Most Taiwan-based fabless ASIC designers and silicon IP providers remain upbeat about their sales and profits for the second quarter of 2020 thanks to clear order visibility from China's IT sector, ... ( read original story ...)
MediaTek’s New Dimensity 820 Chip Brings Incredible 5G Experiences to Smartphones
MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 820 system-on-chip (SoC) which is optimized for premium user experiences. The Dimensity 820 delivers ultra-fast 5G speeds, and is feature-packed with MediaTek's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says did not receive WHO meeting invite, issue off the table for now
Despite strong efforts Taiwan did not get invited to this week's meeting of a key World Health Organization (WHO) body due to Chinese pressure, its foreign minister said on Monday, adding they had ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC halts new Huawei orders after US tightens restrictions
"TSMC has stopped taking new orders from Huawei after the new rule change was announced to fully comply with the latest export control regulation," a person familiar with the situation said. "But ... ( read original story ...)
China facing pressure over Covid-19 and Taiwan at World Health Assembly
More than 120 countries back call for inquiry into origins of virus while US-led coalition is lobbying for Taiwan to attend as an observer ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan April export orders seen falling as pandemic hits electronics demand: Reuters poll
Taiwan's export orders likely fell in April, a Reuters poll showed, as the coronavirus pandemic dents global demand for the island's technology exports. © Reut ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC likely to survive US-Huawei dispute
No assurance' about US licensing sales to Chinese telecom equipment giant, but TSMC lots of options regardless. ( read original story ...)
ANALYSIS-Taiwan’s TSMC keeps eye on China with $12 bln U.S. plant
The world's biggest contract chipmaker unveiled plans for a $12 billion plant in Arizona on Friday just hours before Washington outlined a proposal to amend tech export rules that could restrict ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan trial offers hope for restoring international travel
Taiwan has fared better than many of its peers in containing Covid-19, having suffered just seven deaths and fewer than 500 infections, despite its close travel connections with China, where the virus ... ( read original story ...)
The Early Casualties of the TAIPEI Act in the Post-Coronavirus World
Political tensions across the Taiwan Strait have been reinforced during the coronavirus pandemic. The last thing that Taiwan should want to do is to provoke Beijing with direct and indirect actions to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s domestic turn could affect Taiwan, ANZ says
China might focus more on domestic demand and reduce its reliance on exports to drive its economy in the post-COVID-19 era, which would affect Taiwan and South Korea the most, Australia and New ... ( read original story ...)
Barring Taiwan from WHO is a serious health concern, Canada, U.S., and allies say
Canada, the United States and six major allies have told the World Health Organization that its ongoing exclusion of Taiwan has created a serious public health concern during the COVID-19 crisis. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: can India stay focused as China, US set to clash at World Health Assembly?
With China and the United States locked in conflict, tensions running high between Beijing and Taipei, and calls growing for an inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic, India is set for a baptism of ... ( read original story ...)
No new case for 10th day: CECC
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported no new cases of COVID-19 — marking the 10th consecutive day without a new case — and said that exports of masks might be permitted before ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan considers loosening quarantine rules for business travellers
Taiwan is considering reducing the amount of time business travellers who want to make short visits to the country would have to stay in quarantine upon arrival, the country's health minister said, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s medical system must be bolstered: Chen
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the nation’s medical system must be bolstered to shoulder disease prevention duties ranging from border controls to aiding local communities, Minister of Health ... ( read original story ...)