Taiwan news and trends

Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita
Real-Time Payments // September 01, 2023

The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get immediate access to their funds. Naturally, the revolutionary payment method continues to gain swift momentum worldwide as more countries introduce...

Taiwantrade.com Expands B2B Aftermarket Auto and EV Parts
eCommerce // September 12, 2022

Taiwantrade.com, the biggest B2B official portal for Taiwan, has potential to build an “intelligent mobile ecosystem” that includes electric vehicles, a press release said. Manufacturers of electric vehicles, charging stations and auto electronics are available on Taiwantrade Auto Parts, which has a big supply of...

Today in Crypto: S. Korean Authorities Raid Terra Co-Founder’s Home; Taiwan Prepares Ban on Buying...
Cryptocurrency // July 24, 2022

South Korean prosecutors have raided the home of Daniel Shin, co-founder of Terraform Labs, as authorities there continue a probe into illegal activity behind the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin. There were several raids on crypto exchanges and offices Wednesday (July 20), Bloomberg reported Thursday,...

Taiwan to Debut Retail CBDC by September
CBDC // February 17, 2022

Taiwan is moving straight ahead on the introduction of retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), LedgerInsights.com reported. The island nation expects to complete trials of its prototype CBDC this fall. Its most recent design is a two-tier system, allowing consumers to exchange bank deposits with...

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Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita

September 01, 2023
The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get immediate access to their funds. Naturally, the revolutionary payment method continues to gain swift momentum worldwide as more countries introduce real-time payment schemes and platforms or expand and enhance existing […]

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Uber Pays $950 Million for Delivery Hero’s Taiwan Foodpanda Business

May 14, 2024
Uber is acquiring Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million. The deal, announced Tuesday (May 14), is expected to close in the first half of next year and comes as Delivery Hero has been looking to reduce its operations in Asia. “Due to its existing presence in Taiwan, Uber is best placed to build upon the significant local […]

Taiwantrade.com Expands B2B Aftermarket Auto and EV Parts

September 12, 2022
Taiwantrade.com, the biggest B2B official portal for Taiwan, has potential to build an “intelligent mobile ecosystem” that includes electric vehicles, a press release said. Manufacturers of electric vehicles, charging stations...

Today in Crypto: S. Korean Authorities Raid Terra Co-Founder’s Home; Taiwan Prepares Ban on Buying...

July 24, 2022
South Korean prosecutors have raided the home of Daniel Shin, co-founder of Terraform Labs, as authorities there continue a probe into illegal activity behind the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin....

Taiwan to Debut Retail CBDC by September

February 17, 2022
Taiwan is moving straight ahead on the introduction of retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), LedgerInsights.com reported. The island nation expects to complete trials of its prototype CBDC this fall....