstore on Dunhua South Road (tomorrow and Sunday) and the Chinese Taipei Film Archive (from Monday through next Saturday) in Taipei and the Kaohsiung Film Archive (Dec ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* FILM REVIEW: Art designer aims high with ambitious film plan Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... At a recent press conference held in Taipei to announce this years Golden Horse Film Festival, Wei said making a great motion picture was not just about how much money you spend but also about solid teamwork, because every part of the team must be put into full play ... 1999-2008 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Rock around the clock Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... WHERE: Xiangsi Yuan Farm (A), 107-1 Heping Rd, Tucheng City, Taipei County (x_g M1071) ... ON THE NET: perpetualmotiontaipei@facebook. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* The Big Easy in Taipei Nov 28, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... The Big Easy in Taipei ... If theres one fixture in Taipeis ever-changing live music circuit, its Nbugu Kenyatta. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
HTC's Real IPhone Rival Stands Up: the Touch HD Nov 28, 2008
- High Tech Computer (HTC), the world's largest maker of smartphones that use Microsoft's Windows Mobile software, launched the Touch HD handset in Taipei on Wednesday, a 3 ... Taiwan Mobile threw out a strong sales pitch during the Taipei news conference. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Bamboo Laptop by Asustek to Debut Saturday Nov 28, 2008
Asus plans to sell them at the Taipei IT show for NT$59,900 (US$1,802) each ... The exhibition is hosted in four major cities on the island, including at the Taipei World Trade Center exhibition halls from Nov. 29 to Dec. 7. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
* Acquitted official pans tactics used by prosecutors Nov 27, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... Hsieh told the Taipei Times that when Tainan chief prosecutor Chu Tsao-liang, (G), Kao's superior, arrested him, Chu told him that the action was not because he was guilty, but to teach him a lesson ... Chu is now a member of the special government investigation task force in Taipei responsible for the detaining without charge of a number of former DPP officials. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Photos of violent policemen released Nov 27, 2008
Taipei Times - archives ... VICTIMS SOUGHT: In response to the police departments release of 66 photos of violent protesters, two Taipei City councilors published some pictures of their own By Mo Yan-chih STAFF REPORTER Thursday, Nov 27, 2008, Page 4 ... Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei City Councilors yesterday released 53 photos they said showed police using force against protesters during demonstrations against a Chinese envoys visit to Taipei earlier this month. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
