Israeli startups in cybersecurity, AI, and digital health will get funds to test out technologies and find partners and investors in the East Asian country ... ( read original story ...)
China, Korea, Egypt report rise in virus cases as curbs ease
China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and ... ( read original story ...)
Controversy brews in Taiwan over ties of home-grown bubble tea chains to mainland
TAIPEI - Taiwanese are passionate about two things: politics and food. But what happens when the two worlds clash?. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Controversy brews in Taiwan over ties of homegrown bubble tea chains to mainland
TAIPEI - Taiwanese are passionate about two things: politics and food. But what happens when the two worlds clash?. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
BTS Member Suga’s Solo Mixtape Was A Record-Breaker In Canada
He may not have reached the top 10, but Suga still managed to do things very few of his countrymen (or perhaps none, depending on the record) have managed before. ( read original story ...)
Taipei slashes fees to boost local tourism
The only foreigners allowed entry are those who hold Alien Resident Certificates or documents proving they are in Taiwan for diplomatic or other official purposes, or to fulfill business contracts, as ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus cancels Computex 2020, Taiwan’s PC showcase
TAITRA has rescheduled Computex for June 1-5, 2021, as coronavirus-related travel restrictions would have made it too difficult to attract attendees. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Risks or Opportunities? — Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions in a Global Push by a Rising China
These days, the motives, targets, locations, and sectors for business acquisitions are becoming increasingly diverse. More and more ... ( read original story ...)
Total Foundry Revenue Increases by 20% YoY in 2Q20, While Market Uncertainties Remain in 2H20, Says TrendForce
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest investigations by TrendForce, the combined revenues of the top 10 foundries increased by more than 20% YoY in 2Q20. This growth took place as ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan business people urged to seize development opportunities on mainland
A Chinese mainland official on Wednesday called on Taiwan business people to seize opportunities on the mainland for better development. Liu Jieyi, head of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State ... ( read original story ...)
What Taipei Can Teach Local Leaders Elsewhere About Democratic Governance
In recent months, Americans have witnessed the extraordinary leadership of state and local leaders — despite the lack of one synchronized national strategy. Debates over re-opening drag on, and ... ( read original story ...)
IBM exits facial recognition business
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) on Monday announced in a letter to the US Congress that it would no longer offer facial recognition or analysis software, calling for new efforts to pursue ... ( read original story ...)
Huayu 101, Your Best Online Resources for Learning Mandarin Chinese
Huayu 101, an online Mandarin Chinese learning platform established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) for foreigners on short-term stays in Taiw ... ( read original story ...)
Czech Senate Speaker to Visit Taiwan in Trip That Could Irk China
The speaker of the Czech upper house of parliament is to travel to Taiwan with a trade mission at the end of August, potentially further souring his country's relations with China which regards the ... ( read original story ...)
UMC Reports Sales for May 2020
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of May 2020. Revenues for May 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market Expected To Open In The Green
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in five straight sessions, advancing almost 540 points or 5 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just beneath the 11,480-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)