Taiwan Turnaround: Are regulators killing innovation?

In part 4 and the finale of the Taiwan Turnaround series looking at how Taiwan’s internet tech scene is catching up, TechNode looks at the effects that regulations have had on the startup economy and how the government plans to be more accommodating. ( read original story ...)

Science ministry to invest NT$4 billion on AI training

Taipei, Oct. 24 (CNA) The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will invest a total of NT$4 billion (US$133 million) over the next four years to cultivate a talent pool for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Shares Expected To Reverse Monday’s Gains

For the day, the index picked up 6.33 points or 0.06 percent to finish at 10,735.21 after trading between 10,731.90 and 10,792.27 on turnover of 104.28 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial climbed 1.23 percent, while Mega Financial ... ( read original story ...)

How fireflies were brought back from the brink in urban Taipei

Over the past four years, Taipei has spent NT$50 million (about US$1.6 million) on the project, which has established sustainable firefly populations in the Wenshan, Daan and Chungshan districts of the city. Taipei’s achievement is not unprecedented and ... ( read original story ...)

Fireflies make a comeback in Taiwanese, Japanese cities

Over the past four years, Taipei has spent NT$50 million (about US$1.6 million) on the project, which has established sustainable firefly populations in the Wenshan, Daan and Chungshan districts of the city. Taipei's achievement is not unprecedented ... ( read original story ...)

Apple sees iPhones as Artifical Intelligence platforms

The phone promises new facial recognition features such as Face ID to sign on to their phones or pay for goods with a steady glance at their phones.Reuters | October 24, 2017, 08:39 IST TAIPEI: Apple sees its mobile devices as a major platform for ... ( read original story ...)

Hopes and fears in Hong Kong, Taiwan

“Taiwan and China are two different countries ... “Many people will complain about economic problems, such as high property prices, or the rising cost of chicken and vegetables,” he added, “but are unaware that our political freedoms are gradually ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan nudges up 2017 economic growth forecast to 2.15 pct

Taipei, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s central bank edged up its economic growth forecast for 2017 to 2.15 percent from 2.11 percent, thanks to buoyant export orders which are underpinned by a global economic upswing and strong demand for electronics. ( read original story ...)