Taipei's twisting green tower is on track for completion in the second quarter of next year. The Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (陶朱隱園) is a luxury high-rise designed to conserve energy, save water and suck up carbon emissions in downtown Taipei. It is also a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks close at fresh 27-yr high
TAIPEI, June 26 (Reuters plans to drop daily reports on Taiwan stocks and foreign investor activity. They will be replaced with BUZZ items based on significant moves and a monthly table on foreign investor activity. Please send any queries to [Ataipei ... ( read original story ...)
Did Beijing just gain Panama and lose Taipei?
On the surface, Panama’s diplomatic switch from Taiwan to mainland China is a political victory for Beijing and a major setback for Taipei in a long diplomatic clash. But behind this smokeless war, there really is still no clear winner. It has been a ... ( read original story ...)
Technology supports Nikkei Asia300 on week as oil skids
Samsung Electronics added 4.5% this week in Seoul for its best weekly performance since April, while Tencent Holdings rose 2.7% in Hong Kong and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing advanced 2.6% in Taipei. Technology stocks tracked gains on the Nasdaq ... ( read original story ...)
Moth eyes have inspired the touchscreen of the future
Researchers working on removing a smartphone’s glare are turning to an unusual source for inspiration: moths. Strides are being made in the realm of light reflection by researchers at the University of Central Florida and National Taiwan University ... ( read original story ...)
Himax Technologies, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend for FY2016
TAINAN, Taiwan, June 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE ... its current calendar year based on the Company's previous year's financial performance. "Since our IPO in 2006, we have remained committed to a dividend policy," said Mr. Jordan Wu, President and ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Technology : Taiwan’s Foxconn to invest $10 billion in six US states
Taipei, Jun 23 (EFE).- Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn, the main manufacturer of Apple iPhones and iPads, is set to invest around $10 billion during a period of five years in six states in the United States, according to Foxconn's Chairman Terry Gou ... ( read original story ...)
IBD 50 Chip Stock Downgraded On Valuation, Steep Expectations
Pelayo downgraded Taiwan Semi on valuation, seeing limited upside at its current valuation. 1:54 PM ET As streaming music leader Spotify prepares for an IPO, Apple's rival service, Apple Music, is ramping up the competitive pressure. 1:54 PM ET As ... ( read original story ...)
FSC imposes nearly NT$100 million in fines on financial firms
Taipei, June 23 (CNA) The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the top financial regulator in Taiwan, said Friday that it has imposed almost NT$100 million (US$3.29 million) in fines on financial firms so far this year for irregularities in their ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom : holds 2017 Annual General Meeting
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. June 23, 2017 - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. ('CHT', TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) today held its annual general meeting. The meeting was hosted by Chairman Yu Cheng. Shareholders in attendance represented 5,864,805,955 shares, or 75.60% of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Snatches Qualcomm Inc. 7-Nanometer Chip Orders
For many years, wireless technology giant Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) relied heavily on contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) to build its flagship Snapdragon applications processors and cellular modems. The Snapdragon 800 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Oppo launches R11 in local market
China-based smartphone vendor Oppo has launched its new smartphone, the Oppo R11, in the Taiwan market, priced at NT$15,990 (US$525) unlocked. The Oppo R11 comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor incorporated with ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn to invest $10 billion in the U.S.
Taipei, June 22 (CNA) Foxconn Technology Group plans to move its fully automated manufacturing supply chain to the United States, the company founder said on Thursday. Foxconn is considering investing about US$10 billion in six states mostly around the ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Technology : Taiwan’s Foxconn Eyes Seven States for $10 Billion Investment — Update
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, which assembles Apple Inc.'s iPhones in China, is looking at seven states in the American heartland to invest $10 billion or more to manufacture flat-panel screens and related equipment. "Over the years ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Technology : in Talks With U.S. States Over New Plant
TAIPEI-- Foxconn Technology Group is looking at several U.S. states as potential sites for its investment plans and wants to announce the first match as early as July, Chairman Terry Gou said. Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., is ... ( read original story ...)
Athenex IPO Raises $66M to Fund Clinical Trials for Cancer Drugs
Athenex plans to apply $28 million of the IPO proceeds to this trial. Athenex is already planning to seek approval of its oral paclitaxel overseas. The company says it expects to submit filings for approval in New Zealand and Taiwan within the next 18 months. ( read original story ...)