The Wall Street Journal DECEMBER 31, 2009 TAIPEI (Dow Jones)–Taiwan’s central bank said in a statement Thursday it is monitoring securities purchases by foreign investors, a move likely aimed at curbing speculative fund inflows after the New Taiwan dollar hit a 15-month high against the U.S. dollar. In instances where foreign investors aren’t investing...
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NTD News 2009-12-31 Calls are continuing in Taiwan to find out why NTD APTV was blocked for two weeks earlier this year. Members of the Taoyuan County Council have passed a motion for them to help investigate the case. : “Eight councilors have signed the motion, hoping that once it’s...
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The China Post December 30, 2009 By Lai Yu-chia, An Chih-hsien and Y.F. Low, CNA TAIPEI, Taiwan — A three-judge panel led by Chou Chan-chun will preside over the upcoming trial of former President Chen Shui-bian and his family in connection with corruption scandals surrounding the country’s second round of financial reforms, the Taipei...
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The China Post December 30, 2009 TWN, By Chen Lin-ting and Elizabeth Hsu, CNA TAIPEI, Taiwan — After three doctors were found to have colluded with patients to defraud insurance companies, the Department of Health (DOH) minister said Wednesday that the DOH will order the hospitals at which they work to suspend operations if...
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BRACING FOR IMPACT: The Presidential Office is concerned with fencemending after a legislative agreement to restrict US beef imports drew a strong protest from the US Taipei Times Dec 31, 2009 By Ko Shu-ling and Jenny W. Hsu STAFF REPORTERS President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) instructed the executive and legislative branches yesterday to send representatives...
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