Taiwan Business Committee Urges Tax Reforms and Tariff Relief to Bolster International Competitiveness and U.S. Trade Ties
The international investment landscape is undergoing a period of profound transformation, characterized by geopolitical realignments and a global race for high-tier technical talent. Against this backdrop, a prominent committee of…
Nepal Orders Rescuers to Safety as Burst Debris Dam in Tibet Sparks New Flood Fears
Nepal has ordered a precarious halt to ongoing search and rescue operations for survivors of devastating floods that struck on Wednesday, as a new and urgent threat emerged: a debris…
Industry Leaders Call for Scientific Rigor and Phased Implementation in Taiwan Tobacco Regulatory Reforms
The landscape of tobacco regulation in Taiwan is undergoing a significant transformation as the government moves to tighten controls on product additives, fiscal surcharges, and illicit trade. While the tobacco…
Thousands Missing as Tsunami-Like Deluge Engulfs Himalayan Villages
Rescuers in Nepal and China were locked in a desperate Saturday battle to locate thousands of people still missing days after a catastrophic, tsunami-like wall of water and debris surged…
Wang Fuk Court Buyback Nears Completion as Over 96% of Homeowners Accept Government Offer
More than 96 percent of homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court have committed to selling their flats to the government under an official buyback scheme, with the deadline for…
AmCham Taiwan Proposes Strategic Overhaul of Digital Infrastructure and Regulatory Frameworks to Secure Long-Term Technological Leadership
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham) has issued a comprehensive set of policy recommendations aimed at fortifying the island’s digital foundations, urging the government to transition from traditional…
Hong Kong Court Acquits Police Officer of Indecent Assault After Discrediting Accuser’s Testimony
A Hong Kong police officer, Ng Ka-wai, has been found not guilty of indecent assault by the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts, a verdict delivered after the presiding magistrate determined the…
Hong Kong Government Opens Applications for Ride-Hailing Licences, Uber and Didi Prepare to Comply
Hong Kong’s transportation landscape is poised for a significant regulatory shift as the government officially opened the application window for ride-hailing platform licences on Friday. In a move long anticipated…
Hong Kong Police Officer Arrested for Misconduct in Public Office Amidst Allegations of Indecent Communication
A 32-year-old officer within the Hong Kong Police Force has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations that he sent indecent messages and explicit photographs to…
















