A pandemic, an economic downturn and an untested military have forced Beijing to temper calls for war. The move highlights the dangers of harnessing nationalism to bolster party control. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong protests erupted and what lies ahead for movement marking anniversary on June 9
As the bleak year of 2020 plays out under the spectre of a pandemic, it remains to be seen where the movement will head with a new normal. ( read original story ...)
TSMC Confident of Replacing Any Huawei Orders Lost to U.S. Curbs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. hopes to keep supplying Huawei Technologies Co. but is confident its other customers can replace any business lost because of tightening U.S. curbs on China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Tablet, smartphone sales might hit nine-year low
Sales of tablet computers and smartphones in Taiwan are expected to fall to the lowest level in nine years as they bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, International Data Corp (IDC) said yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
America Is Using Its Navy to Deter China Around Taiwan and the Spratly Islands
The U.S. Navy has conducted a Taiwan Strait transit to “demonstrate the U.S. commitment to a free and open IndoPacific,” according to a statement from Naval Sea Systems Command. Navy destroyer USS ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Lin unveils plans for third tourism bailout package
The government is preparing to roll out a third bailout package for the travel and hotel industries, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect business, Minister of Transportation and ... ( read original story ...)
Exports drop 2% on cheaper oil prices
The nation’s exports last month declined 2 percent year-on-year to US$27 billion, as cheaper crude oil prices dampened sales of products heavily reliant on raw materials, overshadowing shipments of ... ( read original story ...)
Pyongyang tests Seoul with phone delay at joint office
North Korea yesterday tested the patience of South Korea by delaying a regularly scheduled phone conversation at a liaison office, after saying it was abolishing the project that once allowed the ... ( read original story ...)
Acepodia Provides Corporate Update and Unveils New Preclinical Allogeneic NK Cell Therapy Pipeline Candidates at BIO Digital 2020
First clinical trial site for ACE1702 initiated, with clinical data expected in Q4 2020Investigational New Drug clearance expected for ACE1755 in ... ( read original story ...)
Mengjie Lai, Kent Tsai and Mandy Wei promote for their new web series “All Your Hairs” in Taipei
Mengjie Lai, Kent Tsai and Mandy Wei promote for their new web series “All Your Hairs” in Taipei today. It is a story about an orange cat and its master who has the ability to communicate with pets. ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports May Consolidated Revenues of NT$20.18 Billion, Up 21.1% Year-on-year
Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for May at NT$20.18 billion, up 21.1% year-on-year (YoY) and by 2.2% ... ( read original story ...)
CFH developing EV IoT blockchain financing platform
Taiwan's Cathay Financial Holdings (CFH) has disclosed its technology center is developing an electric vehicle (EV) IoT blockchain financing platform through cooperation with EV charging service ... ( read original story ...)
TaiSol positive about 2H20 shipments of 5G base station, handset cooling solutions
TaiSol Electronics has seen strong shipment pull-ins from Chinese 5G infrastructure and smartphone clients starting June, with its production lines all running at full capacity to support the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Trade Surplus Rebounds as Cost of Oil Imports Plunges
Taiwan’s trade surplus expanded to its widest in nine months in May, fueled by increased global demand for electronic equipment and weaker oil prices. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Cautious on Trade Outlook as May Exports Fall Again
Taiwan's exports in May fell for a third straight month but at a slower pace than expected, with the government "cautious" about the outlook due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global ... ( read original story ...)
UMC Reports Sales for May 2020
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC”), today reported unaudited net sales for the month of May 2020. Revenues for May 20 ... ( read original story ...)