As the United States wrestles with the problem of what to do with monuments to a divisive history, Taiwan has found a solution -- a park dedicated to unwanted statues of a controversial figure from its past. More than 200 memorials to Chiang Kai-shek, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hot water in Taipei forces Canadians out of open water swim at Universiade
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Canada’s open water swimmers won’t compete at the Summer Universiade because of unusually hot water temperatures. The open water marathon race was scheduled for early Sunday morning, but Swimming Canada said a temperature measurement ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone maker HTC exploring strategic options: sources
The New Taipei City-based firm has been attempting to refocus its growth prospects on the high-end VR business, with shipments of the Vive headset totaling more than 190,000 units in the first quarter, according to research firm IDC. HTC also has a ... ( read original story ...)
The Taipei Dome Controversy And Issues Of Entrenched Political Corruption In Taiwan?
Involved city government officials and Farglory employees are ... For its part, Farglory has cited that halting construction on the Taipei Dome would lead to the project growing increasingly expensive, with need to remove rust which had accumulated on ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s most expensive condo comes in a ‘double helix’
Wealthy individuals at home and abroad have flocked to this new property, whose price per unit is said to be over 1 billion New Taiwan dollars ($32.9 million). The condo is being built by Japanese general contractor Kumagai Gumi, which also built Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Millions of people left temporarily homeless by delays in property chains, reveals research
On this... Armenia’s men’s weightlifting team member Gor Minasyan (105+kg) has won gold medal at the Taipei Summer Universiade underway in... Yerevan Municipality tourism division has worked out a new route within the frames of the official tourist ... ( read original story ...)
Apantac Multiviewers Chosen for Master Playout Center at Summer Universiade Games in Taiwan
which are held at the Taipei Stadium. Twelve Mi-16 Multiviewers, each configured to 16 images, will feed multiple displays in the International Broadcasting Center’s master playout room. According to chief technology consultant for Summer Universiade ... ( read original story ...)
Driverless bus test reveals many faces of smart car push
and he cautioned stakeholders not to over-promise what the cutting-edge technology can do. "The tests we have seen recently are at a preliminary stage, and we need better infrastructure and step-by-step adjustments," he said. And that is what Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Smartphone shipments down in July, but Oppo moves up
Shipments of smartphones in the Taiwan market reached 604,000 units in July, down 4.14% on month and 2.37% on year, according to data compiled by local channels. Samsung Electronics continued to lead as the top smartphone vendor in the local market in July ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Satellite for Taiwan launched from California
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Latest on the launch of a satellite for Taiwan by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket (all times local): 12:01 p.m. SpaceX has successfully landed the first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean ... ( read original story ...)
Satellite for Taiwan launched from California
Formosat-5 is the first satellite to be fully designed by Taiwan's space agency and is intended to advance the nation's space technology and scientific research while providing global imagery with a wide array of uses ranging from natural resource studies ... ( read original story ...)
PJ Masks lands in Taiwan
Entertainment One (eOne) is taking its preschool superhero property PJ Masks to Taiwan. The series hit screens across the country this month through broadcast partner Yoyo TV, and consumer products are set to launch in late September. PJ Masks’ consumer ... ( read original story ...)
SpaceX launches Taiwanese satellite, lands rocket stage
The satellite is the first to be fully designed by Taiwan's space agency and is intended to advance the nation's space technology and scientific research while providing global imagery with a wide array of uses. Its main instrument is a sensor that ... ( read original story ...)
SpaceX Launches Satellite for Taiwan From California
Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (AP) -- An Earth-observation satellite for Taiwan's National Space Organization was launched into orbit from California on Thursday. The Formosat-5 satellite lifted off from coastal Vandenberg Air Force Base at 11:51 a.m ... ( read original story ...)
Roots reportedly hiring banks to prepare IPO
It now has more than 200 retail stores in Canada, the U.S., China and Taiwan, selling products from athletic wear and leather bags to home furnishings, according to its website. ( read original story ...)
Roots Canada hired banks for IPO: Report
It now has more than 200 retail stores in Canada, the U.S., China and Taiwan, selling products from athletic wear and leather bags to home furnishings, according to its website. ( read original story ...)