Photo: Bloomberg “China’s property developers — and their creditors — appear to be approaching a reckoning,” analysts at Capital Economics Ltd said in a note. They warned that Evergrande is “close to ... ( read original story ...)
Richard D. Fisher Jr. On Taiwan: Taiwan can prevail over the near-term maximum danger
Taiwan is now entering a period of maximum danger from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) due to an accelerating Chinese military challenge now emboldened by a ... ( read original story ...)
Global chip shortage could affect gadget prices in 2022; impact on Samsung folding phones unclear
SINGAPORE - The global chip shortage is expected to affect the prices and availability of mobile phones and computers, especially next year, according to brands and analysts.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon pours 5 inches of rain on Taiwan, heads for Shanghai
Typhoon Chanthu drenched Taiwan with heavy rain Sunday as the storm’s center passed the island’s east coast heading for Shanghai. On the Chinese mainland, the government ... ( read original story ...)
The 2021 Taiwan International Balloon Festival ends in great success
September 10, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time TAITUNG, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 10 September 2021 - The 2021 Taiwan International Balloon Festival has entered it's 11th year this year. In the ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon gains force as it heads toward Taiwan
A strong typhoon skirted past most of the Philippines on Friday but appeared to be gaining strength as it headed directly for Taiwan this weekend, forecasters said. ( read original story ...)
The world’s cheapest 5G smartphone can teach us a lot about the future of the mobile industry
It only seemed like yesterday that 5G was first demoed ( we had a sneak peak at the technology back in 2015) and yet, just a few years after it was rolled out and the first handsets went on sale, the ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch lifts Taiwan’s credit rating to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-’
Fitch Ratings Ltd yesterday upgraded Taiwan’s sovereign credit rating to “AA” from “AA-” with a stable outlook, as the nation has gained in economic stability, external finances and fiscal prudence ... ( read original story ...)
With Expectations Muted, Demand for Apple’s New Phones Could Surprise
The tech giant holds its "California Streaming" launch event next week. Analysts are talking mostly on the iPhone 13 and the Apple Watch 7. ( read original story ...)
California to return beach plot seized from black couple
California lawmakers on Thursday unanimously allowed the return of prime beachfront property to descendants of a black couple who were stripped of their resort for African Americans amid racist ... ( read original story ...)
NCC to test and report 5G speeds of major telecoms
The National Communications Commission (NCC) is to measure the transmission speeds of 5G services in the first quarter of next year, it said on Thursday, adding that the results would be published in ... ( read original story ...)
Increased T-Mobile US Stake Supports Deutsche Telekom’s Rating
Deutsche Telecom AG's (DT) use of both equity and non-core asset disposal proceeds to fund the company's additional ... ( read original story ...)
Market advances; Globe Telecom gains
The stock market rose Friday on select bargain hunting, taking its cue from the rest of Asia and with talks between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping adding to the positive mood heading into the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says strong typhoon may hit land this weekend
TAIPEI: Taiwan said on Friday (Sep 10) typhoon Chanthu could make landfall this weekend, bringing strong winds and pouring rain in what would be the first typhoon to directly hit the island in two ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new plan to boost defence capacity in South China Sea
Taiwan's President oversaw the commissioning of a new domestically made navy warship on Thursday as part of the island's plan to boost indigenous defence capacity amid heightened tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon gaining strength as it heads towards Taiwan
Typhoon Chanthu could hit Taiwan this weekend. A strong typhoon has skirted past most of the Philippines but appears to be gaining strength and heading directly for Taiwan this weekend, forecasters ... ( read original story ...)