The progress of science and technology of the developed nations are often cited ... the evidence that the developed countries and newly industrialised countries like Taiwan, South Korea, China etc. in the post-war period did not have a strong IP protection ... ( read original story ...)
Dutee Chand crashes out in 1st round of IAAF World Championships
Dutee Chand’s next destination will be the World University Games that begin on August 19 in Taiwan. “Since she is a student of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KITT) University, she is eligible to compete in the university games,” the ... ( read original story ...)
Telecom carrier fined NT$1 million for poor service
Taipei, Aug. 2 (CNA) Asia Pacific Telecom Co. (亞太電信), one of the major telecom service providers in Taiwan, has copped a fine of NT$1 million (US$33,003) for the poor quality of its 3G service, the National Communications Commission (NCC ... ( read original story ...)
EVA Air Business Class Review Taipei (TPE) to Vancouver (YVR) 777-300, Infinity Lounge Taipei Review and Plaza Premium Lounge Taipei Review
I admit that I had high expectations for this flight on EVA Air Business Class from Taipei (TPE) to Vancouver (YVR) for my review. I had been to Taipei before but this time I had much more time to explore the soul of this place. The day of my departure ... ( read original story ...
Taiwan sowing the seeds of Hakka revival
Tired of being cooped up in a Chinese medicinal product factory, San Huang gave up his manager job in 2015 to return to his hometown. The 33-year-old bachelor swopped his suits and computer for boots and the hoe to work on his father's orange farm in Dahu ... ( read original story ...)
First nation-wide indigenous radio station broadcast set for Aug. 9
Taipei, Aug. 5 (CNA) Taiwan's first nation-wide indigenous radio station is scheduled to start broadcasting on Aug. 9 and plans to broadcast content in 16 indigenous languages. The Alian 96.3 radio station, operated by the Indigenous Peoples Cultural ... ( read original story ...)
LH Bank reveals asset growth plan
Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank) is aiming for double-digit growth in assets over the next three years, with a focus on corporate loans, after Taiwan-based CTBC Bank's acquisition of nearly a 36% stake in the bank's parent, LH Financial Group. The bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese capital curbs challenge Forest City’s home sales in Johor
The developer has boosted promotion of its Forest City project outside of China ... It is targeting new Forest City sales galleries in Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines this year, and plans to increase showrooms in Malaysia to 20 by the end of this ... ( read original story ...)
Driverless bus test in Taipei gets positive feedback
Taipei, Aug. 5 (CNA) A five-day driverless bus test conducted by the Taipei City government has received positive feedback ... said the market prospects for driverless buses in Taiwan are promising. The project will allow the participation of local ... ( read original story ...)
Property transactions in Taiwan’s 6 major cities down in July
Taipei, Aug. 5 (CNA) Transactions of residential and commercial property in Taiwan's six major metropolitan areas fell in July from a month earlier as the property market entered its traditionally slow time of the year. A total of 17,062 homes, offices and ... ( read original story ...)
Wistron to expand production in India for smaller iPhone assembly
New Delhi, Aug. 4 (CNA) Taiwan-based contract electronics maker Wistron Corp ... has set its sights on the growing Indian market by pushing for shipments of the smartphone model in a bid to double the iPhone's market share in the country over the next ... ( read original story ...)
More than 19,000 Volunteers Set for Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade
Timothy King-Derry was a participant in the Academy and will now play a key role in the management of this year’s Summer Universiade, assisting in a data capture project ... city. Jocelyn Lo, who is studying law at the National Chengchi University in ... ( read original story ...)
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Apple to release a revamped iPhone SE early next year
Taiwan-based contract electronics maker Wistron Corp. is preparing ... Inc. has set its sights on the growing Indian market by pushing for shipments of the smartphone model in a bid to double the iPhone's market share in the country over the next five ... ( read original story ...)
Updated iPhone SE Rumored for Early 2018 Launch
Apple supplier Wistron is preparing to expand its India-based iPhone manufacturing, with production geared towards the next-generation iPhone SE, according to local sources (via Focus Taiwan). Apple is hoping to build its share of the Indian smartphone ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp Aquos S2 officially slated for August 8 announcement in Beijing with ‘full screen’ design
In fact, the 1912-founded Japanese company acquired by Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn for $3.5 billion just last year claims it launched the world’s “first-ever full screen smartphone” back in 2013. Even if the Edgest-302SH name doesn’t ... ( read original story ...)