For then-Hillsboro mayor Tom Hughes and the other politicians gathered to cheer the opening of a US$440 million solar panel plant in the city just west of Portland, Oregon, it was a moment of glory. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Media workers call for safeguards
The Next TV Workers’ Union yesterday asked the National Communications Commission (NCC) to stipulate disease prevention guidelines for journalists in broadcast media and make sure that broadcasting ... ( read original story ...)
China Nationalists Mock Government Inaction Over U.S. Senators’ Taiwan Visit
China's state-owned media outlets were flooded with comments by unsatisfied Weibo users this week. This follows reports of the government's response to Sunday's visit to Taipei by three U.S. senators. ( read original story ...)
Chinese state media touts amphibious landing drill days after US senators visit Taiwan
The Chinese military's Eastern Theatre Command has included naval warfare as a compulsory training unit since September. ( read original story ...)
China Shows Off Army, Navy Landing Capabilities After U.S. Senators Visit Taiwan
The military exercise, which took place on an unspecified date, was released on Monday following the whirlwind visit to Taipei by three sitting U.S. senators. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s troubles
These industries are not only the main sources of energy consumption and carbon emissions but are also a massive drain on water supplies. ( read original story ...)
The ‘two-track pandemic,’ EU vaccine passports and Project S: What to know about Covid-19 this week
As rich nations with high vaccine rates open up, cases surge in some of the world's poorest countries -- with few shots in sight. ( read original story ...)
China retaliates against US with amphibious landing exercises in Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military conducted amphibious landing exercises off its southeastern coast, one day after the US landed a C-17 strategic transport aircraft on the self-governed island of Taiwan.The drill ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung develops 8nm RF chip process technology
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it has developed an 8-nanometer (nm) process technology for radio frequency (RF) chips as the South Korean tech giant eyes to beef up its foundry service ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan IC vendors upbeat about PC, handset chip demand in 2H21
Taiwan-based IC design houses see mixed shipment momentum for different segments in the second half of the year, with PC peripheral chips to sustain strong demand, handset chips to enjoy a surge in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese Bills Finance Companies Dashboard: June 2021
The affirmations and Stable Outlooks on six Taiwanese bills finance companies (BFCs) in May 2021 reflect Fitch Ratings’ ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Profiles of Taiwanese Bills Finance Companies to Remain Stable
Taiwanese Bills Finance Companies Dashboard: June 2021Fitch Ratings-Taipei-09 June 2021: Fitch Ratings expects our rated Tai ... ( read original story ...)
Bucking regional slump, PSEi finishes near 7,000-level
Philippine equities bucked a regional downturn on Wednesday to close near the 7,000-level, as foreign investors bet anew on local stocks despite a slew of bad economic news in the previous day. ( read original story ...)
Inflation fears rise as Chinese factory prices soar 9pc – live updates
Factory gate’ prices for Chinese goods rose at the fastest rate since the financial crisis in May on the back of soaring commodity costs, reports Louis Ashworth. China’s producer price index jumped ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing urges Taipei to refrain from political manipulation and allow Taiwanese people access to Chinese Covid-19 vaccines
The Chinese foreign ministry has called on Taipei to accept Beijing’s offer of vaccine assistance and let the people of Taiwan receive Chinese Covid-19 shots as the island faces a domestic spike in ... ( read original story ...)
DFI’s increases Ace Pillar’s shareholding and deepens the arrangement of intelligent manufacturing
To further integrate DFI and Ace Pillar's resources, accelerate the integration of intelligent manufacturing, and increase DFI's investment income, it will publicly acquire 16% equity at NT$32 in cash ... ( read original story ...)