ICRT-ECCT November 2014 local elections roundtable airs on ICRT Tuesday Nov. 4 at 9pm
International Community Radio Taipei in conjunction with the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan last week hosted a panel of high profile experts from across the political spectrum for a preview of the upcoming local elections, to be held on Saturday November 29, 2014. The roundtable discussion aired on ICRT FM100 this Tuesday November 4, 2014...Continue reading
Innovating Taiwan: Appworks Ventures founder Jamie Lin on the startup environment in Taiwan
For this episode, I chat with Jamie Lin, the founder of Appworks Ventures, a Taipei-based super angel fund specializing in startups in the consumer internet space. Having seen more than 1,200 startups go through Appworks’ programs, Lin and I discuss some of the trends in terms of smartphone apps, blogs, websites and social media, as...Continue reading
Sophia Loren Visits Taiwan to promote Damiani jewelry
#492459397 / gettyimages.com World-famous Italian movie star Sophia Loren arrived in Taiwan yesterday for the first time for a promotional event. Upon her arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from Dubai, Loren waved and blew kisses to reporters. The legendary actress is in Taiwan to promote a line of jewelry created in her honor by...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Nine in One Elections Highlight – Taipei
Listen Episode Description This week we’re bringing you interviews from both Taipei mayoral Candidates, the KMT’s Sean Lien and independent candidate Ko Wen-je. We gave both candidates the chance to respond to the same set of questions on their plans to improve life for residents of Taiwan’s capital city. This episode is guest hosted by...Continue reading
Taiwan Ranks 1st Worldwide in Smartdevice Online Shopping on Google Consumer Barometer
A new study by Google shows Taiwanese people do the most online shopping in the world from their mobile smart devices. According to Google’s Consumer Barometer report, 54 percent of Taiwanese consumers use their smartphones to buy stuff online. Despite the high percentage of buyers, Taiwan consumers register a satisfaction rating for their online...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Touring the National Palace Museum in English
Listen Episode Description Last year more than four million people visited Taipei’s National Palace Museum, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts. These visitors came from all over the world and to make the collection more accessible for foreign visitors the museum offers free tours in English. In this episode...Continue reading
Mariah Carey to Arrive in Taiwan on Saturday for Sunday concert
#84380966 / gettyimages.com American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey is due to arrive in Taiwan on Saturday October 25 for her concert Sunday night at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei. This is her first visit to Taiwan in 16 years. Organizers say she will perform her trademark songs “Hero”, “Always Be My Baby” and...Continue reading
Jeremy Lin pranks customers in Taipei as Adidas store sales employee
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin recently fooled fans in Taipei by donning a wig and pretending to be a sales clerk at an Adidas store. Video footage of Lin in the store shows his wig stunt fooled quite a few people into believing he was an Adidas employee. The video has gotten nearly...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Taiwan’s Ambassador to the US Lyu-hsun Shen
Listen Episode Description As cross-strait ties progress, many are wondering what role the United States is going to play. In the end, how much can Taiwan look to its partner across the Pacific for support? Since taking up his new post in DC in April of this year, Taiwan’s Ambassador in the US Lyu-hsun Shen has been...Continue reading
Innovating Taiwan: Arthur Huang and Johann Bodecker of Miniwiz on the green and recyclables industry
For the fifth episode of Innovating Taiwan, I speak with executives from Miniwiz, a Taipei-based company that upcycles consumer and industrial waste for various uses from buildings to consumer products. Miniwiz is perhaps best known on the island for EcoARK, a building made out 1.5 million recycled PET bottles. To discuss the green and recyclables...Continue reading
Taiwan Talk: Learning the languages of Taiwan
Listen Episode Description On this episode we speak to the founder of Glossika, a Taiwan based company that develops audio study kits for languages from all over the world, and recently has set its sights squarely on the languages of Taiwan. Earlier this year it’s released a kit for studying Taiwanese, and now it’s working...Continue reading
Islets South of Penghu designated Taiwan’s Ninth National Park
The Ministry of the Interior says four islets south of Penghu County will soon be designated as Taiwan’s ninth national park on Saturday. The South Penghu National Park will include Dongi, Sigi, Dongyuping, and Siyuping islets, as well as their surrounding waters. The park will cover a land area of 370 hectares and a sea...Continue reading
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