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Taiwan's UMC says to invest $8 billion in 12-inch wafer fab

TAINAN, Taiwan (Reuters) – Taiwan's UMC, the world's No.2 contract chip maker, said it will invest $8 billion in a 12-inch wafer plant in Taiwan, joining its peers in investing in high-end technology to meet demand for chips in fast-growing markets like mobile devices. UMC held a ground-breaking ceremony for phase 5 and 6...

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ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at $799

First the rumor mill revealed ASUS had plans to refresh Ultrabooks with Ivy Bridge and 1080p IPS displays. Then the company confirmed the news itself when it brought some new Zenbook Prime laptops out for a demo and promised they'd go on sale in ASUS' native Taiwan. Now we've got some splendid news for...

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Recall news

The following recall has been announced: (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's president set to start 2nd term under China's shadow, but with improved economic ties China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term 'World's oldest junk' returns to Taiwan Taiwan gets HK and Macau missions Taiwan city to offer dog poop lottery

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Next Media Animation Tackles iPhone 5 Rumors

In this latest video from the Taiwan animation news organization NMA, The ghost of Steve Jobs comes back to congratulate Darth Vader Tim Cook for stabbing a hippie in the back for literally sitting on the domain name iPhone5.com. Then, … (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD...

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Taiwan's free-trade woes

TAIPEI, Taiwan — It's all talk now, but a three-way pact between China, Japan and South Korea could create a rival to the world's largest free-trade zones in size. As such, it has Taipei more than a little concerned, namely since it could remove any competitive edge the tiny island has against its main...

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Iwicki wins freestyle title, Skyline grad headed to Taiwan | Prep sports news

Eastside Catholic freshman Matt Iwicki captured his third consecutive Washington State Wrestling Association freestyle state championship at Centralia High School, winning the 120 pound weight class over Brian Burchett of Seabeck. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan donates $30,000 for Kentucky storm recovery efforts Taiwan Authorizes State Fund to Step Into Stock Market Singapore...

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Toward universal coverage – Taiwan’s experience

National health insurance I. Preface The World Health Organization (WHO) attaches great importance to the establishment of health care systems. Its 2010 World Health Report focused on universal health care, and the 2012 World (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at...

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Ma Ying-jeou Inauguration: It's Time For Action In Taiwan

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday delivered an inaugural address that highlighted the central role of economic growth in solving many of the island's challenges, including the creation of better jobs. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan president pledges to continue engaging China Taiwan president takes office amid protests News Summary: Taiwan's Ma set for...

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Senior US lawmaker presses on jets in Taiwan

A senior US lawmaker said Monday that she spoke to Taiwan's leaders about the need to upgrade the island's air force, after the House of Representatives voted to force the sale of new F-16s. (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at...

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Taiwan Cooperative Bank Still In Talks To Sell Stake To BNP – Source

Taiwan Cooperative Bank is still in talks to sell a stake to BNP Paribas SA (BNP.FR), as part of the government-owned bank's plan to raise NT$18 billion (US$609.9 million) through a private share placement to replenish its capital, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday. (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook...

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Taiwan president pledges to continue engaging China

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou pledged to continue with a policy of active cross-strait engagement which has improved ties with Beijing dramatically as he was sworn in for his second term in office. B ….. (read the story…) Related items Ma Ying-jeou Inauguration: It's Time For Action In Taiwan Taiwan president takes office amid protests...

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Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsNews Summary: Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term

TENSIONS EASED: Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has leveraged growing economic ties with China to reduce tensions to their lowest level since the two sides split in 1949. (read the story…) Related items Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsUS raises hope of sale of new fighters to Taiwan Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsChinese spies...

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