Thoughts from Taipei: Looking at the green technology today

A trash bin and a recycling bin stand side by side on the streets of Taipei. With a recycling rate of 55 per cent ... In October this year, Eco-Business partnered Asia Pacific Breweries to run a roundtable on how Singapore can move towards a zero-waste ... ( read original story ...)

Foxconn, Sharp jointly offer augmented reality ads

TAIPEI -- Key iPhone assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn Technology Group, on Wednesday unveiled an augmented reality advertising project using high-resolution 4K TVs made by its Japanese subsidiary Sharp Corporation. During a ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan hopes to strengthen relations with ASEAN

A seminar on “Business opportunity in ASEAN Economic Integration” was held on Thursday, Oct 27 by Indonesia Taiwan Business Council (ITBC) and Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). The seminar aimed to discuss about the potential business ... ( read original story ...)

Citi talks: how to build remarkable user experiences

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Citibank Taiwan Business Manager of Global Consumer Banking Yunny Lee (李芸) said the recent rollout of voice biometrics and mobile app was just one part of the company's drive to offer a satisfying user experience. Citibank made ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks fall to over two-week lows; TSMC down

The electronics subindex sank 1.1 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.6 percent. Losses were paced by heavyweights such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). The world's biggest contract chip maker and a foreign investor favourite fell ... ( read original story ...)

VietJet launches flights to Hue, Taipei from Hanoi

KUALA LUMPUR: VIETJET, the international low-cost airline from Vietnam, has launched two new routes connecting Hanoi with Taipei and Hanoi with Hue at Noi Bai International Airport, as part of its network expansion plan. The exercise is also part of the ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan market: Oppo launches mid-range A39 smartphone

China-based smartphone vendor Oppo has introduced a mid-range smartphone, the A39, into the Taiwan market, priced at NT$7,490 (US$237) unlocked. The phone features a 5.2-inch IPS 720 by 1280 display, MediaTek octa-core M6750 CPU, 13-megapixel main camera ... ( read original story ...)

TSSC inks MoU with Taiwan for collaborative skill development

The Agreement signed by Lt. Gen SP Kochhar (Retd), CEO, Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and a high level delegation of Taiwan officials and experts led by J.P. Wang, Deputy Director General of the Department of Investment Services, Ministry of Economic ... ( read original story ...)

Chunghwa posts 3Q profit

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) _ Chunghwa Telecom Co. (CHT) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $302.7 million. The Taipei, Taiwan-based company said it had net income of 39 cents per share. The telecommunications company posted revenue of $1.85 billion in ... ( read original story ...)