[Life] Taiwan and China to Establish Counterpart Travel Offices
2010-01-08 14:12:27
Under the conditions of the "Cross-Strait Agreement on Travel to Taiwan by Mainland Residents" that was signed in June last year, the Taiwan Strait Tourism Association (for the Taiwan side) and the Cross-Straits Tourism Exchange Association (for the ...(more)
[Investment] 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for New Zealanders
2010-01-04 10:07:06
The period of visa-free stays in Taiwan for citizens of New Zealand has been extended to 90 days, up from the original 30, effective November 30. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), which announced the extension recently, expects it to help bring...(more)
[Life] One-day Tour of Lugang Cultural Ancient Remains
2009-12-30 11:18:45
In 17th century, Dutchmen occupied Taiwan and made Lugang as the important export port of Taiwan commodity. In Qing Dynasty (1784 A.D.), Lugang was assigned to be the only harbor that can transport commodity with Quanzhou harbor in Mainland China, so...(more)
[Taxation] Tax Treaty between Israel and Taiwan
2009-12-28 15:20:09
Tax Treaty between Israel and Taiwan was signed on Dec 24 2009 and will take effect on Jan 1 2010. It is the 17th tax treaty between Taiwan and foreign countries. The treaty will prevent double taxation, deter tax evasion and ensure the equal treatme...(more)
[Taxation] Taiwan Entity without Permanent Establishment in Mainland shall be Exempt from Business Income Tax in Mainland
2009-12-25 11:27:15
In case Taiwan signs tax treaty with China in future, the Taiwan entity, without permanent establishment in Mainland, undertaking construction job under contract or providing technical services shall be exempt from business income tax in Mainland as ...(more)
[Life]
2009-12-23 15:34:31
Taiwan can be termed a melting pot of all the great culinary traditions, both Chinese and foreign. In any town, city, or village on the island, it is said, there is a snack shop within three steps and a large restaurant within five, making dining in ...(more)
[Finance] Four New Agreements to be Signed between Taiwan and China
2009-12-21 11:06:18
Four new agreements will be signed between Taiwan and China. The issue of intellectual property rights (IPR) will be included in the 5th round of cross-strait negotiations.
Chen Yunlin, president of the Beijing-based Association for Relations Across...(more)
[Finance] Taiwan financial reporting standards will converge to IFRS
2009-12-18 14:57:54
In addition, Taiwan's financial reporting standards will gradually converge to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which are principle-based. Such convergence requires no exception, least regulations and professional judgments.
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[Life] Local Products
2009-12-16 16:51:22
Aside from enjoying snacks of all kinds in Taiwan, you should also not miss the special delicacies indigenous to each area. These products usually have gift packaging, which is convenient for travelers who want to take them home as gifts for friends ...(more)
[Investment] Taiwan Intellectual Advantage
2009-12-14 10:56:07
According to WEF's "World Competitiveness Report" published on October 8, 2008, Taiwan ranks number 8 in the world because of abundant R&D talents. According to the "Science and Technology Development Survey" conducted by the National Science Cou...(more)