Explainer: Why Taiwan is slow to adopt mobile payments

According to research by Mastercard, 61% of consumers in Taiwan are aware of NFC (near-field communication)—the underlying technology of behind many popular mobile payment services including Apple Pay and Samsung Pay—and with more than 80% of consumers ... ( read original story ...)

Senior US diplomat, Taiwan leader speak at Taipei event

TAIPEI-The United States' commitment to Taiwan has never been ... annual tariffs on Chinese products in a bid to counter Beijing's theft of USA intellectual property. USA and Chinese policy toward Taiwan are based on a so-called "one-China policy" but ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwanese businesses could be harmed by U.S. tariffs on China

Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Two types of Taiwanese businesses could be impacted by trade penalties that the United States is expected to impose on China for violations of intellectual property rights and technology transfers, Minister of Economic Affairs Shen ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. tariff plan could benefit MIT products: scholars

Taipei, March 23 (CNA) U.S. President Donald Trump's announced ... The U.S.'s tariff plan is aimed at protecting the intellectual property rights of American high-tech companies and is expected to have a big impact on Taiwanese companies with factories ... ( read original story ...)

Author Li Ao Remembered by Former Colleague

Li Ao died in Taipei of brain cancer on March 18 ... and the claims he stole his friend’s property. On the one hand, bragging was part of his jocular manner. Sometimes he would say, “Whenever I am looking for someone to admire, I look in the mirror.” ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s HTC to get Google boost as it posts biggest loss

Taiwan's struggling smartphone maker HTC posted its worst-ever quarterly loss on Monday, but said it expects a boost from the $1.1 billion deal with Google sealed earlier this year. The deal, completed in January, saw Google buy part of HTC's smartphone ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan offers innovative eco product to Qatar

DOHA: Taiwan is set to introduce its globally acclaimed innovative energy saving/generating eco smart glasses to Qatar’s property market. By replacing a building’s ceiling and walls with the specially-developed thin-film PV modules, harmful radiation ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei Intros First Testing Facility For Autonomous Vehicles

The city government of Taipei in Taiwan has introduced the country’s first ... Called the K-City, it will be open to a wide range of companies including Samsung, SK Telecom, Naver, Hyundai, and Kia, which will all be allowed to test their self-driving ... ( read original story ...)

LG inaugurates first flagship retail store in Taiwan

LG Electronics has opened its first flagship retail store in Taipei. The store is expected to boost the sale of LG's major product lines, including ultra-thin TVs, IT products, smart household appliances and mobile devices in the Taiwanese market. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan seeking closer tech cooperation with Israel

Taipei, March 19 (CNA) Taiwan is hoping to cooperate more closely with Israel in the technology field to strengthen its ability to innovate, Science and Technology Minister Chen Liang-gee (陳良基) said Monday. One way to achieve this, Chen said ... ( read original story ...)