Samsung ranks top of smartphone sales in 2016

TAIPEI -- Undeterred by the widely reported explosion of several Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Taiwan's consumers have demonstrated a preference for the South Korean firm's smartphone models over other brands, making Samsung the largest smartphone ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. Announces 7nm+ Technology

Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) has been on a roll over the last several years, bringing out new manufacturing technologies and subsequent enhancements thereof like clockwork. That pace of innovation has been one ... ( read original story ...)

Why the appetite for overseas properties will grow

According to figures from Taiwan’s Interior Ministry, 1,086 Hong Kong people emigrated to the island last year, compared to 697 in 2014 and marking one of the highest figures in recent years. There have been many pamphlets in my letter box for property ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan stocks rise to near 2-yr high on retail investor buying

TAIPEI, March 17 Taiwan stocks rose on Friday to their highest ... The electronics subindex rose 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex gained 0.3 percent. Among actively traded stocks, financial group CTBC Financial Holding was up 0.8 percent and ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan says capable of strike against China

Taiwan said for the first time publicly that it is capable of launching missiles at China, as the government on Thursday unveiled a major defence report warning of increased risk of Chinese invasion. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be ... ( read original story ...)

HTC Teaser Hints At New Smartphone Launch In March

HTC has launched two smartphones at the CES 2017, but a post on the company's Taiwanese Facebook Page is giving a serious hint that HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play aren't the only two handsets that it intends to introduce this year. The teaser posted by the ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Plans Military Spending Increase to Counter Rising China

Taiwan plans to raise its defense spending next year in an attempt to offset China’s growing military might. Defense spending is targeted to rise to 3 percent of gross domestic product in 2018, up from about 2 percent this year, Minister of National ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Military to Upgrade Fighters, Seek Stealth Capability

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan says it is planning to upgrade its F-16 fighter jets and will seek cutting-edge stealth aircraft from the United States in the face of a growing military threat from rival China. Thursday's announcement follows the release of this ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan defence report warns of China invasion risk

Taiwan pledged Wednesday to build up its military in the face of an increased risk of invasion by China in a major defence ministry report that comes as ties with Beijing worsen. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be brought back into its ... ( read original story ...)