TSMC’s plans to increase US investment signals the future of 5G supply chains remains in the US-Taiwan nexus, the AIT director said ... ( read original story ...)
Ministry budgets NT$73.5m to purchase overseas offices to avoid high rent costs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has earmarked NT$73.5 million (US$2.49 million) from next year’s annual budget to purchase a new property for its representative office in Australia. The ministry has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Supersonic Land-Attack Cruise Missile Will Go Far To Deterring China
Taiwan has begun production of a new land-attack cruise missile. But the island country still is badly outgunned by China’s own, much larger missile arsenal. Taiwanese media on Aug. 4, 2019 reported ... ( read original story ...)
Far EasTone targets 11% stake in APT in unexpected deal
Far EasTone Telecommunications is to pay up to NT$5 billion (US$169.3 million) to acquire an 11.58 percent stake in Asia Pacific Telecom (APT), it said in an unexpected announcement late on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Wall St falls as NASDAQ rout persists
The NASDAQ Composite closed lower on Friday, although well above its session low as selling eased late in the day after investors dumped heavyweight technology stocks due to concerns about high ... ( read original story ...)
NTU reaches top 100 in world list
National Taiwan University (NTU) was ranked the world’s 97th-best university, the first time it has made the top 100 in the Times Higher Education survey. The London-based magazine’s World University ... ( read original story ...)
There’s no better time for Taiwan to seal a trade deal with the US and bolster its economy
The winds of geopolitics seem to be blowing in Taiwan’s favour. The US-China trade war, Covid-19 and Hong Kong’s national security law are helping the island’s reshoring initiative. Next, it should ... ( read original story ...)
How Taiwan — with US assistance — can deter China’s overt aggression
Time is not on Taiwan’s side, and China’s growing power has created a significant cross-Strait strategic imbalance. ( read original story ...)
KMT unveils new ‘digital chapter’: a mobile application
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) yesterday launched the party’s “digital chapter,” a mobile app that it says represents its willingness to “keep up with the times.” The app’s functions allow KMT ... ( read original story ...)
Wu hails 23 tangible feats of Czech delegation visit
Twenty-three tangible accomplishments have been achieved during the Czech delegation’s visit to Taiwan, with bilateral ties in various sectors upgraded to comprehensive partnerships, Minister of ... ( read original story ...)
WTO sets up two dispute panels against India’s import duties on select hi-tech items
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has set up two dispute panels to examine complaints against India made by the European Union (EU) and Chinese Taipei alleging that import duties imposed by the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Chinsan swings to profit in 2Q20
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 ...)