Taiwan to restore partial ban on US beef (AP via Yahoo! Finance) Taiwan's two main political parties agreed Tuesday to reinstate a ban on some kinds of U.S. beef imports amid growing public concern that the government lacks adequate safeguards against mad cow disease. [News Source]

Moneyline (USA Today) A quick read on business news for Dec. 30, 2009 [News Source]

Law to ban U.S. beef (Chinapost.com.tw) TAIPEI, Taiwan --The government will strive to communicate with the United States (U.S.) in order to limit possible damage to two-way relations after lawmakers from ruling and opposition camps reached a consensus to revise regulations and ban imports of ground beef and bovine offal from the U.S. [News Source]

US dismayed by Taiwan move to ban certain US beef imports (AFP via Yahoo! News) The United States expressed dismay Tuesday over Taiwan's move to resume a ban on certain US beef imports amid concerns over mad cow disease ... [News Source]

Taiwan moves to reinstate partial U.S. beef ban (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Taiwan's parliament agreed to amend a food safety law to ban certain U.S. beef imports on Tuesday amid widespread fears over mad cow disease on the island, potentially straining ties with the United States. [News Source]

Taiwan moves to reinstate partial U.S. beef ban (AlertNet) Source: Reuters * Taiwan parliament to vote on revived bans early 2010 * Bans ground beef, offal, beef from older cattle * US officials: bans would abrogate new beef deal * Bans would hurt Taiwan's trade ... [News Source]

A look at economic developments around the globe (Seattle Times) A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: [News Source]

A look at economic developments around the globe (INO News) PARIS _ European stock markets moved higher as investors continued to book modest gains amid thin volume on the back of satisfying holiday sales in the U.S. and rising commodity prices. [News Source]

A look at economic developments around the globe (AP via Yahoo! Finance) A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: ------ PARIS -- European stock markets moved higher as investors continued to book modest gains amid thin volume on the back of satisfying holiday sales in the U.S. and rising commodity prices. [News Source]

Taiwan Risks Provoking U.S. (HispanicBusiness.com) Taipei (dpa) - Taiwan's parliament risked US retaliation by agreeing Tuesday to reinstate a partial ban on importing American beef parts. [News Source]