Vincent Siew News

NARY A DROP TO DRINK: Two major southern reservoirs are holding 22 percent and 33 percent sediment because of mudslides following Typhoon Morakot, the MOEA said By Mo Yan-chih and Shih Hsiu-chuan STAFF REPORTERS Sunday, Dec 20, 2009, Page 3 President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday promised to tackle a looming water crisis facing the nation and work to ...

Taipei, Dec. 19 A solemn memorial ceremony for legendary journalist Yeh Ming-hsun, was held Saturday and attended by many leading politicians and journalists, including President Ma Ying-jeou. Ma presented a state citation during the ceremony in recognition of Yeh's contribution to the development of journalism in Taiwan.

GREEN SHOOTS: Clean energy subsidy programs in the US, Europe, Japan and China are expected to fuel demand that will benefit domestic firms, Topology Research said By Lisa Wang Taiwanese solar cell makers are expected to benefit from a recovery in global solar photovoltaic installations next year as improving economies are helping developed ...

The Presidential Office yesterday denied that President Ma Ying-jeou had reneged on his promise to issue memorial coins in commemoration of democracy trailblazer Chiang Wei-shui . Paul Chang , acting director-general of the Presidential Office's Department of Public Affairs, said Ma wrote Chiang's family a letter asking for their consent to use the ...

Presidential Office Spokesman Wang Yu-chi said that Ma attached great importance to development of the national sport.

Taiwan's Information Technology Month 2009 opened Saturday at the World Trade Center in Taipei, with over 2 million people expected to visit the trade show in the next few weeks, according to the Taipei Computer Association , which organized the event.

Taipei, Nov. 22 People of all ages who have benefited over the years from the services of the free counseling hotline, Teacher Chang, gathered Sunday to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

President Ma ying-jeou yesterday presided over a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off construction of a 40-kilometer elevated freeway at a total cost of NT$88.257 billion, a project designed to widen the section between Wugu of Taipei County and Yangmei of Taoyuan County on the Sun Yat-sen National Expressway, according to the National Expressway ...

Taipei, Nov. 19 Vice President Vincent Siew said Thursday that the biotech and medical care industries will play a critical role in Taiwan's economic development.

FINANCE: The opposition has set five principles for signing cross-strait agreements, including protecting national and public interests and establishing risk mechanisms By Flora Wang and Loa Iok-sin Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Sean Chen yesterday said he would ensure that Taiwan enjoys equal footing if it signs a memorandum of ...

Executive Yuan Spokesman Su Jun-pin yesterday rebutted a Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker s claims that the government would use a foundation set up to prepare national centennial celebrations to solicit political donations for President Ma Ying-jeou s re-election bid.

President Ma Ying-jeou said the significance of the celebrations is to continue the unique spirit that Taiwan has developed over the past 60 years since the ROC government relocated to Taipei.

The Council of Agriculture yesterday said it hoped to raise about NT$55.8 million to benefit areas devastated by Typhoon Morakot by letting people adopt fruit trees.

Siew said many countries have listed low-cost nuclear energy as an important option to lower greenhouse emissions.

Greens unite, protect and besiege By Paul Lin aL O O The battle is on for the year-end mayoral, county commissioner and city and county councilor elections.

Taipei, Oct. 10 President Ma Ying-jeou announced Saturday the formation of a preparatory committee for the 100th National Day celebrations that will take place in two years time.

Taipei, Oct. 10 The following is the full text of President Ma Ying-jeou's National Day address titled "Growing amid Challenges, Progressing amid Reconstruction." Vice President Siew, Presidents of the Five Yuans, Presidential Advisors, NationalPolicy Advisers, Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Fellow Countrymen: Good morning! Today is the 98th ...

The nation s first contemporary Japan studies center was founded by National Chengchi University yesterday.

Taipei, Sept. 24 As part of the government's efforts to give a shot in the arm to the nation's economic development, greater encouragement is to be given to research and development and innovation, Vice President Vincent Siew said Thursday.

Taipei, Sept. 10 President Ma Ying-jeou swore in new Premier Wu Den-yih and the members of his Cabinet Thursday in a reshuffle Ma hopes will enhance public support of his 16-month-old administration that is reeling from criticism over its response to Typhoon Morakot in early August.