The semiconductor industry is a key pillar of Taiwan's economy Taiwan is the 21st largest economy in the world, just behind Switzerland and the N ... ( read original story ...)
HTC Rolls out Smartphone Model for Metaverse
HTC was once a top Android smartphone brand in the global market. The company launched the world’s first Android smartphone G1 in September 2008. HTC later also started making smartphones running ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Economic Outlook For H2 2022
Taiwan’s economy grew 6.57% in 2021, thanks to strong global demand for electronic products that benefited the country's semiconductor industry. The country is facing is a high consumer price ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei City holds funeral at sea for 10 people
The New Taipei City Government yesterday hosted a joint funeral ceremony for 10 people, including two Japanese, whose ashes were scattered at sea about 6km from the city’s Bali District (八里). The two ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Metro urges against hike in electricity prices
Taipei Metro voiced worry on Monday (June 27) that it may become financially unsustainable if electricity prices are hiked, as an energy committee meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Why China Has Increased Military Flights off the Coast of Taiwan?
Beijing is warning the United States, a historic backer of Taiwan, to retreat from the waters of East Asia. China and Taiwan have been at odds for more than 70 years. ( read original story ...)
US’ trade talks with Taiwan authorities ‘lack substance,’ to ‘squeeze more’ from its pawn
Liu Rui/GT. Economic officials from the US and Taiwan island held their first meeting on Monday (US time) under the "US-Taiwan Initiative on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan slams Beijing for blocking UN Ocean Conference delegates
Taiwan has condemned mainland Chinese authorities for blocking its experts from taking part in a United Nations sustainability event in yet another diplomatic snub from Beijing, which claims ... ( read original story ...)
G-7 nations must reject China’s Taiwan Strait claim
History will record that the United States and NATO, after repeatedly encouraging Ukraine’s membership, failed abysmally to deter or defeat Russia’s ongoing aggression and the consequent death, ... ( read original story ...)
HTC’s metaverse smartphone is here: What can it do and should it matter to you?
And if we aren't wrong, HTC is doing the same. Called the Desire 22 Pro, HTC's 'metaverse' smartphone has been launched in Taiwan. It has a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ display (1080 x 2412 pixels) with a 120Hz ... ( read original story ...)
‘Kills tens of millions’: Taiwan’s chilling message for China
After the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there are deep concerns about what China will do when it comes to the issue of Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says seven insurers have not received Russian bond payments
Taiwan's financial regulator said on Tuesday that seven Taiwanese insurance companies have not received interest due on May 27 on Russian Eurobonds after a grace period expired on Sunday evening. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers to Build $5 Billion Chip Plant in Texas
GlobalWafers Co. plans to build a $5 billion semiconductor silicon-wafer facility that will be the biggest of its kind on American soil, as the country contends with the fallout from a global shortage ... ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan hold first round of trade talks in new bid to counter China’s economic influence
Two sides expect to sign agreements covering trade areas spanning regulatory practices, digital trade and state-owned enterprises, US Trade Representative says The talks follow an announcement this ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s GlobalWafers to invest $5 bln in new silicon wafer plant in Texas
Taiwan's GlobalWafers Co Ltd will spend $5 billion on a new plant in Texas to make silicon wafers used in semiconductors, switching to the United States after a failed European investment. The company ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Says Taiwan Strait Flight Shows Commitment to Open Indo-Pacific
A U.S. Navy aircraft's flight through the Taiwan Strait last week demonstrated a U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, after China complained it ... ( read original story ...)