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 ...)
Wife of Taiwan activist sees China “conspiracy” behind husband's arrest
TAOYUAN, Taiwan The wife of a Taiwan activist accused China of "political conspiracy" on Monday after she was barred from traveling to the mainland to support her husband who has been detained there on suspicion of endangering national security. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks little changed; healthcare stocks fall on report of govt share sale plan
TAIPEI, April 10 Taiwan stocks were flat on Monday, as gains in financial shares were offset by losses in healthcare counters, which fell after a media report that a government-run fund was set to offload its holdings in healthcare companies. As of 0226 ... ( read original story ...)
HTC/Asus face fierce competition from Chinese smartphone brands
It seems that Taiwanese smartphone brands are in trouble during the last few months. Take HTC and ASUS for example, two companies that used to rule their inland market and neighbouring countries but not any more. According to recent info that comes ... ( read original story ...)
'Have smartphone, will travel' is mantra of new Chinese tourists
I bought the ticket several months in advance, and as the date of departure drew near, I received a text message on my smartphone. It said, "Would you like to chat with your fellow passengers traveling together to Taiwan on the same flight?" The message ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese Tourists May Be Forced to Hand Over Phones, Passwords When Visiting the U.S.
Travelers visiting the U.S. from 38 countries including Taiwan could be forced to give up their smartphones and social media passwords as part of a new “extreme vetting” process, according to Trump administration officials. The security measure would ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone 3D Camera Market Progresses for Huge Profits During 2016-2022
Apart from this, most of the smart phone vendors manufacture their smartphones in countries such as China, Japan, and Taiwan. In North America region, smartphone 3D cameras have won widespread acceptance for both personal and business use. Increasing crave ... ( read original story ...)