Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) were up 5% Wednesday, June 6, following the company's presentation at the Computex conference in Taiwan on Tuesday night ... segments of the S&P 500 do well, such as financials, health care and transports ... ( read original story ...)
Air Canada denies link between Air China joint venture and new label for Taiwan
MONTREAL -- Air Canada's decision to label Taiwan's capital as being part of China has nothing to do with the joint venture with a Chinese national carrier that was signed Wednesday, says chief executive Calin Rovinescu. Discussions about closer co ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Mobile : telecom giants launch US$2 unlimited overseas data plan
Following the NT$499 4G deal mania and price war, Taiwan's telecom giants are entering a new battlefield: a super-cheap unlimited data roaming package while traveling abroad. With the peak summer travel season coming up, the main telecom service providers ... ( read original story ...)
Focus: Foxconn imagines life beyond Apple but faces major risks as it diversifies
FOXCONN-Focus: Foxconn imagines life beyond Apple but faces major risks as it diversifiesREUTERS | June 06, 2018, 12:42 IST TAIPEI: Foxconn, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer that rose to global prominence as the manufacturer of the Apple iPhone ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn imagines life beyond Apple but faces major risks as it diversifies
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Foxconn, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer that rose to global prominence as the manufacturer of the Apple iPhone, is trying to reinvent itself as smartphone sales plateau and Apple Inc diversifies its supplier base. The company, which ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft brings intelligent cloud, intelligent edge vision to life at Computex Taipei
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Wednesday at Computex Taipei, Microsoft Corp. underscored its commitment to the partner ecosystem and announced new programs and a new category of intelligent devices, designed to take advantage of a digitally ... ( read original story ...)
The White House is urging US airlines to defy China on the issue of Taiwan
The White House is urging US airlines to not give in to pressure from Beijing over how they refer to Taiwan. Beijing has demanded airlines describe Taiwan as a province of China, and nearly two dozen carriers, including Qantas this week, have made the shift. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tech fair showcases blockchain, 5G as new trends
The 38 th annual Computex show in Taiwan, dubbed Asia’s biggest tech fair, is attempting to capture the growing global trends in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry as it introduces new elements that have attracted great attention ... ( read original story ...)
The US may sail a warship around Taiwan in an attempt to back up China
The United States is considering sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait, US officials say. A US warship passage, should it happen, could be seen in Taiwan as a fresh sign of support by President Donald Trump after a series of Chinese military ... ( read original story ...)
The Project Precog concept from Asus looks like the future of laptops
Asus introduced a concept design called Project Precog during the Computex technology show in Taiwan. It seemingly borrows Lenovo’s Yoga Book design to create an artificial intelligence-powered dual-screen 2-in-1 PC on a larger scale. But unlikethe Yoga ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Chinese Taipei v New Zealand
Myer Bevan's 36th minute penalty strike meant New Zealand continue to be in contention for the finals New Zealand beat Chinese Taipei by a solitary goal in their Intercontinental Cup fixture at the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday. Myer Bevan struck the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s HTC says will invest in innovative tech
Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC Corp said today it will invest more in new technologies as part of its efforts to seek opportunities for long-term growth. In an annual report, HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang said the company is looking to invest in technologies ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan handset shipments dip in 1Q18, says Digitimes Research
Shipments of handsets by Taiwan's brand vendors and ODMs totaled 17.8 million ... vendors and ODMs in unit shipments in the first quarter despite a cutback in both smartphone and feature phone orders from HMD Global (Nokia). Asustek Computer and HTC ... ( read original story ...)
Computex 2018: Asus ROG Phone brings 3D vapor-chamber cooling system, aimed at serious smartphone gamers
Now, ahead of Computex 2018, Asus has unveiled the ROG Phone in Taipei, Taiwan. Built for serious gamers, the ROG Phone comes with a 3D vapor-chamber cooling system, which is world’s first for a smartphone. Asus has also unveiled a bunch of accessories ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan launches phone alert system against Chinese air raids
A mobile phone alert message appears on a smartphone screen during the the annual Wan-an air raid drill in Taipei, Taiwan, Jun. 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/RITCHIE B. TONGO Taiwan on Monday tested a mobile phone alert system against potential Chinese air raids for ... ( read original story ...)
HTC bets on VR to reVive its smartphones
To the outside world, HTC's phone business is close to death, especially after Google bought a chunk of the Taiwan-based phone maker's smartphone design talent in January. But to the company, they believe they still have a future in the smartphone world ... ( read original story ...)