Price competition in Taiwan's mobile telecom service market is expected to ease shortly as the prevailing low rates for unlimited 4G services have significantly cut into the profits of local mobile telecom operators, according to James Jeng, president of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: FET posts highest ARPU for mobile service in 1Q17
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) posted the highest ARPU of NT$883 (US$29.29) for its mobile service subscribers in the first quarter of 2017, compared to NT$861 of Taiwan Mobile and NT$590 of Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), according to data compiled by FET. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan moved up six spots on this year’s World Press Freedom Index. Here’s why that’s troubling.
Taiwan appeared to make a sudden leap forward in press freedom this year, moving up six places to secure the 45th spot in the 2017 World Press Freedom Index. However, its climb should concern people about the state of media freedom — especially in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-born Navy officer admits lying, mishandling secrets
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The U.S. Navy abandoned efforts to convict a Taiwan-born Navy officer of spying for China or Taiwan, striking a plea deal on Thursday that instead that portrays him as arrogant and willing to reveal military secrets to impress women. ( read original story ...)
China, Taiwan spar over attendance at conflict diamond meeting
BEIJING/TAIPEI China said on Wednesday it was reasonable to have a delegation from self-ruled Taiwan removed from a conference in Australia about conflict diamonds, as Taipei accused Beijing of playing politics for its own ends. China says Taiwan is part ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-born officer in US Navy admits revealing defence secrets
The US Navy abandoned efforts to convict a Taiwan-born officer of spying for China or Taiwan, striking a plea deal on Thursday on a lesser charge that portrays him as arrogant and willing to reveal military secrets to impress women. The agreement was a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks down on profit-taking, tracking overseas caution
TAIPEI, May 5 Taiwan stocks fell on Friday on profit-taking after a 9-session winning streak and as overseas markets turned cautious. The main TAIEX index fell 0.4 percent to 9,928.61 as of 0250 GMT, after closing up 0.1 percent in the previous session. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-born U.S. Navy officer pleads guilty, but not to spying
NORFOLK, Virginia--The U.S. Navy abandoned efforts to convict a Taiwan-born Navy officer of spying for China or Taiwan, striking a plea deal on Thursday that instead that portrays him as arrogant and willing to reveal military secrets to impress women. ( read original story ...)
Beijing 'disgusting': attempt to expel Taiwan from 'blood diamonds' conference
The Chinese delegation "grabbed the microphone" and blocked proceedings. African representatives backed Beijing. But Taiwan has been a Kimberley Process observer since 2007. China suspected of trading in 'blood diamonds' with Zimbabwe. Perth (AsiaNews ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan inflation misses estimates in April
Inflation in Taiwan rose at a slower pace than expected in April as price growth for fuels, lubricants, tobacco and betel nuts were offset by falling food prices. The consumer price index rose 0.12 per cent year on year in April, slowing from a 0.18 per ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei intersection to remain closed until Friday
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A busy intersection in Taipei will remain closed to traffic until Friday at the earliest after a botched construction Sunday caused part of the pavement to sink, the Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) said on Tuesday. Taipower expanded the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan IC design houses receiving short lead-time orders
Taiwan-based IC design houses have started to see their customers place short lead-time orders in May, but remain less-optimistic about their outlook for the second quarter. Smartphone demand in China has been slow causing excessive levels of inventory in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Home to the Total Supply Chain for Agriculture 4.0
The island is a major manufacturer of all of the components used in smart farming, including IoT sensors, solar panels, drones, robotics, LED’s and vertical farms and agricultural technology system integrators. Taiwan is also a perfect base for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor on a strong footing
A strengthening Taiwan dollar was a drag on contract chipmaker Taiwan ... TSM generates robust cash flows and is on a strong financial footing. Net cash reserves increased from NT$399.25 billion a year ago to some NT$425.53 billion at the end of the ... ( read original story ...)
Premier's motorcade surrounded by protesters
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Premier Lin Chuan's motorcade was briefly surrounded by a group of New Taipei residents protesting property demolitions Thursday, before police reinforcements intervened and cleared the way for Lin and his entourage. The incident occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks flat after eight straight sessions of gains
TAIPEI, May 4 Taiwan stocks traded flat on Thursday ... The electronics subindex rose as much as 0.4 percent, while the financials subindex remained unchanged. Among actively traded shares, display manufacturer Innolux gained as much as 3.2 percent ... ( read original story ...)