Global transactions of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have slowed down, whereas the venture capital (VC) market last year posted the strongest performance levels ever and will remain ... ( read original story ...)
China Thinks Time Is on Its Side Regarding Taiwan Takeover
Taiwan is in danger of being subsumed by China. But it’s not imminent, and it’s not because of what’s going on in Ukraine—at least not in the way you may think. Bringing Taiwan under its control has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan trade moving away from China may bring ‘untapped opportunities’, say analysts
“China’s threatening behaviour against Taiwan is likely to encourage further decoupling.” It mirrors that of Russia’s business environment currently, amid its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, which ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Zoo puts two ‘obese’ pandas on weight-loss diet and forced exercise routine
Two pandas at Taipei Zoo have been put on a new exercise regimen and a special weight-loss diet after they became obese, authorities have said. The two animals were born after mainland China gifted a ... ( read original story ...)
GOGORO UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST SWAPPABLE SOLID STATE BATTERY PROTOTYPE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogoro ® Inc., a global technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, today announced the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine
China is closely watching the events in Ukraine to evaluate its own strategy towards Taiwan, the island's foreign minister has warned. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Finally Lifts Japan Food Import Restrictions
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen administration announced that it would lift restrictions on food imports from five prefectures in Japan, including Fukushima. The move is a vital step for Japan-Taiwan relations, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan February exports surge, Ukraine war may disrupt supply chains
Exports rose 29.4% in 2021 to a record high, supported by robust global demand for the island's tech products from semiconductors to telecommunication.. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s pandemic vice-president — from lab bench to public office and back
In the 1990s, as a young professor at the National Taiwan University in Taipei, I got my first inkling of these ... That experience opened my eyes to the limitations of science and technology alone in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan prods state-owned banks to buy stocks as market falls-sources
Senior officials at Taiwan's finance ministry have called state-owned banks to prod them to buy stocks amid steep falls on the island's stock market due to the war in Ukraine, four sources familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Doubts US Promises, Fears It’ll Be On Its Own If China Invades: ‘Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow’
The withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan also raised worries in Taiwan Analysts said people thought as long as the U.S. military was close, they were safe Many think Putin's invasion is a direct ... ( read original story ...)
Putin sparks panic with export ban impacting smartphones, cars and medical equipment
PUTIN is threatening to spark chaos with an export ban that would impact almost every electronic device we use today, including smartphones, cars and medical equipment. ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports February Consolidated Revenues of NT$22.91 Billion, the Highest in Eight Years
TAIPEI, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE ... and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information. © ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Markets Targeted With Dollar Risk Highest Since 2017
A gauge of implied swings in the Taiwan dollar is headed for its highest close in over five years as fears of escalating tensions with China continue to dog the currency. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Feb exports surge, Ukraine war may disrupt supply chains
Taiwan's exports rose for a 20th straight month in February, and at a much higher rate than forecast, boosted by continued strong tech demand, though the central bank warned supply chains could be ... ( read original story ...)
Competition heats up for e-buses in Taiwan, challenges loom
Foxtron Vehicle Technologies' electric bus, the Model T, is set to start operation in Kaohsiung on March 16, heating up the race among Taiwan's e-bus developers. ( read original story ...)