Global games market riding wave of new technology

Taipei, Jan. 25 (CNA) As the technology industry pushes out more and more consoles, PCs, tablets and other devices, seemingly with no end in sight, a huge beneficiary of all the new technology is the global games market. Speaking at the opening ceremony of ... ( read original story ...)

November-December winning uniform invoice numbers released

Taipei, Jan. 25 (CNA) The winning number for the NT$10 million (US$343,949) special prize in the November-December uniform invoice lottery is 75350343, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced Thursday. The prize must be claimed by May 7, 2018, the ministry ... ( read original story ...)

What Now For Historic Tree Preservation Efforts By Taipei Dome?

Although the city government states that it intends to transplant ... In particular, Ko has suggested that he is not happy with the Taipei Dome, as a construction project he entered from his predecessors as Taipei mayor. The construction of the Taipei ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan remains among top five markets for Google Play

Taipei, Jan. 24 (CNA) Taiwan remained among the top five markets in the world ... Google Play hopes to help Taiwanese developers by first introducing the latest technology and development tools through regular workshops and events to give developers ... ( read original story ...)

The skies over Taiwan just got a little less friendly

of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the Mainland, which is affiliated with the Chinese government. Member business owners want smooth trips back to the island for the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 16. “The association should understand the ... ( read original story ...)

Property magnet promises to raise wages at Eastern Broadcasting

Taipei, Jan. 24 (CNA) Property magnet-led investment firm Mao Te International Investment Co. has promised to raise the monthly minimum wage to NT$30,000 (US$1,000) and increase investment in content production as part of its plan to acquire Eastern ... ( read original story ...)

Sugar Phone launches S11 in Taiwan

French smartphone vendor Sugar Phone has launched its latest S11 smartphone in Taiwan. The S11 features a 6-inch all-screen Full HD+ display and dual-lens rear and front camera and will be available starting February 1 at NT$8,990 (US$307) unlocked. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s EV startup eyes expansion in Southeast Asian markets

Once all 21 of Taiwan’s scooter makers have agreed on which battery ... “The goal for this year is to make sure the technology is ready, make sure the product is ready, make sure the operations are ready,” Mr Luke said. “Once that’s all ready ... ( read original story ...)

Smartphone battery explodes after man bites into it

A shopper in China recently learned that biting a smartphone battery isn’t exactly the best way to test its authenticity. According to a report from Taiwan News, a man entered an electronics store in China on January 19 in search of a replacement battery ... ( read original story ...)