Here’s today’s ranking of the top 10 most-read domestic stories in China, in economics, finance and current affairs. We want to help you get a sense of what’s trending in the Chinese language sphere. ( read original story ...)
COMPUTEX 2021 Virtual; Tech Leaders Gather to Decode the Progress of the Global Technology Ecosystems
Virtual organized by TAITRA extended keynote and forum speeches to top CEOs and senior executives from leading international companies. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan IC design houses see orders pick up for servers
Chip orders for servers and datacenters have started picking up, according to sources at Taiwan-based IC design houses, which expect the orders pull-in momentum to carry on through the first half of ... ( read original story ...)
Himax Technologies, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for FY2020
Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today declared a cash dividend of 27.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan targets COVID-19 vaccination for 60% of population by Oct
Taiwan aims to cover 60% of its population with at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine by October, the health minister said on Friday, adding that the island's infection rate was not good, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president said China interfered in and delayed its COVID-19 vaccine deal with Pfizer-BioNTech
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said in a tweet on Wednesday that Taiwan will "oppose attempts to exploit vaccine supply for political purposes." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party to recommend sending some of its AstraZeneca Covid vaccine supply to Taiwan
A Japan ruling party committee will recommend the government provide part of the national supply of Covid-19 vaccines secured from AstraZeneca to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic to Derail Thai Telcos’ Recovery
Revenue momentum for Thai telecom operators is likely to slow amid a protracted economic recovery from the thi ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs upgraded Taiwan stocks. Its top APAC strategist explains why
Goldman Sachs has upgraded its recommendation for Taiwan stocks, and says it "looks good under the hood." The benchmark Taiex has taken a beating in recent weeks, and is leading losses among major ... ( read original story ...)
Fake news alert: Taiwan fights disinformation as COVID surges
Rinsing your mouth with hot water for 30 minutes and swallowing will allow your stomach acid to kill COVID-19. Taking a hot bath regularly will also prevent you from getting the virus. These are just ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering providing AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to Taiwan -newspaper
The Japanese government is considering providing part of the national supply of COVID-19 vaccines secured from AstraZeneca PLC (AZN.L) to Taiwan, Japan's Sankei newspaper reported on Friday, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Prays for Rain and Scrambles to Save Water
Some of the island’s lakes and reservoirs have nearly run dry. And water restrictions have forced many residents to modify how they shower, wash dishes and flush. ( read original story ...)
Blank cheque firm PTK merges with Israel’s Valens, says SPACs will become more mainstream
If successful, the de-SPAC transaction could close in the fall of 2021 and give Valens a post-money valuation of about $1.16 billion. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares Likely Rangebound On Friday.
The Taiwan stock market on Thursday ended the four-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 600 points or 3.8 percent. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan must choose between virus and politics
Should they accept assistance from a country that wants to see Taiwan cease to exist as a self-governing entity? Or, to put it another way, is the virus more important than politics? So far, Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
John Cena’s apology after Taiwan comment feels like a ‘forced confession,’ free speech advocate says
Suzanne Nossel explains why she finds John Cena’s apology to China “troubling” after he called Taiwan a country during an interview for his upcoming film. ( read original story ...)