The Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders boasts a 144Hz screen, comprehensive 5G support, fast charging and special audio enhancements.. ( read original story ...)
New Asia undersea data cable plan unveiled by Google, Facebook
The cable project dubbed Apricot would be some 12,000 kilometers (nearly 7,500 miles) and be operational in 2024 subject to regulatory approvals, the .. ( read original story ...)
Facebook, Google build undersea internet cables for users in Asia and Africa
Facebook and Google are building undersea internet cables around the world — and are betting that the investments will bring in millions of new customers. Facebook revealed Sunday that it is ... ( read original story ...)
Afghan chaos left by US should be a warning to Taiwan: Chinese media
Ignoble’ pull-out reminiscent of the fall of Saigon hurts US credibility in region, and could make it ramp up efforts to counter China, caution analysts. ( read original story ...)
ASUS ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro gaming-centric smartphones launched; details here
ASUS has just expanded its range of gaming smartphones by launching the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro in the Chinese market. The new ROG ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Mulls Extending Tax Cut for Day Trading in Stocks: EDN
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and Ministry of Finance reach consensus to extend the reduction in securities transaction tax rate for day trading after current rule expires by end of 2021, ... ( read original story ...)
Carrefour to sell off its Taiwan operations for US$1.9 billion
French retailer Carrefour plans to sell its Taiwan business in the next few weeks, Reuters cited three people familiar with the matter as saying. The supermarket chain has hired Morgan Stanley to run ... ( read original story ...)
Pick Here: a new project to promote local products in Taiwan
The "Pick Here!" project gives chefs opportunities to connect with local farmers and offers consumers a chance to learn more about biodiversity. The ... ( read original story ...)
Failure of America in Afghanistan serves as warning to Taiwan secessionists
With chaotic scenes at Kabul airport of hundreds and thousands of people fleeing after the Taliban took full control of Afghanistan grabbing global attention and many calling the evacuation of US ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s URE deploys production line for M6, M8 solar modules
The new capacity is expected to meet domestic solar module demand, which the PV manufacturer expects will significantly increase in the second half of this year. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan rejects COVID vaccine candidate, president to get domestic shot
Taiwan has rejected an application for the emergency use of UBI Pharma's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, the government said on Monday, though the president said she would get a separate domestic shot in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan denies approval for UBI’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Taiwan has rejected an application for the production and emergency use of UBI Pharma Inc's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, the government said on Monday, in a setback for the island's push to attain self ... ( read original story ...)
Using Afghanistan as a guide, will US treatment of Taiwan island be any different?
Using factual history as a guide, will the fate of Taiwan island be any different? In the democratic US, a compelling case for the necessity of military intervention must be made to secure the support ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan 2021 forecast economic growth rate hits 11-year high, says DGBAS
Taiwan's forecast economic growth rate for 2021 is upward adjusted from 5.46% forecast in June 2021 to 5.88%, the highest annual level since 2011, according to the Directorate General of Budget, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports nine new COVID-19 cases, mulls Level 2 alert extension
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Sunday said that Taiwan recorded nine new cases of COVID-19, and that it was likely the nationwide Level 2 COVID-19 alert would be extended after it ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan receives second batch of Moderna vaccine in August
The latest batch of vaccine doses arrived from Luxembourg on a China Airlines cargo plane, which landed at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport at 4:10 p.m. It was the second batch Taiwan has received ... ( read original story ...)