Taiwan won plaudits for its successful containment of Covid-19 last year, which made its recent virus resurgence all the more surprising. Data shows it was unusually deadly, as well. While Taiwan has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Needs Action, Not Lip Service
As Taiwan finds itself increasingly isolated on the international stage, the United States should act to demonstrate support and to show that it will not look the other way when partners and allies ... ( read original story ...)
Why will Taiwan compete as Chinese Taipei at the Olympics in Tokyo?
The last time Tokyo held the Olympics, Taiwan was able to compete under its own name and flag. But that's no longer the case. Here's why. ( read original story ...)
Car chip shortage to abate, smartphones could be next, say players
LONDON: The semiconductor shortage that has gripped the world could last well into 2022 and hit smartphone production next, foreshadowing deficient supply for a range of appliances and industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Taiwan works with youth to build treasure trove of knowledge on climate change
As unprecedented downpours in Europe, China and India have shown, climate change is a challenge that all humanity must face in the 21st century. Last year, Citibank Taiwan Ltd (花旗台灣) and the Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from central Taiwan: The invasive onslaught
When I visited John Lamorie’s eco-farm in Pingtung a few weeks ago, the first thing I saw when I stepped out of his car was an iguana running along the ditch that borders his property. “It’s been ... ( read original story ...)
MediaTek likely to launch Dimensity 1300T chipset on July 26
After launching Helio chipsets this month, chipmaker MediaTek is likely to launch a new Dimensity 1300T chipset, which will be aimed at mobile gaming in particular, on July 26. ( read original story ...)
Skylar Park planning ahead for next Olympics after elimination from Tokyo Games in taekwondo
Skylar Park is leaving her first Olympics without the medal she expected in taekwondo, but she plans to try again in three years with her two younger brothers along as teammates. The highly-touted ... ( read original story ...)
In review: Lessons from COVID-19
Among the many messages is the notable one that competence matters during emergencies but is hard to achieve. Severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, hit Taiwan hard in 2003. The virus tore ... ( read original story ...)
Amid China’s pressure, Taiwan prepares for cyber war
Cyber attacks are a growing global threat and a number of countries are now focusing on the mounting threat of cybercrimes Taiwan being at the forefront amid C ... ( read original story ...)
Amid China’s military pressure, Taiwan prepares for cyber war
Cyber attacks are a growing global threat and a number of countries are now focusing on the mounting threat of cybercrimes, Taiwan being at the forefront amid China's military pressure and crippling ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Prepares For Cyber ‘World War III’; Alleges ‘most Attacks From China’
Taiwan has said that it has been able to defend against the overwhelming majority of attacks, which the island believes are coming from neighbouring China ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics badminton: PV Sindhu makes rollicking start, eases past Ksenia Polikarpova
The world number seven Indian PV Sindhu will next play Hong Kong’s world number 34 Cheung Ngan Yi in the group stage. ( read original story ...)
Floods May Trigger Production Delays in China’s ‘iPhone City’
As Zhengzhou residents wonder if the toll from record rainfall in China’s Henan province will exceed the latest tally of 58 deaths, authorities were estimating the province has incurred $10 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets mixed after modest gains on Wall St
Asian markets were mixed on Friday after major indices edged higher on Wall Street, preserving their gains for the week. Hong Kong and Shanghai fell, while Taipei, Sydney and Seoul advanced. Tokyo was ... ( read original story ...)
US dollar rises for second week in a row after volatility
The US dollar on Friday posted a second week of gains after a turbulent few days when currencies were buffeted by shifting risk appetite, with the market’s focus on next week’s US Federal Reserve ... ( read original story ...)