Chunghwa Telecom : posts 2Q profit

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) _ Chunghwa Telecom Co. (CHT) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $345.2 million. The Taipei, Taiwan-based company said it had net income of 45 cents per share. The telecommunications company posted revenue of $1.84 billion ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan: world’s top foundry aims to be startup hub

To stimulate the development of technology innovation and entrepreneurship, Taiwan’s government has launched the “HeadStart Taiwan” project and other startup-related schemes. Their goal is three-pronged: connect local startups with global markets ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Expo 2017 features green tech

The exhibition, with the theme “Greener Tech-Smarter Life” is organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). It has attracted 150 Taiwanese exhibitors including ASUSTek Computer Inc, Acer Incorporated, AAEON Technology Inc ... ( read original story ...)

ITRI holds tech forum

Taiwan government-sponsored Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on July 26 held a technology forum focusing on AI (artificial intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), autonomous driving, 5G communication and system software. The institute said ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan market: Smartphone sales rebound in June

Shipments of smartphones in the Taiwan market staged a rebound in June, with shipment volume reaching 630,000 units, an increase of 4.3% from the previous month and 3.28% from a year earlier, according to data compiled by local retail channels. Samsung ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan market: Motorola launches Moto Z2 Play

Motorola (Lenovo) has unveiled its mid-tier Moto Z2 Play smartphone in the Taiwan market, with the availability to begin in mid-August, priced at NT$14,900 (US$491) unlocked. The Moto Z2 Play, which features a 5.5-inch Full HD display and Qualcomm ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan shares edge up; Largan climbs more than 2%

Taipei, July 25 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed slightly higher Tuesday as large-cap stocks generally stayed in the doldrums, except for smartphone camera lens supplier Largan Precision Co. (大立光), which gained more than 2 percent, lending support to ... ( read original story ...)

Badass Taiwanese DJ Beats Up Thief in LA For Stealing Her Phone

A popular female DJ from Taiwan was almost robbed of her smartphone inside a club in Los Angeles but she refused to back down and ended up beating up the thief. Lin Chia-ling (林嘉凌), AKA DJ Maze, was enjoying a night out with friends at a local club ... ( read original story ...)