Broadcasting Corp of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kong (趙少康) yesterday said that if he is elected president, he would push for a parliamentary system of government in his first year in office. Jaw, a ... ( read original story ...)
Using the chip sector as leverage
The global automotive industry is on the cusp of a new era of competition that is expected to force established manufacturers and new players within the industry to fundamentally rethink their ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. home prices rise 10.1% in December, fastest since 2014
U.S. home prices surged at the fastest pace in nearly seven years in December, fueled by low mortgage rates and Americans moving from crowded urban areas to houses in the suburbs. The S&P CoreLogic ... ( read original story ...)
Disease hotline took more than 2.02m calls last year
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday said that its toll-free 1922 hotline had received more than 2.02 million calls in the past year, contributing greatly to conveying correct ... ( read original story ...)
CTBC Bank best brand in Taiwan for seventh time
With a brand value of US$1.382 billion, CTBC Bank (中國信託銀行) was named the most valuable banking brand in Taiwan for the seventh time last year, and the world’s 153rd-most valuable brand, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Mega Bank plans to bolster mortgage operations, citing collateral benefits
State-run Mega International Commercial Bank (兆豐銀行), the main subsidiary of Mega Financial Holding Co (兆豐金控), yesterday said it aims to strengthen mortgage operations this year, as the business helps ... ( read original story ...)
US and allies to build ‘China-free’ tech supply chain
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order as early as this month to accelerate efforts to build supply chains for chips and other strategically significant products that are less ... ( read original story ...)
InSites Consulting buys Taiwan agency Answer
Insights agency InSites Consulting has acquired Taipei-based marketing research company Answer to expand its operations in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Acer Receives Silver Class Distinction in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2021
TAIPEI, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. has received ... Acer is committed to innovating in all aspects of its technology, management, and operations. By closely engaging with partners and ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taipei Revealed That U.S. Marines are Training in Taiwan
This was the first time since Washington and Taipei ended formal diplomatic ties in 1979 that the island nation has admitted the presence of U.S. forces. ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese not in urgent need of vaccination compared to other countries: Taiwan Premier
Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said during a press conference on Tuesday that compared to other countries, Taiwan is not in urgent need of vaccination. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan continues strict COVID-19 control measures
Taiwan will continue to impose strict epidemic control measures from March 1 as the COVID-19 pandemic remained severe across the world, the local epidemic monitoring agency said Monday. Besides a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s global bond ETF market suffers sharp reversal in 2020
Visit the FT’s ETF Hub for news and analysis, investor education and tools to help you select the right ETFs. Taiwan’s bond exchange traded fund market ended years of strong growth last year amid ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to extend strict coronavirus control measures
Rules include negative Covid-19 test result within three days of boarding a flight to island and 14-day quarantine upon arrival.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Huawei unveils folding smartphone with an 8-inch-wide screen
Struggling under U.S. sanctions, Huawei unveiled a folding smartphone with an 8-inch (20-centimeter) -wide screen Monday to show off its tech prowess but said it will be sold only in China. ( read original story ...)
O-RAN applications gaining momentum worldwide
Most European telecom players favor releasing relevant orders to established telecom equipment suppliers and 5G software companies through biddings, and therefore, Taiwan's O-RAN device makers may cut ... ( read original story ...)