Taipei metro publishes standard earthquake response protocol

... Taipei. No casualties or property damage were reported. This is the latest in a series of earthquakes that have shaken eastern Taiwan, including a magnitude 6 temblor that hit the coast of Hualien County on Feb. 6, killing 17 people and injuring 285. ( read original story ...)

Five suspects arrested for telecom fraud in central Taiwan: CIB

Taipei, Feb. 23 (CNA) Five people have been arrested in two raids on the operational bases of a crime ring that was allegedly committing telecommunication fraud in central Taiwan against people in China, the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) said Friday ... ( read original story ...)

Apple, Samsung dominate Taiwan smartphone market in 2017

Taipei, Feb. 22 (CNA) Smartphone giants Apple and Samsung maintained a steady share of handset sales in Taiwan, despite a shrinking market in 2017. According to local tech website ePrice, which compiled market data from last year, Apple iPhones accounted ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan invests in Israeli hi-tech, rides the startup wave

Some of the buses that ply the streets of Taipei and Taoyuan cities in Taiwan are equipped with artificial visual sensors that see threats ahead and warn the drivers of them. The technology was created by Mobileye, an Israeli firm. It is the most prominent ... ( read original story ...)

Tata Comm joins Chunghwa Telecom for global IoT connectivity

New Delhi: In an effort to bring global connectivity to consumer electronics and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Tata Communications on Thursday joined hands with Taiwan's largest mobile network operator Chunghwa Telecom. As part of this ... ( read original story ...)

TS, Taiwan co ink deal: KTR

Telangana Government today signed a deal with Taoyuan City of Taiwan for a technology partnership. As a part of the closing ceremony, a Technology Partnership MoU was exchanged between officials of the Government of Telangana State and Taoyuan City ... ( read original story ...)

Five Taiwan nationals arrested for telecom fraud in Malaysia

Bangkok, Feb. 20 (CNA) Thai police participated in the arrest of 11 suspects for cross-border telecommunication fraud, including five Taiwan nationals, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday in a joint operation with Malaysian police, a senior Thai tourist ... ( read original story ...)

Nanya Technology : ranks No. 4 DRAM supplier in Q4

Nanya Technology Corp., a Taiwan-based DRAM maker, retained its position as the world's fourth-largest supplier in the fourth quarter of last year, according to market information advisory firm TrendForce Corp. Due to the higher revenue in the fourth ... ( read original story ...)

TAITRA drives Taiwan up the value chain

Taiwan’s External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is on a mission to accelerate the development of the country’s IT industry as it moves up the value chain. By developing and creating a powerful in-country technology ecosystem, TAITRA is positioning ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan tech exports fuel 2018 momentum

Taiwan’s factories play a major role in the global technology supply chain, Reuters reported. Full-year 2018 growth was raised to 2.42% from 2.29% forecast in November. Fourth-quarter gross domestic product in 2017 was kept at 3.28%, the same as ... ( read original story ...)

Microsoft contributes to Taiwan’s renewable energy targets

Microsoft is also leveraging its technology to help other organisations improve their energy efficiency. Taiwan’s state operated power company, Taipower, is considering ways to improve transmission system efficiency and enhance grid technology. ( read original story ...)

AWS Direct Connect adds locations in Paris and Taipei

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has added a new Direct Connect site in Paris, at Equinix PA3, and has also launched its first Direct Connect site in Taiwan, located in the capital Taipei at Chief Telecom LY. Using Direct Connect, customers can establish a ... ( read original story ...)