HTC has launched its first 5G smartphone, the HTC U20 5G, in Taiwan ahead of 5G commericialization in the local market starting July. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s one-week quarantine rule could be the new normal of business travel
People from certain low-risk countries engaging in business activities are eligible for a shortened quarantine. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to Ease Virus Border Controls to Let in Some Business People
Taiwan will from the start of next week ease border controls put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and will allow in business travellers from some lower-risk countries, though they ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan May export orders seen edging up for third month
Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=TWEXOR%3DECI poll data TAIPEI, June 17 (Reuters) - Taiwan's export orders likely edged up in May, as global demand for technology products during the ... ( read original story ...)
A year later, Shanghai’s ‘Nasdaq’ looks increasingly Chinese
SHANGHAI -- As China's STAR equity market approaches its one-year anniversary next month, the Nasdaq-like board in Shanghai appears increasingly beholden to state policy from Beijing designed to ... ( read original story ...)
Why Goldman Is Siding With China on This Huawei Play
From Seoul to Taipei, large-cap companies are treated with reverence ... The new rules require that any chip supplier using American technology get a license before selling to Huawei. So unless that’s ... ( read original story ...)
China fighter jet enters Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
Taipei, June 16 (CNA) A Chengdu J-10 fighter jet from the Chinese military entered Taiwan's southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday before being chased off by Taiwanese patrol ... ( read original story ...)
Can cinema stop Taiwan’s cultural diversity from disappearing?
The Taiwan Film Institute’s efforts to restore classics are a much needed shot in the arm for the island’s local cultures. ( read original story ...)
HTC unveils the first 5G phone made in Taiwan
Taiwan 5G smartphone and is to begin taking preorders on July 1. The company last year released two mid-range smartphones — the HTC U19e and HTC Desire 19+ — as well as a second-generation blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan banking: Despite global woes, CTBC stays international
The bank has put international expansion at the centre of its strategy, and will not be deterred, despite a worsening trade war and the spread of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
AIC and Parade Jointly Announce Launch of PCI Express Gen 4 Appliance
AIC Inc. and Parade Technologies today jointly announced the two companies will align on PCI Express Gen 4 retimer technologies to enable the launch o ... ( read original story ...)
Sales in computer and IT services to hit NT$400bn
Sales across Taiwan’s computer and information technology (IT) services sector are set to surpass NT$400 billion (US$13.47 billion) this year on COVID-19 pandemic-induced demand, the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
HTC has a new 5G phone but oh-boy-not-like-this, and more tech news today
HTC has two new phones, finally! But the new Desire 20 Pro and U20 5G aren't exactly ambitious. Plus more tech news today! ( read original story ...)
Ministry plans NT$1tn loan program
The Ministry of Finance yesterday said it would ask state-run banks to offer loans totaling NT$1 trillion (US$33.67 billion) to help local firms upgrade and transform in the post-pandemic era. The ... ( read original story ...)
Global semiconductor sector to shrink: TrendForce
The global semiconductor industry is to experience a second straight year of contraction in production value this year as the COVID-19 pandemic dampens demand for chips used in mobile phones and ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan Continues to Fear a Chinese Invasion
Recently, Taiwan has been under the spotlight in international media for three main events: passing a same-sex marriage act in May 2019, Tsai winning a reelection in January 2020, and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)