HTC unveils the first 5G phone made in Taiwan

Taiwan 5G smartphone and is to begin taking preorders on July 1. The company last year released two mid-range smartphones — the HTC U19e and HTC Desire 19+ — as well as a second-generation blockchain ... ( read original story ...)

Sales in computer and IT services to hit NT$400bn

Sales across Taiwan’s computer and information technology (IT) services sector are set to surpass NT$400 billion (US$13.47 billion) this year on COVID-19 pandemic-induced demand, the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)

Ministry plans NT$1tn loan program

The Ministry of Finance yesterday said it would ask state-run banks to offer loans totaling NT$1 trillion (US$33.67 billion) to help local firms upgrade and transform in the post-pandemic era. The ... ( read original story ...)

Global semiconductor sector to shrink: TrendForce

The global semiconductor industry is to experience a second straight year of contraction in production value this year as the COVID-19 pandemic dampens demand for chips used in mobile phones and ... ( read original story ...)

Why Taiwan Continues to Fear a Chinese Invasion

Recently, Taiwan has been under the spotlight in international media for three main events: passing a same-sex marriage act in May 2019, Tsai winning a reelection in January 2020, and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)

US firms can work with Huawei on 5G standards

With US companies uncertain what technology or information they were allowed to share ... is to offer one direct weekly round-trip flight between Taipei and London next month, the airline announced ... ( read original story ...)