Intel chief executive Patrick Gelsinger discusses developments in the technology industry, implications of geopolitical conflicts on global trade, and leadership lessons learned.
Taiwan quake to impact local insurance industry due to high take-up rates
According to Aon, the deadly magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck eastern Taiwan on April 3 is likely to result in a notable event for the local insurance ...
Apple supplier Foxconn sees growth in Q2 after dip in Q1 revenue
TAIPEI: Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and the biggest assembler of Apple's iPhone, said on Friday it expected a rise in second quarter revenue after the previous ...
Taiwan shaken but unbowed as biggest quake in 25 years spotlights preparedness — and lessons learned
Hard lessons learned from a devastating earthquake in 1997 have helped Taiwan avoid mass casualties in what was the island’s strongest quake in 25 years.
How did a 660-tonne steel pendulum protect Taiwan’s largest skyscraper during 7.4 earthquake?
Taipei: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and injuring over 1,000 others. This is the most powerful earthquake to strike the island nation ...
Taiwan quake to hit chipmakers’ capex, not chip supply
Some equipment suffered minor damage, but the silicon show must go on Wednesday’s earthquake in Taiwan will hit at least one chipmaker in the wallet, but won’t weaken the overall silicon supply chain, ...
How Taiwan Escaped Catastrophe in Massive Earthquake
Taiwan’s most important company ... to buildings to absorb earthquakes’ energy and has been conducting regular drills aimed at reducing property losses and getting operations back up more quickly.
Taiwan ties in focus as ambassador visits State House
The legislative delegation to Taiwan met the founder of E Ink, an electronic display company whose technology is used in Amazon Kindle screens. E Ink is just one company with property in Massachusetts ...
Taiwan earthquake: Taipei rebuffs aid offer from mainland China as disaster toll rises to 9 dead, 934 injured
The dead include three hikers and a truck driver killed by falling rocks in Hualien on the east coast of the island.
Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness saved a lot of lives — and prevented a catastrophe for the global tech economy
When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan’s eastern coast on April 3, the first concern involved the risk to people and property. Here, the news was not as dire as initially feared — only nine people ...
Why Taiwan Was So Prepared for a Powerful Earthquake
Decades of learning from disasters, tightening building codes and increasing public awareness may have helped its people better weather strong quakes.
Taiwan earthquake likely to have minimal impact on global value chain
Taiwan was rocked Wednesday by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake with at least nine people killed and over 1000 injured, causing widespread disruption in chip fabrication plants located in Taiwan ...
Taiwan’s Chips Giant Resumes Operations Day After Deadly Quake
Wu Yih-min, a professor of geosciences at National Taiwan University and a team head at the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction, said that the agency had developed a more ...
S. Korea sends condolences to quake-hit Taiwan
South Korea expressed condolences Thursday over the deadly earthquake that hit the east coast of Taiwan earlier this week. "We are deeply saddened to hear of the numerous casualties and property ...
More than 300 aftershocks hit Taiwan as dozens still missing after earthquake
More than 300 aftershocks hit Taiwan as dozens still missing after earthquake - Some people slept in tents after saying they ‘wouldn’t dare’ go home ...
Taiwan thanks global community for reaching out after earthquake
The military is also providing support following the needs of local governments to ensure the safety of the lives and property of Taiwanese, she said. Receiving such concern from the global community ...