Tesla released video from one of its latest markets – Taiwan, where Model S and Model X sales began earlier this year after years of waiting. “Taiwan embraces a new era of driving for a cleaner tomorrow and generations to come.” The island currently ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan launches new products at Outdoor Retailer show
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) hosted the Taiwan new Products Launch at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. New products launched included cutting-edge fabric printing technology, smart textiles measuring heart ... ( read original story ...)
Toronto man accused of spying for China and Taiwan
A Toronto man has been accused of spying for both Taiwan and China by Ottawa, which is trying to strip him of his permanent residency in Canada. Yang Wang, 39, came to Canada from China as an international student in 1998, first at Seneca College and later ... ( read original story ...)
An installation along Taiwan’s east coast examines language and typhoons
Manila (CNN Philippines Life) — Between May and July 2017, artist Christina Quisumbing Ramilo embarked on a project that considers the natural environment of Taiwan’s typhoon-prone ... south of the Taiwanese capital city of Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Dive in! Subway carriages are turned into SWIMMING POOLS in Taiwan with incredible 3D floors
A subway carriage in Taipei has been decorated to look like an Olympic swimming pool including a floor that has a 3D ripple effect. The carriage has been installed with the design to help advertise the upcoming Universiade 2017, known as the Olympics for ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei 2017 hold rigorous testing at Universiade venues
Taipei 2017 and the International University Sports Federation (FISU) are currently testing the event's venues through a number of competitions and simulations. Preparations are being tested to ensure everything is on track for the Opening Ceremony on ... ( read original story ...)
Perlas Pilipinas remains winless in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup after loss to Chinese Taipei
The Philippine national women’s basketball team remained winless in the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup after an 87-53 defeat to Chinese Taipei in the classification round on Friday at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, India. It was the fifth straight ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor thinks oBike is better than YouBike, but his staff don’t think so
They draw ire from motorists, get dumped in odd places by careless riders and are coming under heavy scrutiny by regulators. But oBikes have the vote of confidence from at least one man: Taipei's mayor. Even as administrators at a Taipei City government ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Economy Grows Less Than Forecast as Investment Slides
Taiwan’s economy expanded less than economists estimated in the second quarter, as companies cut capital investment and exports eased. Lower capital spending by Taiwan’s major semiconductor manufacturers and airlines and easing exports contributed to ... ( read original story ...)
Sayani Gupta’s Bali and Taiwan diaries are more than just selfies and travel goals
Sayani Gupta who last seen and appreciated for her role in an Amazon Exclusive TV series Inside Edge is now going overseas with her next project ‘The Hungry’. She’s going to share the screen space with the veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah. While her ... ( read original story ...)
Open Source Data: Just How Open Is Taiwan’s Government?
When the Global Open Data Index released their latest worldwide ranking on openness of government data earlier this summer, Taiwan topped the list for the second time in a row, earning an “openness score” of 90 percent. In contrast to Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: 83% of small- to medium-size businesses in Taiwan use online marketing, says Google
Google Taiwan on July 27 released results of a survey of small- to medium-size enterprises' online marketing behavior in Taiwan jointly undertaken by Google and Ipsos ASI under France-based Ipsos, showing that 83% of the surveyed companies have used online ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan braces for direct hit by Typhoon Nesat; Philippines face more flooding
Typhoon Nesat remains on track to barrel into Taiwan and southeastern China this weekend, while flooding rain associated with the future typhoon threatens to trigger more flooding in the Philippines. Nesat, known as Gorio in the Philippines, strengthened ... ( read original story ...)
Following Foxconn announcement, TSMC says it still prefers Taiwan for investment
In the wake of Foxconn's announcement of a US$10 billion plant in the U.S., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) said Taiwan would continue to be its first choice for new projects. "Our first choice for investment will still be Taiwan," says ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan faces challenges to develop service robots
The development of ASICs optimized for industrial robot AI is approaching maturity, and autonomous driving is a trend, but the use of AI technology to develop service-oriented robots in Taiwan faces difficulties, according to industry sources. Service ... ( read original story ...)
Shares in Uni-President, President Chain Stores hit by Starbucks deals
In turn, Uni-President and President Chain Store have also agreed to buy a 20 percent and 30 percent stake in Starbucks Taiwan, from the U.S. firm for NT$2.17 billion and NT$3.25 billion. Added to their existing stake in the company, the new acquisitions ... ( read original story ...)