115bn steel project comes online in style

$1.15bn steel project comes online in style

A $1.15 billion integrated steel factory in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, backed by a joint venture led by Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation, went into commercial operation last week.
formosa plastics pledges 27bn

Formosa Plastics pledges $27bn

Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics Group has approved a plan to triple its total investment capital into an integrated steel and port complex in central Vietnam to a massive $27 billion sum.
foxconn to pay microsoft royalties for android devices

FoxConn to pay Microsoft royalties for Android devices

Taiwan tech giant Hon Hai, parent company of FoxConn, will pay royalties to Microsoft to ward off a lawsuit over its production of devices using rival Google's Android and Chrome platforms.
indonesia imposes anti dumping tax on imported steel

Indonesia imposes anti-dumping tax on imported steel

Indonesia has decided to levy anti-dumping tax on steel imported from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Vietnam and Chinese Taiwan to protect its local producers.
taiwan proud of oscar winner ang lee

Taiwan 'proud' of Oscar winner Ang Lee

Taiwan basked in reflected glory Monday after film-maker Ang Lee won the best director Oscar for fantasy epic "Life of Pi", shot on the diplomatically isolated island where he was born.
vietnam opposes taiwans oil plan

Vietnam opposes Taiwan’s oil plan

The planning by the Taiwanese side on oil and gas exploration in the sea around the Ba Binh island seriously violates Vietnam ’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa archipelago, causes tension and complicates the situation in the East Sea .
formosa looks to expand projects in vietnam

Formosa looks to expand projects in Vietnam

Formosa Plastics Group, the Taiwanese industrial giant backing a $10 billion steel manufacturing and seaport complex in central Ha Tinh province, has announced it would expand its business in Vietnam.
china steel sumikins 11bln project close to completion

China Steel Sumikin’s $1.1bln project close to completion

A $1.15 billion integrated steel factory in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, backed by a joint venture led by Taiwan’s China Steel Corporation, is in its final stages of pre-production and could start making steel in spring 2013.
taiwan excellence ends 2012 with remarkable results

Taiwan Excellence ends 2012 with remarkable results

Taiwan Excellence has come to the end of its 2012 journey, marking another successful year.
chinese steel threats local manufacturers

Chinese steel threats local manufacturers

In the latest movement, the world’s sixth largest steel-maker, JFE Steel Corporation, is wavering whether to acquire a major stake at Taiwan-based E-United Group’s $4.5 billion integrated steel project in Vietnam on concern over China ’s industrial clout in the region.
11 direct flights can tho and taiwan during tet

11 direct flights Can Tho and Taiwan during Tet

As many as 11 direct return flights between Can Tho city and Taiwan will be launched during the 2013 Tet holiday, said Can Tho Branch Director of Vietnam Airlines on December 13.
fecon gets the nod to step into giant project

Fecon gets the nod to step into giant project

Taiwan-backed Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corporation has chosen Fecon as one of the major contractors for the $22 billion project.

Taiwan Excellence ends the 2012 journey

Following the success of Taiwan Excellence Home & Living Experiencing Zone series, Taiwan Excellence, under the organisation and implementation of Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), today marked its final event in Vietnam this year.
vietnam airlines receives loan to buy airbus a321 aircraft

Vietnam Airlines receives loan to buy Airbus A321 aircraft

Taiwan based Cathay United Bank (CUB) and other five banks have successfully arrange a 100 per cent funded loan valued at $60 million for Vietnam’s state-owned Vietnam Airlines Corporation to buy one Airbus A321 from France aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
shtp finally gets tough on delayed projects

SHTP finally gets tough on delayed projects

Saigon Hi-Tech Park has withdrawn five investment certificates for delayed projects, including two projects with funding from Taiwan and Singapore, and reclaimed 10 hectares to give to new feasible projects.