Douglas Paal, who once headed the de facto US embassy in Taipei, warned that Beijing's refusal to talk to the independence-leaning party is counterproductive The DPP's presidential candidate William Lai is the current front runner but has been subject to repeated attacks from Beijing accusing him of being a 'separatist' Beijing should consider opening communication ...
Visitor pre-registration now open for 2024 Taipei Cycle Show
Taipei Cycle Show has announced that visitor pre-registration for its 2024 event is now open. Pre-registration is free of charge and will allow visitors entry into the show from Wednesday, March 6, to ...
A roller coaster week in Taiwan politics ends with opposition still divided
A roller coaster week in Taiwanese politics saw the presidential race end up right where it started: With four candidates and a clear front-runner. The country's two main opposition parties joined ...
Taiwan Reports Chinese Fighters, Bombers Nearby as Election Campaign Heats Up
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan again reported Chinese military activity around the island on Wednesday, with 11 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait as the island's election ...
Singapore-based Carro in talks to raise over US$100m ahead of potential US IPO: Exec
The fundraising could value Carro, which has valuation of over US$1 billion, even higher. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thales-MiTAC to upgrade Taipei Rapid Transit ticketing system for multiple electronic payments
French tech conglomerate Thales and its key partner MiTAC Information Technology Corporation in Taiwan announced that they will collaborate on a project to design and implement an upgraded Automatic ...
SoftBank-backed Carro in talks to raise over US$100 million ahead of potential US IPO: Executive
SINGAPORE: Carro, a Southeast Asian online automotive marketplace, is in talks with potential investors to raise over US$100 million ahead of a possible US listing in 18 months, said a senior ...
AWS’s generative AI functions support Taiwan startups innovation
Business users can create and share compelling data stories ... AWS will continue to help startups build optimal environments for generative AI development and help startups in Taiwan take the lead in ...
The current state and future of autonomous driving technology
In less than 40 years since the inception of the first self-driving car, we have witnessed significant progress and changes in the automotive industry. However, the journey toward the widespread ...
Taiwan Stock Market Overdue For Consolidation On Wednesday
E Sun Financial surged 1.98 percent, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company strengthened 1.39 percent, Hon Hai Precision accelerated 1.49 percent, Largan Precision spiked 2.28 percent, Catcher ...
Statements about Lai property misleading
Lai’s old house is reportedly on land that was originally designated for mining. In 1963, mining authorities approved a mining plan in accordance with the Mining Act (礦業法), but in 1981 they classified ...
Sihuangziping geothermal project in Taiwan breaks ground on 4-MW expansion
Construction has broken ground for a 4-MW geothermal power plant in Sihuangziping, Taiwan, following up on the success of a 1-MW demonstration project.
Chinese Official Threatens Taiwan Ahead of Key Elections
Yang Lihua, who holds the No. 2 position in Shanghai's Taiwan Affairs Office, overseeing the city's exchanges with Taiwanese counterparts, said the potential election of Taiwan's current vice ...
Seven in 10 People in Taiwan Don’t Trust America—Poll
An overwhelming majority of people in Taiwan do not believe the United States is trustworthy, according to a new poll released on Monday. Most, however, were convinced by America's commitment to the ...
Latin America, Caribbean should look to Taiwan for the key to their AI tech future | Opinion
Taiwan transformed itself from a dictatorship to technological democracy in less than 30 years, says China expert Leland Lazarus | Opinion ...
Most Asia markets rise as China property stocks lead gains
Investors will assess South Korean producer prices for October, as well as New Zealand's October trade figures.