Taiwan's new central bank chief said the bank is open to adopting new technology such as the blockchain to improve the functioning of the financial system. In his inaugural speech, Yang Chin-long said the central bank will adopt "artificial intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Central Bank to Consider Blockchain Technology for Payment Systems
Considering the efficiency of decentralized ledger technology, Taiwan’s central bank has announced that it will explore the option of implementing blockchain technology in order to improve its operations. On Monday, the prospect was revealed by Yang Chin ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan warns its firms to be wary as China grants greater access
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) - Taiwan on Wednesday warned its companies and people to exercise caution and not rush to China’s embrace after Beijing released new measures meant to further ease investment by Taiwan firms. Taiwan companies have flocked to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Detains Developer of Building Where Quake Killed 14
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Prosecutors in eastern Taiwan have detained the developer of a building complex that collapsed in an earthquake earlier this month, killing 14 people. The office of the Hualien district prosecutor said in a statement Tuesday that Liu ... ( read original story ...)
Asustek unveils 1st AI smartphones at MWC
Taipei, Feb. 28 (CNA) Taiwan-based Asustek Computer Inc. has unveiled its first smartphone models with artificial intelligence functions on at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 being held in Barcelona. Asustek Chief Executive Officer Jerry Shen ... ( read original story ...)
World News: Taiwan seeks ‘new phase’ of China ties in reshuffle
Taipei - Taiwan replaced its China affairs chief Friday, promoting a minister associated with pro-independence politics in what it said was a bid to forge a "new phase" in relations with rival Beijing. Analysts said the move, part of a major reshuffle ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s LCD subsidiary files patent suits against mainland Chinese rival
TAIPEI -- Major Taiwanese liquid crystal display panel maker Innolux is suing two affiliates of its mainland Chinese rival HKC for infringing on 17 of its intellectual property rights. The move by the subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known ... ( read original story ...)
Sercomm Introduces New Series of LTE-M IoT Devices
Leveraging Orange's LTE-M Network, Sercomm's New IoT Devices Answer the Needs of Numerous Markets TAIPEI, Taiwan, Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sercomm (5388.TW), a leading manufacturer and supplier of telecom equipment, announced today the availability of ... ( read original story ...)
Toilet paper is wiped out: Taiwan’s premier pleads for calm after the public clear out loo paper from supermarkets following rumours of an imminent price hike
Taiwan's premier was forced to call for calm on Tuesday after people began panic-buying toilet roll amid rumours of a major price hike. Supermarket shelves were stripped bare and online retailers cleaned out amid what has been dubbed the 'toilet paper ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s military veterans clash with police in pension protest, retired colonel in critical condition
Protesters including senior military veterans pushed down a gate to Taiwan’s parliament building on Tuesday and clashed with police as they tried to storm in over pension cutbacks. One former colonel was in a critical condition in hospital after ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and HK fear China’s harder line after Xi Jinping power play
While Beijing was outlining the path for Xi Jinping to rule as China’s president for life, Tsai Ing-wen, his democratically elected counterpart in Taiwan, was speaking about the importance of universal human rights at a Holocaust memorial ceremony in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan police, protesters clash over pension cuts
Police in Taiwan have clashed with demonstrators — including senior military veterans — who tried to storm the parliament building in protest at government-proposed pension reforms. Scores of demonstrators pushed down a gate to the parliament compound ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shares end down on profit taking
Taipei, Feb. 27 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed lower on Tuesday as investors locked in gains built earlier in the session after the main board breached 10,900 points and approached the critical 11,000 point level, dealers said. The latest quarterly index ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Paraguay cut tariffs as bilateral economic accord takes effect
Taipei, Feb. 27 (CNA) An economic cooperation agreement between Taiwan and Paraguay that was signed in mid-2017 will become effective on Wednesday, introducing tariff cuts that are expected to save Taiwanese exporters about US$900,000 (NT$27 million) per ... ( read original story ...)
Clifford Beaumont – UK Home Loan Approvals Rise
nbsp; TAIPEI, TAIWAN, February 27 ... indicating that households remain cautious in the current economic climate. UK Finance, a mortgage industry association, reported that the number of approved home loans increased from 36,085 to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Innolux sues Chinese TV maker for flat panel patent ripoff
Innolux Corp., one of the largest flat panel makers in Taiwan, has filed suit in two courts in China ... Innolux said it has filed suit against HKC Corp with the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court and the Ningbo Intermediate People's Court on February ... ( read original story ...)