TWSeries: Staying ahead of the Internet pack in Taiwan

Passing through Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei, the first thing many travellers do is scan ... Fu-Kuei Chung is the Chief Audit Executive at Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd, Taiwan’s incumbent telecommunication operator and provider of HiNet. ( read original story ...)

Made in Taiwan: From mass manufacturing to high design

Taiwan's mass manufacturing history dates back to the 1950s, when the government signed a mutual defense treaty with the United States (that agreement expired in 1979 and was partly replaced by the Taiwan Relations Act). Needing a powerful regional ally ... ( read original story ...)

CPC to proceed with Taoyuan project despite coral concerns

If the project receives EPA approval before October and work starts in November, Yang said he expects it to be completed by 2023 as scheduled. Yang noted that a massive power outage in Taiwan on Aug ... Meanwhile, Taoyuan City government urged the central ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan appoints new premier amid tense China relations

Taiwan's president on Tuesday appointed a new premier seen as willing to reach out to rival China amid ongoing tense relations between the two sides. President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday named William Lai to head up the government following the resignation ... ( read original story ...)

Two more global banks eye entry into Taiwan market

Taipei, Sept. 5 (CNA) Two foreign financial institutions, among the top 500 banks in the world, have expressed an interest in establishing a foothold in Taiwan, the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) said Tuesday. Wang Li-chun (王立群), deputy ... ( read original story ...)

Why Taiwan is ideal for smart cities

http://www.property-report.com/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=834a5365-ce25-42de-9bf0-1c1cb55c69f9&groupId=10184&ext=png1503020811256 Taiwan’s major urban areas are best suited for advancement as smart cities, Virginia-based public-private partnership ... ( read original story ...)

Why Taiwan is ideal for smart city development

Taiwan’s major urban areas are best suited for advancement as smart cities, Virginia-based public-private partnership MeriTalk reported. World-famous for its PC and motherboard manufacturing industry, Taiwan is primed for piloting smart city programmes ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan appoints new premier to drive reform efforts

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has appointed as premier William Lai, the mayor of its southern city of Tainan, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, as she moved to shore up declining public support. A reshuffle to replace the premier had been anticipated for ... ( read original story ...)

Tsai Names Rising Star in Taiwan as Premier Ahead of 2018 Vote

President Tsai Ing-wen named a popular southern Taiwan mayor to lead her government, as she seeks to rebuild support ahead of next year’s local elections. Tsai on Tuesday appointed Tainan Mayor William Lai to take over as premier, a day after Lin Chuan ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s Cities Get Smart: Embracing Internet of Things

The Taiwan economy is performing respectably this year on the ... The government is currently accepting bids for a new round of smart-city project applications, with the winners to receive government funding for their initiatives. The bidders might ... ( read original story ...)

Explore Taipei by Boat, Bus and Bicycle

If you fancy a chance to explore Taipei, don’t let Taipei’s traffic congestion limit you to the MRT! Check out the city’s boats, buses and bicycles for some awesome places to visit in Taipei City. Escape the traffic: Explore Taipei on its boats ... ( read original story ...)