Move over consoles, PC gaming is back

With graphics chips getting smaller, along with better cooling systems and battery technology, some laptops now offer performance ... head of sales and marketing in the country. Shares of the Taipei-based company have more than doubled since 2013. ( read original story ...)

Google and HTC sign $1.1bn cooperation agreement

Additionally, this agreement also represents a significant investment by Google in Taiwan as a key innovation and technology hub. “As a pioneer of the smartphone market, we are very proud of our history of innovation. Our unmatched smartphone value chain ... ( read original story ...)

One Surprise Standout for Uber: Food Delivery

The delivery service, available in more than 120 markets globally, sometimes eclipses Uber’s main ride-hailing business in markets like Tokyo; Taipei, Taiwan; and Seoul, South Korea, the company said. The number of trips taken by UberEats drivers grew by ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan to showcase innovations at IoT

This technology will become a key tool for significant advances ... Learn more about these technological advancements and many other treats and join Taiwan’s best tech brands in creating a smarter future at the Taiwan IoT Solutions for Smart Living ... ( read original story ...)

Vatican officials offer eulogies for former Taiwan Archbishop

TAIPEI: A requiem Mass for retired Archbishop Matthew Kia Yen-wen of Taipei was held Sept. 16 at Holy Family Church in the Taiwanese capital. He died Aug. 22 at age 92. Eulogies from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican's Secretary of State, and Cardinal ... ( read original story ...)

Low income earners are major credit card spenders in Taiwan

Taipei, Sept. 23 (CNA) Low income earners have been Taiwan's major credit card spenders over the past two years, with those earning less than NT$750,000 (US$24,824) per annum accounting for a majority of total credit card spending, the National Credit Card ... ( read original story ...)

TSMC operations base to remain in Taiwan: Chairman

As such, the majority of TSMC's operations will remain in Taiwan, where Chang hopes the availability of ... Chang, who was recently named one of the 100 most visionary business leaders in the world by New York-based business magazine Forbes, proved just ... ( read original story ...)

Economic optimism index hits highest in over 2 years: survey

Taipei, Sept. 23 (CNA) An index measuring optimism about the local economy over the next six months hit its highest in more than two years after a recent slew of economic data pointed to improvements, according to Cathay Financial Holding Co. (國泰金). ( read original story ...)

Google deal expected to affect HTC smartphone R&D capability

Taipei, Sept. 23 (CNA) A deal for Taiwan-based HTC Corp. (宏達電 ... a deal that will also allow the U.S. buyer to receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property. HTC has built good business ties with Google over the years. ( read original story ...)