That the deal came via a businessman with strong ties to Mainland China months after the government failed to buy the same vaccines, indicates that Beijing put its finger on the scale, political ... ( read original story ...)
Medics see complacency behind Taiwan’s unusually deadly COVID-19 wave
The self-ruled island once went 200 days without a case in the community, but wasn't prepare for what came next. ( read original story ...)
Is Flipkart fairly valued compared with its Southeast Asian peers?
Based on Statista, ecommerce revenue in Southeast Asia is estimated to be about $40 billion in 2019 and projected to touch $172 billion in 2025.The ecommerce monster in Southeast Asia is undoubtedly ... ( read original story ...)
iPASS Benefits from Triple Stimulus Vouchers, Reverses the Impacts of the Pandemic on Physical Consumption
Since its establishment, iPASS Corporation has been committed to integrating the various e-tickets used in public transport and extending their use throughout Taiwan. Public transport includes metro ... ( read original story ...)
DFI’s Revenue Ranks Third in Taiwan’s Industrial Computers for The First Half Of 2021
Industrial computers have always been an industry in which Taiwanese manufacturers enjoy an advantage; with a total annual revenue of nearly 8 billion U.S. dollars. According to a research report ... ( read original story ...)
Escape the bad air: Hong Kong scientist develops app that lets users plan routes to avoid pollution
App a boon for those sensitive to pollutants, such as asthma patients, who can assess health risks in different areas. ( read original story ...)
Why is Taiwan competing as Chinese Taipei at the Tokyo Olympics?
Taiwan has been competing under the name Chinese Taipei since the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. It's hard to keep politics out of sports, especially at an international event like the Olympics. Some ... ( read original story ...)
An Unusually Deadly Outbreak in Taiwan Was Driven By Complacency
Taiwan won plaudits for its successful containment of Covid-19 last year, which made its recent virus resurgence all the more surprising. Data shows it was unusually deadly, as well. While Taiwan has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Needs Action, Not Lip Service
As Taiwan finds itself increasingly isolated on the international stage, the United States should act to demonstrate support and to show that it will not look the other way when partners and allies ... ( read original story ...)
Why will Taiwan compete as Chinese Taipei at the Olympics in Tokyo?
The last time Tokyo held the Olympics, Taiwan was able to compete under its own name and flag. But that's no longer the case. Here's why. ( read original story ...)
Car chip shortage to abate, smartphones could be next, say players
LONDON: The semiconductor shortage that has gripped the world could last well into 2022 and hit smartphone production next, foreshadowing deficient supply for a range of appliances and industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Taiwan works with youth to build treasure trove of knowledge on climate change
As unprecedented downpours in Europe, China and India have shown, climate change is a challenge that all humanity must face in the 21st century. Last year, Citibank Taiwan Ltd (花旗台灣) and the Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from central Taiwan: The invasive onslaught
When I visited John Lamorie’s eco-farm in Pingtung a few weeks ago, the first thing I saw when I stepped out of his car was an iguana running along the ditch that borders his property. “It’s been ... ( read original story ...)
MediaTek likely to launch Dimensity 1300T chipset on July 26
After launching Helio chipsets this month, chipmaker MediaTek is likely to launch a new Dimensity 1300T chipset, which will be aimed at mobile gaming in particular, on July 26. ( read original story ...)
Skylar Park planning ahead for next Olympics after elimination from Tokyo Games in taekwondo
Skylar Park is leaving her first Olympics without the medal she expected in taekwondo, but she plans to try again in three years with her two younger brothers along as teammates. The highly-touted ... ( read original story ...)
In review: Lessons from COVID-19
Among the many messages is the notable one that competence matters during emergencies but is hard to achieve. Severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, hit Taiwan hard in 2003. The virus tore ... ( read original story ...)