State-run Mega International Commercial Bank (兆豐銀行), the main subsidiary of Mega Financial Holding Co (兆豐金控), yesterday said it aims to strengthen mortgage operations this year, as the business helps ... ( read original story ...)
US and allies to build ‘China-free’ tech supply chain
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order as early as this month to accelerate efforts to build supply chains for chips and other strategically significant products that are less ... ( read original story ...)
Posiflex Announces Android 10 Google Mobile Services Certification for Kiosk Platforms
Enables Enterprise MDM Platforms to Leverage Android OS and GMS Features including Google Play Store ApplicationsNEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Posiflex Technology, Inc., a world leader in ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Virus makes sex work taboo in Nevada’s legal brothels
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourist-dependent Nevada had a notorious attraction: It was the only place in the US where someone could legally pay for sex. These days, even in the state known for sin, ... ( read original story ...)
Onward Security Signs Cornet Solutions as Reseller in Japan
Onward Security, a leader in IoT cybersecurity compliance solutions, has signed Cornet as a reseller for Onward Security HERCULES, an automated produc ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC: Taiwan’s biggest winner of US-China cold war
If Taiwan is the winner in the Sino-U.S. cold war, its giant semiconductor company is the largest corporate winner. The factories of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC,臺積電) are working ... ( read original story ...)
The chips are down for Taiwan, ‘so where the bloody hell are you’ Australia?
Can the Aussies cash in on Taiwan’s geopolitical woes? At present they’re shovelling coal out of hillsides and most of their chips are potatoes, writes Neil Newman. ( read original story ...)
E.SUN Bank, 32 Taiwan companies launch ESG initiative to promote sustainability
E.SUN Bank (玉山銀行) launched the “E.SUN ESG and Sustainability Initiative” in a ceremony on Friday with Vice President Lai Ching-Te (賴清德) and Vice Premier Shen Jong-Chin(沈榮津) in attendance. Founder of E ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sees Fastest Growth Since 2014 Amid Global Chip Shortage
Taiwan’s economy will probably grow at its fastest pace in seven years in 2021, the government said, forecasting that a global scramble for semiconductors will deliver a boost to the island’s exports. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan grants emergency AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine authorization and orders 10 million doses
Taiwan has given emergency authorization to AstraZeneca/Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine. The country has 10 million doses ordered and should begin inoculations within the next fortnight. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Raises 2021 GDP Outlook Amid Global Scramble for Chips
Taiwan raised its forecast for growth this year as a global shortage of semiconductors sparks an international competition to secure access to the island’s technology. ( read original story ...)
E.SUN Bank and 32 Taiwan Leading Companies Launch ESG Initiative to Promote Sustainability
E.SUN Bank(玉山銀行) launched “E.SUN ESG and sustainability initiative” in a ceremony on February 19th. Vice President Mr. Ching-Te Lai() ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says receives US letter on auto chips, firms are doing what they should
Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Saturday she had received a letter from the White House on the global shortage of auto chips and ... ( read original story ...)
Psychobiotic PS128 consumption shows benefits to Parkinson’s symptoms in new clinical study
Bened Biomedical, a leading Taiwanese probiotic company, has announced a successful clinical study for its PS128 psychobiotic in treating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study was led by a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan blames ‘external forces’ for blocking BioNTech vaccine deal. China says it had nothing to do with it
The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan's coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island's health minister revealed that its deal with the German drugmaker fell through at ... ( read original story ...)
Biden aide seeks Taipei’s help on chip crunch in car industry
WASHINGTON • US President Joe Biden's top economic adviser, Mr Brian Deese, has sought the Taiwanese government's help in resolving a global semiconductor shortage that is idling American car ... ( read original story ...)