In Asian countries where coronavirus seemed to be well under control, a sudden resurgence is leading to thousands in quarantine as businesses and schools shut down again.
The Latest: Taiwan tightens restrictions as cases rise
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan recorded 267 new cases Wednesday and raised COVID-19 restrictions for the entire island.
Former U.S. Marine arrested in Thailand over multimillion dollar kidnap ransom plot
Louis William Ziskin, with the help of three other accomplices, allegedly nabbed Taiwanese businessman Wen Yu Chung.
Vietnam temporarily shuts industrial parks housing Foxconn plants after Covid outbreak
Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Giang ordered on Tuesday four industrial parks, including three that house production facilities of Taiwan’s Foxconn.
Taiwan ETF Surges Off Rebound in Tech
A Taiwan country-specific exchange traded fund surged Tuesday, with Taiwanese equities enjoying their best day since March last year, as a rebound in technology stocks helped lift the island country’s …
Taiwan Stocks Surge 5.2% in Best Day in 14 Months on Tech Rally
Taiwan stocks rebounded, posting their best gains since March last year thanks to a broader rally in chipmakers. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index closed 5.2% higher on Tuesday. The rally more …
Taiwan Stocks Set for Best Day in Over a Year on Tech Rebound
Taiwan stocks rebounded, on track for its best day in over a year thanks to a broader rally in chipmakers. The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index jumped by as much as 4%, its best day since March …
Hong Kong temporarily suspends operations at representative office in Taiwan
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s representative office in Taiwan has temporarily suspended operations, a Hong Kong government spokesperson said on Tuesday, adding only that the decision was not …
Time To Act on a Trade Deal With Taiwan
U.S officials are making a concerted effort to reengage in strategic trade in the Indo-Pacific. Taiwan should be part of the discussion.
China stocks climb, but Taiwan equities tumble as rising COVID-19 cases force fresh restrictions
Global equities kicked off trading on Monday with a mixed session in Asia. Taiwan stocks took a hit from fresh pandemic restrictions, while Chinese stocks gained.