Only a handful of companies in the industry, including TaiMed Biologics Inc and ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd, have market values of more than US$1bil. Aslan had weighed a US IPO, among various options, but decided against that partly because of volatility in ... ( read original story ...)
IDT to Showcase Latest Advanced System Solutions at Tech Taipei
SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/12/17 -- Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) (NASDAQ: IDTI) announced today that it will showcase its latest sensing and wireless power solutions this month at Tech Taipei, one of Taipei's most important automotive ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan bans eating dogs and cats
Taiwan has banned the eating of dogs and cats, lawmakers said on Wednesday, as pressure grows to improve animal welfare after a spate of cruelty cases that stirred public outrage. Parliament passed legislation to outlaw the consumption, purchase or ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan bans sale and consumption of dog and cat meat
BEIJING -- Taiwan's legislature has explicitly banned the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat and increased the penalty for animal cruelty, underscoring growing awareness of animal welfare in one of Asia's most prosperous societies. The legislature ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan bans eating dog and cat meat
Beijing (CNN)Taiwan has outlawed the consumption of dog and cat meat, as the island's legislature on Tuesday passed a landmark amendment to its animal protection laws. The island's official Central News Agency (CNA) said the revision showed the transition ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks fall; TSMC edge down ahead of results
TAIPEI, April 12 Taiwan stocks fell along with other regional ... The electronics subindex dropped 0.4 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.2 percent. TSMC, the world's top contract chipmaker and an Apple Inc supplier, fell 0.5 percent. ( read original story ...)
10 Cheap or Free Things to Do in Taipei, Taiwan
Wondering if there are free things to do in Taipei, Taiwan? The capital of this small island has seen an increasing number of foreign tourists every year. It’s no longer an extremely budget destination, although it’s still considerably cheaper than Japan. ( read original story ...)
INTERVIEW: DuoSkin, Wearable Technology Hailing from Taiwan Street Fashion Culture
It was awarded the 2017 SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards in March, the same award Twitter and Airbnb have won in the past. And it was inspired by the inexpensive and highly accessible street fashion in Taiwan. Listen We all went through the temporary ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Sunroute Taipei
For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle during limited hours is offered to guests. Hotel Sunroute Taipei is a smoke-free property. Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Smartphone sales to heat up starting 2Q17
Sales of smartphones in the Taiwan market are expected to gain momentum starting the second quarter of 2017, buoyed by the launch of new flagship models by a number of brand vendors, according to sources form local retail channels. Samsung Electronics ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks flat; Hon Hai, TSMC edge up
TAIPEI, April 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks were flat on Tuesday, with Hon Hai Precision Industry gaining after posting first-quarter sales growth and following a report that it has joined the fray to bid for Toshiba Corp's chip business. The main TAIEX ... ( read original story ...)
Uber Taiwan to restart engine on Thursday
Ridesharing company Uber on Monday announced that the company and its mobile application would be making a return to the Taiwanese market this Thursday with a new business model that ... in fines for violations against Taiwan's transportation laws, Uber's ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba may sell chip business to Foxconn for $27bn
Taiwan manufacturer Foxconn has signalled it could mount a $27bn (£21.7bn) bid for Toshiba's chip business, according to reports. Toshiba has put part or all of its valuable memory chip unit up for sale to plug a gaping hole in its finances. Foxconn's ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn could bid up to $27 billion for Toshiba's chip business – Bbg
Taiwan's Foxconn (2317.TW) has indicated that it may pay as much as 3 trillion yen ($26.99 billion) for Toshiba Corp's (6502.T) chip business, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. South Korea's SK Hynix Inc (000660.KS ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn may bid up to $27-billion for Toshiba’s chip business: report
Taiwan’s Foxconn has indicated that it may pay as much as 3 trillion yen ($26.99-billion) for Toshiba Corp’s chip business, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc and chipmaker Broadcom Ltd ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan exports continue tech-fueled surge
Taiwan's exports again made double-digit gains in March ... largely on the back of gains in semiconductor shipments, the Ministry of Finance said Monday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast an expansion of 17.5%, with analysts ... ( read original story ...)