Communications between Taiwan and Matsu are mainly maintained through two submarine cables: Taima No. 2 (台馬二號) and Taima No. 3 (台馬三號). Last month, communications were slightly disrupted after Taima No ...
Chunghwa Telecom bets big on AI to reach trillion-dollar valuation in 2025
Taiwan's telecom giant Chunghwa Telecom is setting its sights on a trillion-dollar market value by 2025, building on seven consecutive years of record performance. The company's growth strategy ...
Taiwan subsea cable snaps again, Coast Guard probes nearby ships
Following protocol, Chunghwa Telecom mobilized personnel to conduct measurements and notified the Coast Guard to investigate whether any suspicious vessels were near the fault site. The company is ...
Undersea telecom cable to Matsu breaks again
There are three undersea cables connecting Taiwan with Matsu, although the No. 2 and No. 3 cables are the most heavily used. There were breakages in the No. 2 cable on Oct. 3 last year and on Jan. 22 ...
US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence
US State Department plays down changes as ‘routine’ update after Taipei welcomes ‘positive and friendly’ wording.
US drops website statement that it does not support Taiwan independence
TAIPEI - The US State Department has removed a statement on its website that says it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island’s government praised on Feb 16 as supporting ...
CHT to lay new undersea cables
Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT, 中華電信) yesterday said it is boosting expenditure on deploying new undersea cables this year to as much as NT$2 billion (US$60.9 million) to meet customer demand, enhance ...
Taiwan Defends Semiconductor Sector Amid U.S. Criticism
Taiwan's top technology official defends the island's semiconductor industry after U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes its dominance. Wu Cheng-wen emphasizes Taiwan's half-century of investment in the sector and the importance of global collaboration,
Rep c’ttee seeks stronger Nigeria-Taiwan ties in science, technology
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering, Inuwa Garba, has called for improved collaboration between Nigeria and Taiwan in the fields of science, engineering,
Taiwan’s LEO satellite supply chain drives PCB industry growth
Taiwan is actively developing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology and industry, which will enhance the capabilities of Taiwanese PCB makers.
AI drives mobile brands to carve out competition, Taiwan’s market share heats up in 2025
Taiwan's smartphone shipments are projected to surpass 5 million units, driven by the expanding influence of generative AI technologies. Despite the challenges of inflation, increasing market ...
Chunghwa Telecom aims to exceed NT$1 trillion market value with six key strategies
Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Alex Chien stated that in 2024, despite facing risks from geopolitical tensions, rising electricity prices, and natural disasters, the group aims to achieve revenue exceeding ...
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom doubles down on AI and 5G investments
Chunghwa Telecom Chair Chien Chih‐cheng (簡志誠) announced a slew of investment plans on Tuesday. Speaking at a banquet, Chien said the company’s profits are expected to hit an eight-year high, per CNA.
NCC to suspend policy on device inspection fees
The National Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday announced that it would suspend the collection of inspection fees for telecommunication radio frequency devices purchased from overseas through ...
Samsung appoints Dustin Lee to revive China smartphone business
Samsung Electronics Device eXperience (DX) division is implementing significant changes to its overseas leadership to strengthen global competitiveness. Most notably, former Taiwan General Manager ...
Chunghwa Telecom reports revenue growth in January 2025
Taiwan's largest telecommunications services provider and a prominent player in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry with a market capitalization of $29.8 billion, disclosed its ...