A recent ruling by the Hsinchu District Court enabled a family to regain possession of a property from their son, who had evicted his parents from the place. The man, surnamed Yeh (葉), was sued by his ...
Taiwan in Time: From Russian hangout to literati hotspot
In 1939, an eight-year-old Archibald Chien (簡錦錐) was captivated by the sight and smells of the Russian-run Cafe Astoria, located on Shanghai’s trendiest Xiafei Road (霞飛路). There was no time to linger, ...
Taipei vows to avoid devices from insecure source
The Taipei City Government yesterday vowed to ensure all municipal devices are provided by secure sources, after city councilors alleged that 19 municipal offices used attendance machines which were ...
TSMC expects permanent U.S. approval to supply chip tools to its China factory
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC has received from the United States a waiver extension to supply U.S. chip equipment to the company's factories in China, Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Friday.
iPhone 15 fails to boost Taiwanese suppliers as sales plunge
Major suppliers to Apple in Taiwan recorded another substantial sales decline in September, falling 16.4% year-over-year to NT$1.24 trillion ($38.7 […] The post iPhone 15 fails to boost Taiwanese ...
UPDATE 1-Taiwan minister says TSMC has received China chip waiver extension from US
Tsmc: Last October, the Biden administration published a sweeping set of export controls, including a measure to cut off China from certain semiconductor chips made anywhere in the world with U.S.
Taiwan’s FTC Conditionally Approves Merger between Taiwan Mobile Co. and Taiwan Star Telecom Corp.
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) of Taiwan has granted conditional approval for the merger between Taiwan Mobile Co. and Taiwan Star Telecom Corp. (T Star), signifying a significant shift in Taiwan’s ...
TIE 2023: Uniting Taiwan and Global R&D Achievements for a New Height in Technology Exhibition Experience
Step into the future at the prestigious 2023 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE), a major international showcase of cutting-edge technologies, unfolding its grand debut today at the Taipei World Trade Center ...
Taiwan’s Plea for US Defense Support Amid Rising Chinese Aggression
Amid escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan has made a public request to the United States for assistance in bolstering its defense capabilities against China. This recent development ...
Timing of filing divisional applications in Taiwan
Fiona Yin of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices provides a guide to the considerations for patent applicants in deciding when to submit a divisional application ...
Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry in the Eye of the COVID-19 Storm: A Worldwide Chip Shortage
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, an unexpected victim has emerged – the semiconductor industry. Often overlooked, semiconductors are at the heart of a myriad of industries, from ...
DoIT Unveils Discovering Technology Treasures Exhibition at TIE 2023 Focusing on Semiconductors and Net-Zero Solutions
Ministry of Economic Affairs today (October 12) inaugurated the Discovering Technology Treasures exhibition at the 2023 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE). Taking place at the Innovation Pilot Pavilion within ...
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Breaks New Ground with ‘Wave’: A Dance Piece Where AI Meets Art
The renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theatre is set to premiere an experimental dance piece titled ‘Wave’ in Taipei. This groundbreaking project represents a significant venture into uncharted territory for ...
Apple’s Top Suppliers in Taiwan Weather Worst Month Since June
(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.’s key suppliers in Taiwan saw another major sales drop in September ... TSMC has weathered sagging smartphone and laptop chip sales better than others thanks to demand for ...
China Should Worry: Taiwan Launches First Domestically-Made Submarine
The self-governing island nation of Taiwan has maintained a small force of antiquated submarines, while it sought to acquire more modern vessels for years. Due to political pressure from Beijing, Taipei was unable to find any sellers – and as a result,
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Taiwan’s Hualien County: A Comprehensive Report
In what can be characterised as a seismic jolt, a magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Taiwan’s Hualien County at 6:36 p.m. local time on October 11, 2023. This quake sent a ripple of alarm through the ...