US defence security agency says communications system deal ‘will not alter’ the region’s basic military balance. ( read original story ...)
Man fined for breaking Taiwan coronavirus quarantine for eight seconds
Taiwanese authorities have slapped a $4700 fine on a man who broke quarantine regulations for just eight seconds. The man, a migrant worker from the Philippines, was quarantining in a hotel in ... ( read original story ...)
New Fast, Accurate and Secure Neural Network HarDNet
A total of 30 researchers led by six professors developed a neural network architecture that is most suitable for hardware implementation, named HarDNet. Compared with the well-known ResNet, HarDNet ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Christmas King grapples with a slide in overseas demand for decorations
It's unseasonably quiet at Harlan Tsai's factory, which has been churning out Christmas trees, wreaths and snow angels for more than three decades. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan November export value historically second highest, says MOF
Taiwan's exports totaled US$31.99 billion in November 2020, growing 12% on year to reach the second highest-ever monthly level, next only to US$32.23 recorded in the preceding month, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei court rejects CTiTV’s effort to prevent closure of news channel
PM. Taipei, Dec. 7 (CNA) The Taipei High Administrative Court on Monday rejected a request by CTiTV for an injunction to prevent the shut ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) – Field Information Communications System (FICS)
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) of a Field Information ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it faces daily military threats as U.S. notifies of new arms sale
Taiwan faces military threats daily from "authoritarian forces," President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, as the U.S. announced a new $280 million arms sale. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Faces Daily Threat as U.S. Notifies of New Arms Sale
Taiwan faces military threats on a daily basis from "authoritarian forces", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, as the United States announced a new $280 million arms sale package to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Be Stuck In Neutral On Tuesday
The Taiwan stock market has tracked higher in back-to-back trading days, gathering almost 280 points or 2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 14,250-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s exports to mainland hit new high
Taiwan exports to the mainland and Hong Kong reached 13674 billion US dollars in the first 11 months of this year a new high for ... ( read original story ...)
US Hits China With Hong Kong Sanctions, OKs Taiwan Arms Sale
The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on 14 Chinese officials over the crackdown on pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh a breakout star when it comes to using technology
Building upon earlier editions in 2014 and 2017, this year’s index paints a picture of global digital development ... ( read original story ...)
Years of research laid groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped — over a decade of behind-the-scenes research that had new vaccine technology poised for ... ( read original story ...)
Central bank tightens mortgage grip
The central bank yesterday tightened credit controls for real-estate financing after verbal warnings failed to rein in property price hikes linked to capital repatriation and loose lending. It is the ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb to increase IPO price: report
Home-sharing giant Airbnb Inc, which is scheduled to go public this week, is to significantly raise its initial public offering (IPO) price, valuing the group at more than US$40 billion, the Wall ... ( read original story ...)