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  • Do-or-die for India women against Chinese Taipei

    It will be a do-or-die match for Indian women's football team when they face Chinese Taipei in their next group D match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup (qualifiers) here Wednesday. The Indian team despite giving a good account of themselves against Myanmar in their opening game of the have their backs to wall after a 0-2 reversal. Against Chinese Taipei, who pumped in six goals against hosts ...

  • Smartphones forecast to take half local market by year-end

    Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Nearly half of Taiwanese cellphone users will be using smartphones by the end of 2013, according to a local branch of market research firm GfK Group. The handheld devices have been all the rage worldwide over the past two years and have become one of the most important technological consumer electronics products in Taiwan, GfK said in a research note Wednesday. Smartphone ...

  • U.S. congressmen back Taiwans position over Philippines row

    Washington, May 22 (CNA) Two more members of the U.S. Congress expressed their support for Taiwan Wednesday over the tension triggered by the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by a Philippine government vessel earlier this month. In a letter to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Cuisia, Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis of Florida urged Manila to work with Taipei to expeditiously ...

  • HTC confirms departure of two senior executives

    HTC continues to invest in talent and recruitment as part of our broader human resources strategy to ensure the continued strength of our company's organizational ...

  • Taiwans electronic sector output forecast to grow in 2013

    Taipei, May 23 (CNA) The output of Taiwan's electronic components and parts sector will grow marginally in 2013 despite global economic uncertainties, according to a government report. The report released Wednesday by the Industry and Technology Intelligence Services said that the output value of the sector is expected to reach NT$878.47 billion ...

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The Legend of Drunken Master (Tsui kun II)

Originally released in Hong Kong back in 1994, The Legend of Drunken Master (Jui kuen II) is considered by Jackie Chan fans to be one of his finest movies, and it is surprising that it is just now getting released in the United States, especially since significantly lesser Chan vehicles like Rumble in the Bronx (1995) and Mr. Nice Guy (1997) made it here first. ...

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  • Shares of Hannstar Display higher on credit trading

    Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Shares of Taiwan-based flat panel supplier Hannstar Display Corp. moved higher Thursday morning after investors were allowed to engage in credit trading such as margin trade and short sale for the stock starting from that day, due to its higher book value, dealers said. However, some profit-taking emerged to cap the gains to some extent as the stock has made a strong showing ...

  • Precedent shows Philippine attack violation of international law

    Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Legal precedent shows that the fatal May 9 attack on a Taiwanese fishing boat by a Philippine government vessel was a violation of international law, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). "The use of excessive force to intercept and inspect foreign vessels that results in injury or death, is a violation of international law and practice," the ...

  • Economic Daily News Chinese yuan certain to rise

    After remaining largely stable last year, the Chinese yuan has shown an upward trend since the start of 2013. There are several short-term factors behind the currency's rapid appreciation. One of them is the fast devaluation ...

  • Taiwan to be theme country in Spanish film festival

    Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Taiwan has been chosen as the theme country of the 10th Asian Summer Film Festival in Spain to be held July 9-14, the Ministry of Culture said recently. The festival, which will take place in the city of Vic, will showcase 15 Taiwanese films. Audiences will also get a taste of Taiwanese cuisine during the festival, the ministry said. Among the films to be screened are the ...

  • De Lima disputes report NBI team’s Taiwan trip is on hold

    Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines--Justice Secretary Leila De Lima on Thursday denied reports that the trip by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to Taiwan has been put on hold. De Lima told reporters that they are coordinating with Taiwanese authorities to facilitate the needs of the investigators for their trip. "As of yesterday ...

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