The Sounds of Taiwan" 2021 New Year Concert performed to a packed in-person audience on January 1 and was also live streamed to music lovers around the world. This is the third annual concert ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Seals Manufacturing Deal With Chinese EV Startup Byton
Apple Inc. supplier Foxconn Technology Group signed a strategic cooperation deal with embattled Chinese electric-vehicle startup Byton Ltd. in a transaction that could mark a large bet by the iPhone ... ( read original story ...)
Apple supplier Foxconn forges ties with Chinese EV startup Byton
Key iPhone assembler Foxconn has made its latest bet on the growing electric vehicle industry by forging ties to struggling Chinese startup Byton. As part of a deal announced on Monday, Foxconn will ... ( read original story ...)
JJ Lin shares jaw-dropping view of ‘sunrise’ from Taipei luxury condo
TAIPEI (The China Post) — Singaporean singer JJ Lin (林俊傑) posted a stunning sunrise view from his luxury home in Taipei Neihu, drawing much attention from his fans on Sunday. In an Instagram post, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan III-V suppliers to increase VCSEL shipments for dToF sensors for Android phones
Android-camp handset vendors including Samsung Electronics are expected to follow in the footsteps of Apple in incorporating direct time-of-flight (dToF) CMOS image sensors (CIS) into their new models ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for filters to rise thanks to increasing adoption of ToF technologies in smartphones
First-tier smartphone brands such as Apple and Samsung Electronics have begun adopting time of flight (ToF) technologies in their new smartphones, which is expected to boost the penetration of filters ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan quartz vendors see 5G small cells, IoT devices as new outlets in 2021
Taiwan makers of quartz crystal components are set to embrace new growth momentum in 2021 from segments of 5G small cells and diverse IoT devices that are expected to proliferate, after seeing their ... ( read original story ...)
Known for 5G mmWave testing solutions, Taiwan’s TMYTEK sets its sights on base stations
TMYTEK recently raised a Series A+ round of about $10 million for products that make it easier to test 5G millimeter wave equipment. So far, the company’s clients include KDDI, NTT DoCoMo and research ... ( read original story ...)
Apple supplier Foxconn in talks to invest in embattled Chinese Tesla challenger Byton
Foxconn plans to invest around US$200 million in Byton, with mass production of the M-Byte electric SUV planned for 2022, as it seeks to diversify its business that is heavily reliant on Apple. ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor criticizes ruling party for late notice on NHI rate hike
Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) criticized the ruling party for not informing nationals of the new National Health Insurance (NHI) rate in advance, which would rise from 4.69 percent to 5.17%, effective ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn in Talks With Chinese EV Startup Byton for Funding
Apple Inc. supplier Foxconn Technology Group is in talks to invest in embattled Chinese electric-vehicle startup Byton Ltd. in a deal that could mark a large bet by the iPhone assembler on the ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S21 next week
Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday confirmed plans to unveil its next-generation Galaxy S21 smartphone next week as it tries to fend off challenges from Apple Inc. and Chinese brands. Samsung’s Galaxy ... ( read original story ...)
Convoy’s board swells to 16 directors as boardroom manoeuvres continue in shareholders’ jostle for control
The enlarged board would strengthen the hand of the Tsai family, which owns 29.98 per cent stake in Convoy, against an attempt by Kwok Hui-kwan – with 29.91 per cent shareholding – to seize control of ... ( read original story ...)
Taxi driver in Taiwan offers free rides in return for singing karaoke
Tu Ching Liang’s videos of warbling passengers have been viewed millions of times ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong researchers claim breakthrough method can detect autism risk by scanning back of eye
Chinese University team studied retinal images taken with specialised cameras for physical signs found in eyes of children with the disorder, but they need more test subjects to fully develop the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Manufacturing PMI Surges In December – Markit
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan continued to expand in December, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from market Economics ... ( read original story ...)