A civilian Pentagon official on Wednesday ordered the US Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a full environmental assessment of a US$9.4 billion Formosa Plastics Corp (台塑) complex planned in Louisiana, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan July export orders seen rising for 17th straight month
Taiwan's export orders likely rose in July for the 17th consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, buoyed by strong sustained demand for technology products during lockdowns as millions of ... ( read original story ...)
Telecom Stock Roundup: AT&T Expands FirstNet, Viavi Beats on Q4 Earnings & More
U.S. telecom stocks witnessed a relatively flat curve over the past week as an initial surge was offset by a steady downtrend owing to challenging macroeconomic environment. Despite improving economic ... ( read original story ...)
The four numbers Apple won’t let you engrave on your iPhone in China
Apple is censoring words and phrases customers can engrave on products in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, according to a new report by the Brussels-based CitizenLab. The iPhone-maker has always said it ... ( read original story ...)
China Rising, Episode 8: Taiwan a ‘potential flashpoint’ for wider military conflict
On this episode, we'll explore the growing tensions between China and Taiwan, which are fuelling fears of a possible Chinese military invasion and broader armed conflict. ( read original story ...)
Tsai says Taiwan needs to be stronger
Afghanistan’s return to Taliban rule following the withdrawal of US forces shows that Taiwan needs to be “stronger and more united” in ensuring its own defense, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said ... ( read original story ...)
NCC data show complaint surge
Complaints about telecom services surged by 75 percent annually in June, as more people worked and studied from home amid a nationwide level 3 COVID-19 alert, National Communications Commission (NCC) ... ( read original story ...)
ASUS aims to double its smartphone shipments this year to 1 million units
Just a few days back, ASUS launched its latest gaming smartphones — ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro in its home market China. The phones, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G SoC, are ... ( read original story ...)
China send 11 warplanes into Taiwan’s airspace during war games and threatens ‘immediate’ invasion sparking WW3 fears
CHINA has sent 11 warplanes into Taiwan’s airspace during war games, threatening “immediate” invasion. The six fighter jets, two bombers and three surveillance aircraft flew into ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei vows to revive smartphone business, chip development despite struggles with US sanctions
The world’s largest telecoms equipment maker plans to regain its footing in the global smartphone and chip design markets, as it works with supply chain partners. ( read original story ...)
JustCo to open co-working centre in Hsinchu, Taiwan
Members working from JustCo Hsinchu will also have access to JustCo’s network of more than 40 locations across nine cities in Asia (Credit: JustCo)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) - JustCo will be opening a new ... ( read original story ...)
Asus updates its overkill gaming phones with Qualcomm’s new overkill processor
Image: Asus When you’re selling high-spec gaming-focused phones, it makes sense to have the most powerful processor possible. At least, that’s the only explanation I can come up with for why Asus ... ( read original story ...)
MediaTek reveals latest Dimensity chips for 5G smartphones
The Dimensity 920 and 810 chipsets are expected to power 5G smartphones slated for a third quarter 2021 release ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan & Israel’s joint future within the semiconductor industry
Taiwan's superiority in the semiconductor industry is a known commodity, but the pairing with Israel's innovative arena has open new and intriguing possibilities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees peril in U.S. chip hub to counter China
After "three lost decades", according to Japan's industry ministry, the country's share of global chip manufacturing has fallen from a half to a tenth.. ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s Row With Lithuania Sets The Stage For Shaky New Era of Europe-China Ties
A diplomatic spat between Lithuania and China over Taiwan could have ripple effects across the region for how EU countries -- from the Baltic states to Hungary and Romania -- deal with Beijing. ( read original story ...)