Taiwan-based semiconductor makers such as are expected to see their orders for 5G handsets to pick up significantly in 2021 as demand for 5G phones is expected to be brisk. Meanwhile, UMC will also ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to invest NT$8 billion over 5 years in quantum computing R&D
Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and Academia Sinica are set to invest a total of NT$8 billion (US$280.7 million) over five years to establish an R&D team to enhance Taiwan's quantum computing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan makers urged to embrace opportunities from 5G digital transformation and space industry
Taiwan-based ICT makers have to look to multiple business opportunities derived from 5G-based digital transformation and the development of the space industry, according to Lo Huai-jia, CEO for ... ( read original story ...)
US sanctions on China send Taiwan tech exports to mainland, Hong Kong surging
Taiwanese exports of hi-tech goods to China have accelerated in recent months as Chinese companies look to end their reliance on American technology and replace components no longer available due to ... ( read original story ...)
Tech supply chain squeezed as demand for devices booms
Companies from Intel, the U.S. tech giant that sources manufacturing of Wi-Fi and power chips to UMC, to MediaTek, a leading mobile chipmaker, and Realtek, a key provider of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips, ... ( read original story ...)
Tech Shares May Continue To Boost Taiwan Bourse
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, gathering almost 380 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 14,360-point ... ( read original story ...)
State to open office in Taiwan in the hopes of spurring investment, manufacturing in New Mexico
State officials have highlighted Local Economic Development Act and Job Training Incentive Program incentives in the hopes of bringing more manufacturing operations to New Mexico. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls for ‘like-minded’ nations to stand up to China or risk greater Beijing influence in Pacific
If Taiwan was to "fall prey to China", Beijing would have greater influence in the Pacific, a senior official says. ( read original story ...)
State Dept. approves $280M communications system sale to Taiwan
The State Department has approved a $280 million sale of Field Information Communications System to Taiwan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan zoo’s escaped anteater found three months later
A zoo in Taiwan announced an anteater that escaped from the facility more than three months ago has been safely recaptured about 2 miles from the zoo. ( read original story ...)
China condemns new U.S. sanctions over Hong Kong, Taiwan arms sale
BEIJING >> China lashed out at the U.S. today over new American sanctions against Chinese officials for their actions in Hong Kong, along with the sale of more U.S. military equipment to Taiwan, moves ... ( read original story ...)
Uber to sell autonomous vehicle unit to Aurora and take stake in start-up
Uber Technologies Inc has agreed to sell its autonomous vehicle division to Aurora Innovation Inc in a deal that gives the ride-hailing company a stake in the start-up developing self-driving ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: JD Health’s IPO Has “The Right Stuff” To Fly, Hong Kong Value “Bought The Farm” And Underperformed
Asian equities were mostly off on plunging/light volumes. Taiwan outperformed while Korea took a hit after yesterday’s strong performance. The Hang Seng was off by -0.76% on US-China political ... ( read original story ...)
FSC to inspect the nation’s top 10 mortgage lenders
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) is later this month to begin a special examination of the nation’s top 10 mortgage lenders to see if banks exercise solid risk management, FSC Chairman ... ( read original story ...)
G7 officials back need to regulate digital currencies
Finance ministers and central bankers from G7 economies strongly support the need to regulate digital currencies, the US Department of the Treasury said in a statement on Monday after a virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank updates three cards ahead of likely credit rally
Citibank Taiwan Ltd (台灣花旗) has revamped its three credit cards, adding higher reward rates and an improved digital banking app in a bid to attract customers before an expected rebound in credit card ... ( read original story ...)