For the day, the index added 13.63 points or 0.13 percent to finish at 10,457.54 after trading between 10,436.31 and 10,490.05 on turnover of 98.94 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial lost 0.80 percent, while Mega Financial dipped 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan politicians scuffle during heated spending debate
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Politicians scuffled in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over how billions of dollar for an infrastructure development plan will be allocated. Members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s brawling in parliament is a political way of life
These are external links and will open in a new window On the outside, the main building of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan - or parliament - is a picture of calm. Two rows of neatly-trimmed shrubbery and trees line the courtyard leading to the stately-looking ... ( read original story ...)
China market: Smartphone brands show polarized sales performances
China and Taiwan smartphone vendors are showing polarized sales performances in China market, with smaller vendors such as LeEco and Asustek Computer gradually losing ground and leading ones such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo Oppo steadily trending upward ... ( read original story ...)
Scuffles break out in Taiwan parliament over infrastructure budget
A brawl breaks out between members of the ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan. No reporter narration. (ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION) Scuffles broke out in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday (July 18) during a budget meeting for an infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to conditionally lift 16-year-old import ban on Japanese beef
TAIPEI – Taiwan has decided in principle to lift a ban since 2001 on beef imported from Japan, action taken following the discovery there of cattle with mad cow disease, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement posted Monday on its website. ( read original story ...)
TICTeC@Taipei: Agenda now online, early bird tickets still available
As we shared back in April, this September we’ll be hosting an extra edition of our TICTeC research conference, in Taipei. TICTeC, or The Impacts of Civic Technology Conference, is the Civic Tech sector’s only conference that’s dedicated to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan AI Labs moving to turn Tainan into AI-backed city
For the project, he said the STSP Bureau and Taiwan AI Labs have pooled resources from the government and private sectors, including the MOST, Tainan City Government, National Cheng Kung University, GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology, Metal Industries Research ... ( read original story ...)
China upset about “negative” Taiwan content in U.S. defense bill
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday it had lodged a stern complaint with the United States after the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of a big annual defense bill that would expand exchanges with self-ruled Taiwan. China considers ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Appointees Face Taiwan Probe Over Alleged Deal Leaks
Taiwan prosecutors are investigating a criminal complaint against directors appointed by Carlyle Group LP to the board of one of the island’s biggest broadcasters over an alleged breach of their duties during efforts to offload the private equity firm ... ( read original story ...)
RI business forum in Taipei to spur investment
aimed to showcase Indonesia’s progress in improving the business climate. “Transparency is the spirit that we promote in our economic policy, especially in the investment policy. This in line with the New Southbound Policy that has become Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Appointees Face Taiwan Probe Over Alleged Leaks in Deal
Taiwan prosecutors are investigating a criminal complaint against directors appointed by Carlyle Group LP to the board of one of the island’s biggest broadcasters over an alleged breach of their duties during efforts to offload the private equity firm ... ( read original story ...)
RI business forum in Taipei aims to spur investment, trade
aimed to showcase Indonesia’s progress in improving the business climate. “Transparency is the spirit that we promote in our economic policy, especially in the investment policy. This in line with the New Southbound Policy that has become Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Driverless Buses Head to Taiwan
The boxy, electric bus bouncing along a road in a leafy university campus in Taiwan is fitted with special high-tech sensors, but it has no driver at the wheel. When a student steps out in front of the bus it slows down until she passes. Then it picks up ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom : to boost speeds with 4C rollout this month
Taiwanese mobile network operator (MNO) Chunghwa Telecom has unveiled plans to increase the number of 4G base stations it has in operation by 40% this year, while it is also aiming to increase downlink speeds, according to the Taipei Times. 06/20 TAIWAN ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa to deploy 4CA, boost speeds to 500Mbps
Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom plans to increase its number of 4G base stations by 40 percent this year, mostly in urban areas. Via this project, the operator aims to boost data transmission speed, Taipei Times reports, citing a company statement. ( read original story ...)