Taiwan begins administering its first domestically developed Covid-19 vaccines Monday as it seeks to rely more on local options after struggling to secure sufficient supply of the major international ... ( read original story ...)
Use tech to locate missing elderly: Lai
Authorities should make use of technological advances in searching for missing elderly people, Vice President William Lai (賴清德) said in a video posted online on Saturday. Lai’s video is to serve as ... ( read original story ...)
Investment Analysis of Taiwanese Real Estate Market
An average household in Taipei needs to pay two-thirds of income for a mortgage loan, far above the affordable limit of 30%. Worries about mainland speculators peaked in early 2008 when residential ... ( read original story ...)
Iron ore’s rout threatens surge in volatility to come
Iron ore’s most spectacular collapse on record portends more volatility to come as investors grapple with a complex policy backdrop in China and an uneven recovery in global demand. Once one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan made innovation: TissueTech
TissueTech with its two subsidiaries, Bio-Tissue and Amniox Medical , are US-based organizations of innovative technologies using products derived from human amniotic and umbilical cord tissues. ( read original story ...)
Micron vs. Taiwan Semiconductor: Which Chip Stock is a Better Buy?
Rising demand for semiconductors by several industries, and investments made by governments and corporations to address the chip shortage, make the prospects bright for the semiconductor industry. As ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Commercial Investment Activity Up Significantly Mid-Year
Resilient markets like Singapore, Taipei and Seoul are expected to see Grade A rents rise above pre-pandemic levels by 2023. Some large occupiers may postpone long-term leasing decisions until clearer ... ( read original story ...)
FIBERSTAMP Launches 100G Ultra-long Distance Dual-rate QSFP28 ER4/ZR4 Optical Transceiver
FIBERSTAMP today launches two models of 100G long distance optical transceivers — 100G QSFP28 ER4 & ZR4, supporting up to 90km ultra-long distance dual-rate ... ( read original story ...)
APT teams up with Ericsson for Taiwan’s first 5G multi-operator core network
The move will significantly modernise Asia-Pacific Telecom (APT)’s network infrastructure, allowing it to dynamically operate between 4G and 5G networks ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan handset sales start picking up
Since Taiwan's 5G network went into commercial use around mid-2020, 5G users are growing at a faster pace than expected. Three leading telecom operators in Taiwan have each reported more than 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan July export orders leap again, COVID variants a concern
Taiwan’s export orders grew more than expected in July and the government said the outlook for the island’s tech goods remains strong on demand for high-end chips, though it warned the spread of COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon official orders review of Formosa project
A civilian Pentagon official on Wednesday ordered the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a full environmental assessment of a US$9.4 billion Formosa Plastics Corp (台塑) complex planned in Louisiana, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan July export orders seen rising for 17th straight month
Taiwan's export orders likely rose in July for the 17th consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, buoyed by strong sustained demand for technology products during lockdowns as millions of ... ( read original story ...)
Telecom Stock Roundup: AT&T Expands FirstNet, Viavi Beats on Q4 Earnings & More
U.S. telecom stocks witnessed a relatively flat curve over the past week as an initial surge was offset by a steady downtrend owing to challenging macroeconomic environment. Despite improving economic ... ( read original story ...)
The four numbers Apple won’t let you engrave on your iPhone in China
Apple is censoring words and phrases customers can engrave on products in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, according to a new report by the Brussels-based CitizenLab. The iPhone-maker has always said it ... ( read original story ...)
China Rising, Episode 8: Taiwan a ‘potential flashpoint’ for wider military conflict
On this episode, we'll explore the growing tensions between China and Taiwan, which are fuelling fears of a possible Chinese military invasion and broader armed conflict. ( read original story ...)