Grindr’s business model centers on generating revenues from membership fees and advertising. More than 3.8 million of its registered users use the app daily. Grindr sees the “pink economy” in Taiwan a... ( read original story ...)
Once banned, the facial tattoo reappears as a cultural asset and political weapon in Taiwan
As a child, Kimi Sabal got his first lesson on the significance and the stigma of the facial tattoo when he asked his grandmother about the strange markings on her face. Facial tattoos had been banned ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan telecoms eyeing new 4G service subscribers
With Taiwan's 3G service licenses set to expire at the end of 2018, local telecom operators are starting offering more affordable packages and subsidies to lure their 3G subscribers to migrate to 4G s... ( read original story ...)
eCloudvalley, The First and Only Publicly Listed Born-in-the-Cloud MSP
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting from July 17th, 2018, eCloudvalley is successfully listed on the Emerging Stock Board of Taipei Exchange (TPEx) as the first and only publicly li... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, ASEAN, India investment partnership forum held in Taipei
Taipei, July 17 (CNA) The 2018 Taiwan - ASEAN - India Strategic Investment Partnership Forum was held Tuesday in Taipei, with business representatives from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEA... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Silent Forest Wars
It was a cool April day when Hoang Van Doan and four Vietnamese compatriots wandered into Taiwan’s tranquil Alishan forests. Two years earlier, Hoang had left his hometown in Vietnam’s rural Ha Tinh p... ( read original story ...)
Freestyle pushes towards Taiwan expansion
Australia-based Internet of Things company Freestyle Technology is showing off its latest IoT-enabled smart gas solutions to Taiwan’s Chungwa Telecom as it looks to expand business further in the regi... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Deploys 15 More Helicopters Amid Tensions with China
Taiwan has deployed 15 Apache attack helicopters amid increasing tensions with China, according to local reports. The English-language newspaper South China Morning Post reported that a new squadron o... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan CIS suppliers put increased focus on niche-market applications
Taiwan-based CMOS image sensor (CIS) suppliers including related backend service providers have put increased focus on niche-market applications such as automotive and medical, as they intend to reduc... ( read original story ...)
Part one: Taiwanese startups you should know about
Co-founded in Taipei in 2012 by current CEO Chih-Han Yu, COO Winnie Lee and CTO Joe Su, it went on to close series A, B and C funding rounds, raising around US$82 million in total funding. ( read original story ...)
Airbus Near Blockbuster $23 Billion Jet Sale to AirAsia
Airbus, based in Toulouse, France, and AirAsia declined to comment. StarLux, based in Taipei, couldn’t be reached. Airbus and Boeing are poised to announce a slew of orders at the Farnborough air show ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland expedites preferential policy for Taiwan compatriots
will make it easier for Taiwan compatriots in terms of employment, housing, investment, business, education for children and other fields. Elementary and junior high school students from Taiwan in Tia... ( read original story ...)
Taipei featured in Air New Zealand inflight magazine
Singapore, July 17 (CNA) Air New Zealand inflight magazine Kia Ora featured Taipei's traditional and modern culture, art and architecture in the cover story of its July edition as the carrier prepares ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Apache fleet goes into service amid China tensions
Taiwan on Tuesday put into service its fleet of US-made Apache attack helicopters, upgrading its defences against a growing military threat from China. The US sold 30 Apache AH-64E -- also known as th... ( read original story ...)
HTC outs a special U12+ Mayday limited edition in Taiwan
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has officially launched a new Limited edition version of the latest HTC U12+ flagship in Taiwan. The version is called HTC U12+ Mayday limited edition and is different f... ( read original story ...)
Former Estonia president to visit Taiwan for digital forum
The APEC Business Advisory Council-sponsored forum, jointly organized by Taiwan and Papua New Guinea, is being held July 19-20 at the Taipei International Convention Center and will focus on artificia... ( read original story ...)