The virtual real estate market in the metaverse is on the rise. So what's the appeal of purchasing online land, and what are the concerns about this unregulated financial space? ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ICT Industry Outlook, 2021 and Beyond | Valuates Reports
The US China trade war supply chain disruptions caused by COVID 19 and geopolitics and the rise of emerging technologies have played key roles in affecting the global ICT industry since 2020 With ... ( read original story ...)
New-generation combat drone begins flight tests
A combat drone developed by the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is undergoing initial flight tests before it enters combat testing in June, a military source said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Waymo becomes the latest company to pull out of CES
Google and General Motors Co joined Intel Corp, the world’s largest chipmaker, and Alphabet Inc’s autonomous driving unit, Waymo, in pulling out of in-person presentations at the CES technology ... ( read original story ...)
New battlefield drone to enter combat testing in mid-2022: source
The Teng Yun is a medium UCAV that resembles the U.S. MQ-1 Predator and is compatible with the AGM-114 Hellfire. A prototype was first made public at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology ... ( read original story ...)
High-Flying Taiwan Stocks Set for Record Amid Tech Rebound
One of Asia’s top-performing stock markets is heading toward a record high, thanks to a global rebound in technology shares and enthusiasm from retail investors. ( read original story ...)
ViewSonic ColorPro Award 2021 Ends with Spectacular Exhibitions
ViewSonic[i], a leading global provider of visual solutions, concluded the ColorPro Award 2021 Global Photography Contest exhibitions ... ( read original story ...)
Howard Hotels Group appoints new GM for Taiwan flagship
Howard Hotels Group has appointed Richard Saul to helm its Taiwan flagship, the Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei. The new general manager comes with experience leading other five-star hotels in the Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Advantech successfully completes O-RAN Global PlugFest 2021 participation
Demonstrated interoperable and versatile commercial-off-the-shelf SKY-8101 server solution in collaboration with IS-Wireless. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan receives second advanced jet trainer
The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) received its second indigenously developed and manufactured T-5 Yung Yin/Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer on 22 December. Built by the Aerospace Industrial ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese spy ring ‘penetrating Taiwan armed forces’
Official documents released by Taiwanese authorities have revealed how China allegedly sought out senior Taiwan military officers and induced them to become spies. One case involved Hong Kong man Xie ... ( read original story ...)
Lithuania makes debut at Taipei food show
The annual international food show Food Taipei opened yesterday, with the first-ever Lithuanian pavilion drawing a lot of attention. The Lithuanian pavilion is one of 15 national pavilions featured at ... ( read original story ...)
Jobless rate fell to 3.66% last month
The unemployment rate last month eased to 3.66 percent, the lowest since 2001, as the job market recovered further after a COVID-19 outbreak in May, although there is still room for improvement, the ... ( read original story ...)
Vincent Shih of Microsoft Elected 2022 AmCham Taiwan Chairperson
Vincent Shih, Assistant General Counsel of Microsoft and GM of Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs of Microsoft Taiwan, was elected as the 2022 chairperson of the American Chamber of Commerce in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan handset sales likely to disappoint in 2021
Handset sales in Taiwan are expected to disappoint this year reaching only 5.5 million units, according to sources at local mobile phone vendors. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to limit tech companies selling assets in China
Taiwan companies need only notify the government when they intend to sell off assets in China, but soon they will need to get permission from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, per a Nikkei report. The ... ( read original story ...)