Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom poised to offer mobile satellite communication service

February 10, 2012 | TELECOM

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has filed an application with the National Communications Commission (NCC) for approval for operating mobile satellite-based communication service in the Taiwan market through cooperation with Dubai-based Thuraya Telecommunications, according to CHT. (read on…) Related items Taiwan market: CHT, TWM, FET set 2012 sales goals for tablet PCs, says report Taiwan market:...

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MSI Data Introduces Service Pro Mobile Field Service Software For Android, iPad, iPhone And Windows Devices

February 10, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

MSI Data, a leading provider of field service management software and depot repair software, recently announces the release of Service Pro Mobile, a smartphone or tablet-based mobile field service productivity application. (read the story…) Related items MSI Data Introduces Service Pro® Mobile Field Service Software for Android™, iPad, iPhone and Windows Devices EMCO Software...

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Asustek, Pegatron see mixed January revenues

February 10, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Asustek Computer had revenues of NT$21.819 billion (US$738 million) for January slipping 11.1% on month, while Pegatron Technology saw its January consolidated revenues rise 14.5% to NT$46.802 billion, according to the companies. (read the story…) Related items Asustek sees increased March revenues Apr 10, 16:28 Asustek sees increased March revenues Lite-On IT April revenues...

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TSMC January sales up 11%, UMC down

February 10, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) registered a 10.6% sequential increase in consolidated revenues in January 2012. Fellow company United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), however, reported a 0.7% decrease in January revenues from the previous month. (read the story…) Related items TSMC posts growth in April revenues TSMC gives priority to Nvidia for 28nm capacity Heads...

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Tech agenda: Social Media Week, Nano Tech

February 10, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Around the globe, internet users will be celebrating Social Media Week with special events, live broadcasts, and online discussions. (read the story…) Related items Tech agenda: Hannover Messe 52-Week High Companies: CVS, TSM, PM, ROST, CELG Tech agenda: smartphones and tablets at Mobile World Congress Tech agenda: 3D comes to life at IMAGINA Tech...

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Taiwan couple arrested for selling supposedly magical Elmo dolls

February 10, 2012 | BUSINESS

TAIPEI — A Taiwan couple was arrested after being accused of posing as Tantric Buddhist masters and persuading… (read more…) Related items Taiwan Rich List's New No. 1 Tsai Eng-Meng Answers Critics: "What's Wrong With Peace?" SinoPac: Yuan Business Remains 'Minor' Earnings Driver For Taiwan Banks Taiwan president says peace deal with China not...

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GigaMedia: Turnaround Making Progress

February 10, 2012 | BUSINESS

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM – News) ("GigaMedia") announced today initial progress in new management's plans to build a new Giga and drive shareholder … (read more…) Related items Taiwan Rich List's New No. 1 Tsai Eng-Meng Answers Critics: "What's Wrong With Peace?" SinoPac: Yuan Business Remains 'Minor'...

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Taiwan market: HP opens first all-service center

February 10, 2012 | BUSINESS

Hewlett-Packard (HP) on February 9 opened an all-service center in downtown Taipei, with operations focusing on exhibiting business-use and high-end consumer PCs, and providing maintenance services, according to HP Taiwan. This is the first such center in Taiwan and the eighth in the Asia Pacific region. (read more…) Related items Taiwan Rich List's New...

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Taiwan processor firm uses compiler tester from ACE

February 10, 2012 | NEWS

Andes Technology Corp., a licensor of 32-bit processor technology, has itself licensed SuperTest, a compiler test and validation suite, from ACE Associated Compiler Experts BV. View the full article HERE . (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's UMC says to invest $8 billion in 12-inch wafer fab ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and...

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UPDATE 1-Aviva sets aside plan to sell Taiwan JV stake-sources

February 10, 2012 | NEWS

* Regulators seen firm on opposing Aviva leaving Taiwan-source * Taiwan JV continues normal operations-source * Aviva shares down 1.6 pct, lagging main market (Adds details) TAIPEI, Feb 10 (Reuters) – … (read the story…) Related items Aviva says making progress on Taiwan JV stake sale Aviva sets aside plan to sell Taiwan JV...

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Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and …

February 10, 2012 | FINANCE

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (TAIEX: 2311, NYSE: ASX) ("We", "ASE", or the "Company"), the world's … (continue…) Related items Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2011 Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. Announces Monthly Net Revenues Yuanta Financial Holdings Chooses Numerix...

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Carrefour takes all beef products off shelf over ractopamine scare

February 10, 2012 | BUSINESS

Taiwan's biggest wholesale business Carrefour announced that it would remove all American beef products in its 63 branches across the island until the products are legally certified to be free of ractopamine, yesterday morning. (read more…) Related items Taiwan animal farmers pan gov't US beef efforts Commerzbank targets Asia for growth Taiwan Rich List's...

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Hackers Hit Apple Supplier Foxconn, Leak User Data

February 10, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Foxconn, the gargantuan Chinese manufacturing backend for much of the tech industry, has developed a reputation as one of the world’s largest, least ethical, and most secretive companies. What better target for an unknown group of hackers trying to make a name for themselves? (read the story…) Related items Hackers Hit Apple Supplier Foxconn,...

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Hackers Hit Apple Supplier Foxconn, Leak Usernames And Passwords

February 10, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Foxconn, the gargantuan Chinese manufacturing backend for much of the tech industry, has developed a reputation as one of the world's largest, least ethical, and most secretive companies. What better target for an unknown group of hackers trying to make a name for themselves? On Wednesday evening, a hacker group calling (read the...

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Telit M2M Technology Enables Alta Industrial Automation Ltd.'s Out-Of-The-Box Remote Monitoring Solutions

February 10, 2012 | TELECOM

Telit Wireless Solutions, the North American technology arm of Telit Communications PLC, announces that its M2M modules will enable connectivity for remote monitoring applications from Alta Industrial Automation Ltd. (AIA), an innovator of wireless solutions. (read on…) Related items Altai Technologies Enables Taipei 101 New Year's Eve Countdown Super WiFi Services Chunghwa in Neutral...

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2 Key leaders in Ford's renaissance will retire

February 10, 2012 | FINANCE

Two key leaders in Ford's remarkable turnaround are retiring.Lewis Booth, chief financial officer, and Derrick Kuzak, product development chief, will leave the company April 1.The moves, in the works for … (continue…) Related items East Asian economies facing euro headwinds Taiwan’s debt ‘problem’ more about politics than economics CamSemi raises more cash to fund...

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Research and Markets: 4Q.2011 Asia Pacific Mobile Entertainment Market Forecast, 2008 – 2016: Total Revenues in the …

February 9, 2012 | BUSINESS

Research and Markets has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "4Q.2011 Asia Pacific (read more…) Related items Research and Markets: 4Q.2011 Taiwan GPS Navigation And Location Based Services Forecast, 2008 – 2016: Total Spend In … Taiwan market: Asia Pacific Telecom to launch CDMA2000 EV-DO service in 4Q12 Taiwan IT...

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Eastday-UnionPay cards accepted by Taiwan's online stores

February 9, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

TAIPEI, Feb. 8 — An online purchase platform for the Chinese mainland-based UnionPay cards was launched Wednesday for Taiwan's online businesses, allowing mainlanders to make purchases and reserve hotels, air tickets or tourism products at the island's online stores with a simple click of the mouse. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan warns SEA:...

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EDITORIAL: Taiwan's beef war with US may doom Ma Ying-jeou

February 9, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Taipei (The China Post/ANN) – Taiwan had a beef war with the United States two years ago. It was touched off by the signing of a protocol under which Taiwan would import "risky" beef and beef offal, which the Americans regard as perfectly safe for human consumption. (read more here…) Related items Taiwan's beef...

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Taiwan's beef war with US may doom Ma Ying-jeou

February 9, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Taiwan had a beef war with the United States two years ago. It was touched off by the signing of a protocol under which Taiwan would import “risky” beef and beef offal, which the Americans regard as perfectly safe for human consumption. (read more here…) Related items EDITORIAL: Taiwan's beef war with US may...

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10 simple tips for brand new Android tablet users

February 9, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Android tablet newbies (whether that's you, your dad, or your users) will find these tips helpful in getting acclimated to their new device. (read the story…) Related items Apple iPad outmuscles Android in global tablet sales Android 4.0 tablet PCs to dominate in 3Q12 Apple iPad outmuscles Android Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: A...

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Foxconn Said to Have Been Hacked by Group Critical of Working Conditions

February 9, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Hackers claimed to have stolen internal data from Apple supplier Foxconn, and leaked the information online, in response to media reports of poor working… (read the story…) Related items Apple's Reported Foxconn Protest Not Actually About Apple Foxconn Hacked In Protest Of Labor Conditions Foxconn to spend $210M on new Apple production plant Foxconn...

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Foxconn server hacked, CEO's password published

February 9, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

A hacker group calling itself SwaggSec has published data from internal Foxconn servers that the group hacked into, including usernames and passwords for management officials right up to and including CEO Terry Gou. While initial analysis of the data hasn't turned up any other sensitive information, the security breach prompted company officials to shut...

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