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The one story you’ve got to know about Taiwanese great ‘Mr. Lu,’ who died at 85

Lu Liang-huan, who helped put Taiwanese golf on the map and was known to golf fans as Mr. Lu, died on March 15.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2022

3 Hard-Hit Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy on the Dip: Visa, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Oracle

The stock market has stumbled dramatically due to record-high inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surging volatility, and the Fed’s hawkish stance. But the market downturn has created opportunities for long-term investors to buy quality mega-cap stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Visa (V), and Oracle (ORCL) at reasonable prices. So, read on.

StockNews.com · Mar 18, 2022

Taiwan's Leading Crypto Operator Weighs Nasdaq IPO

Taiwan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange operator, MaiCoin Group explored a Nasdaq initial public offering within two years, Bloomberg reports. Taiwan’s lightly regulated crypto market could be a selling point for MaiCoin.  Apart from its mobile app, MaiCoin clients in Taiwan can process trading orders at Seven-Eleven and Hi-Life stores.  MaiCoin completed a Series C…

Benzinga · Mar 18, 2022

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Banks, businesses, oligarchs and Cabinet ministers all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022

Global Efforts To Reduce Semiconductor Dependence Will Further Exacerbate Crisis: Bloomberg

Growing efforts from the U.S. and Europe to consolidate their semiconductor supply chains to compete with China could backfire due to the political strings attached to the aid, Bloomberg reports.  The downside includes insufficient and ill-timed government aid and different parts of the world striving to secure supplies while championing domestic…

Benzinga · Mar 16, 2022

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

China says Taiwan 'taking advantage' of Ukraine as island sends more aid

China's government on Wednesday lambasted Taiwan's humanitarian aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as "taking advantage of other's difficulties" after the island announced it was sending more funds donated by the public for refugees.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

On Taiwanese island, drills underscore strategic importance and vulnerability

Taiwan held live fire drills in its northernmost territory on Wednesday, putting the spotlight on a remote island that is strategically located at a chokepoint near China - and potentially vulnerable to attack.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Astellas' Menopause Drug Suffers Setback After Failed Asian Trial

After acing a pair of phase 3 trials, Astellas Pharma Inc (OTC:ALPMF) has reported the failure of fezolinetant to beat placebo in a late-stage study of patients in Asia. The study randomized 302 women in China, Korea, and Taiwan.  After 12 weeks, Astellas saw numerical improvements in the rate of hot flashes from baseline…

Benzinga · Mar 15, 2022

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing vs. Himax Technologies: Which Chip Stock is a Better Choice?

The demand for semiconductor chips is increasing with no signs of slowing. But despite the global chip shortage, the rising application of semiconductors in various industries should benefit popular chip stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Himax Technologies (HIMX). But, which of these stocks is a better buy now? Read on…

StockNews.com · Mar 15, 2022