Aluminum capacitor specialist Taiwan Chinsan Electronic Industrial returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2020 from losses in the prior quarter, thanks to a rise in its factory utilization ... ( read original story ...)
Aerkomm needs a telecom license first: NCC says
The National Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday said that Aerkomm Inc needs to register as a telecom service provider if it wants to provide a low-Earth-orbit satellite service in Taiwan, as ... ( read original story ...)
Guess What’s Missing From The Pentagon’s China Report—Taiwan’s Missiles
Between 1981 and 1991, the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency produced an annual guide to the Soviet military and printed tens of thousands of copies for everyday Americans. ( read original story ...)
Why are Hongkongers moving to Taiwan? Cheaper real estate, more space – and citizenship by investment for just US$200,000
Hongkongers and expats are increasingly looking to pastures new – and the island’s cultural familiarity and sound investment opportunities make it a top choice ... ( read original story ...)
ITRI and Czech Republic Embark on New Chapter in Technology Diplomacy
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An 89-memebr Czech delegation led by Senate President Miloš Vystrčil made a visit to the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) today in Hsinchu, where the delegation will ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is caught between two powers — and Japan can help
Japan should use this opportunity to deepen economic cooperation with Taiwan and offer a third way, while sustaining its alliance with the U.S. Taiwan is a formidable force in semiconductor technology ... ( read original story ...)
China tells US to stop building relationship with Taiwan after economic dialogue announcement
De facto embassy makes announcement after Taiwanese president says she will lift a ban on American beef and pork imports. ( read original story ...)
Kimpton grows Asia-Pacific footprint
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is growing its Asia Pacific footprint in October with two new openings in Bangkok and Tokyo. Located in central Bangkok's Langsuan area, the Kimpton Bangkok Maa-Lai is ... ( read original story ...)
National security law drives spike in Hongkongers seeking Taiwanese passports – with citizenship by investment for just US$200,000
Hongkongers have long enjoyed visiting Taiwan, but since last year, more have been considering making a permanent move. Immigration specialist Pamir Law Group, along with property search platform www. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US move closer to Bilateral Trade Agreement
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen addressed one of the primary irritants in the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship last week by relaxing regulations on pork imports containing the steroid ractopamine. Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan smartphone sales to expand 15% in 2H20
Smartphone sales in the Taiwan market are expected to grow over 15% sequentially in the second half of 2020, bolstered by an expanded availability of new 5G phones, according to market observers. ( read original story ...)
Mad Minute stories from Monday, August 31st
Justin Preedom stole a school bus and drove back to Avon, New York, on Monday, according to a statement from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty. Preedom was arraigned and released on his ... ( read original story ...)
US moves bolstering Taiwan are meant to ‘restore balance’, US diplomat David Stilwell says
The United States and Taiwan will establish a new economic dialogue focused on semiconductors, health care, energy and other technology sectors in a sign of stronger ties, a senior US diplomat said on ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. increases support for Taiwan, says to counter rising China pressure
The United States said on Monday it was establishing a new bilateral economic dialogue with Taiwan, an initiative it said was aimed at strengthening ties with Taipei and supporting it in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Start trade talks with Taiwan, now
Taiwan made a recent overture for trade negotiations, which is a welcome chance to move toward a free trade agreement or its equivalent, which would help the US economically and strategically. Failing ... ( read original story ...)
US moves bolstering Taiwan are meant to ‘restore the balance’, US diplomat David Stilwell says
Recent visits, agreements, US diplomatic support and military sales to Taipei are deemed an ‘adjustment’ in response to Chinese aggression by David Stilwell, assistant secretary of state for East Asia ... ( read original story ...)