Taiwan

Geopolitics

Geopolitical risks: Should Asia worry about a Ukraine crisis?

There's a rising chance of military conflict in Ukraine. But fears that it would spread to Asia are greatly exaggerated.

Covid-19

Taiwan and Singapore, Covid-19 success stories, face fresh threats

In Taiwan, authorities encouraged people to stay at home this weekend, with a five pax limit on social gatherings.
From 2G to 5G, Qualcomm's Liew sees central role for Singapore - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

In Focus

From 2G to 5G, Qualcomm's Liew sees central role for Singapore

“We may be in the third year of the commercialisation of 5G but really, we are still at the beginning of 5G’s evolution."
Medtecs reports record FY20 earnings of US$131.7 mil on global surge on PPE demand - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Results

Medtecs reports record FY20 earnings of US$131.7 mil on global surge on PPE demand

A final cash dividend of 4.18 US cents per share has been declared.
HRnetGroup gives out dividend of 2.5 cents in FY2020 despite 9.2% drop in earnings - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Results

HRnetGroup gives out dividend of 2.5 cents in FY2020 despite 9.2% drop in earnings

Earnings of professional services firm HRnetGroup plunged by 9.2% to $49.8 million in FY2020, from $50.9 million in FY2019
World’s best stock market under Trump is Taiwan with 92% rally - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Global Markets

World’s best stock market under Trump is Taiwan with 92% rally

The Taiex's 92% gain in US dollar terms beats the MSCI All-Country World Index’s 53%.
CGS-CIMB ups Sea Limited's target price on sustained growth - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

CGS-CIMB ups Sea Limited's target price on sustained growth

Shares in Sea Limited closed US$167.42 on Oct 7.
Singapore's trade levels look up amid 'better than expected' NODX in Aug 2020 : CGS- CIMB - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Singapore's trade levels look up amid 'better than expected' NODX in Aug 2020 : CGS- CIMB

Higher global tech demand and stockpiling of key components ahead of US' restrictions on Huawei’s suppliers has boosted trade

Global Economy

Where is Taiwan heading?

Taiwan’s independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen has won re-election with a resounding 57.1% of the votes, leaving her main opponent, Han Kuoyu of the China-leaning Kuomintang (KMT), with only 38.6%. Tsai’s Democratic Progressi

SE Asian economies

Goldman cuts growth forecasts for Asia’s four 'tiger' economies

(Aug 16): Goldman Sachs Group Inc slashed growth forecasts for the “Asian Tigers” as their exposure to the world economy -- once one of their greatest strengths -- is now backfiring as global growth slows amid trade tensions.
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