Create Copy Disrupt: Dilemmas of Locating IP and Development

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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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 ...)