Rising demand for semiconductors by several industries, and investments made by governments and corporations to address the chip shortage, make the prospects bright for the semiconductor industry. As ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says sees ‘balance’ in auto chip supplies by fourth quarter
Global supply and demand for auto chips should reach a "balance" by the fourth quarter of 2021, Taiwan's government said on Saturday, reiterating its commitment to doing its part to tackle a shortage ... ( read original story ...)
US back-pedals after Biden suggested it would defend Taiwan against Chinese military attack
The US has stressed that its position on Taiwan has not changed after President Joe Biden suggested his administration would defend the island against a military attack. The US has long upheld a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China wants to ’emulate’ the Taliban
There was no immediate response from China, whose Taiwan Affairs Office did not answer calls seeking comment outside of business hours on Saturday. China has sought to build ties with the Taliban ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Commercial Investment Activity Up Significantly Mid-Year
Resilient markets like Singapore, Taipei and Seoul are expected to see Grade A rents rise above pre-pandemic levels by 2023. Some large occupiers may postpone long-term leasing decisions until clearer ... ( read original story ...)
FIBERSTAMP Launches 100G Ultra-long Distance Dual-rate QSFP28 ER4/ZR4 Optical Transceiver
FIBERSTAMP today launches two models of 100G long distance optical transceivers — 100G QSFP28 ER4 & ZR4, supporting up to 90km ultra-long distance dual-rate ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei agrees to fund new cultural and humanitarian center in Turkey
The funding will allow the center to provide vocational training programs to Syrian women who have fled their country’s civil war, and help them earn a living independently, the Taipei Economic and ... ( read original story ...)
APT teams up with Ericsson for Taiwan’s first 5G multi-operator core network
The move will significantly modernise Asia-Pacific Telecom (APT)’s network infrastructure, allowing it to dynamically operate between 4G and 5G networks ... ( read original story ...)
Report: GlobalFoundries files for IPO
Globalfoundries (GF) has filed for initial public offering (IPO) in New York, a move that could value the chipmaker at around $25 billion. According to a report from Reuters, in making a play for ... ( read original story ...)
Fire at pro-HK eatery in Taipei causes damage
A fire broke out early yesterday at a Taipei restaurant that offers work opportunities to young Hong Kongers who have fled the territory amid a crackdown on protesters, the Taipei Fire Department said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan handset sales start picking up
Since Taiwan's 5G network went into commercial use around mid-2020, 5G users are growing at a faster pace than expected. Three leading telecom operators in Taiwan have each reported more than 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Blaze forces closure of Taipei restaurant that supports Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters
A Taipei restaurant run by Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and supporters has been shut down after it was badly damaged in a fire in the early hours of Friday. The incident came just days after the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan July export orders leap again, COVID variants a concern
Taiwan’s export orders grew more than expected in July and the government said the outlook for the island’s tech goods remains strong on demand for high-end chips, though it warned the spread of COVID ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. position on Taiwan remains unchanged despite Biden comment, official says
U.S. policy on Taiwan had not changed after President Joe Biden appeared to suggest the United States would defend the island if it were attacked. ( read original story ...)
Wärtsilä Energy Storage for Renewable Energy Project in Taiwan
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a 5.2 MW / 5.2 MWh energy storage system to provide the frequency regulation in the ancillary service market for the Taiwanese grid as Taiwan seeks to achieve ... ( read original story ...)
White House backtracks after Biden appears to say US would defend Taiwan against China
Administration official plays down president’s comment comparing Taiwan commitments to those in Nato, saying US policy has not shifted ... ( read original story ...)