Intelligence Brief: How promising is 5G in Taiwan?

Sitting on a strong foundation, the operators are expected to launch 5G services in Q3. Let us look at the factors defining the market readiness for 5G and how they are driving Taiwan on to the 5G ... ( read original story ...)

Home-Made U.S. Chip Technology Is Behind

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung have both perfected seven nanometer (7 nm) chip processes, whereas Intel is still stuck on its 10 nm process. ( read original story ...)

HK’s moment of truth; and China’s

For decades before the coronavirus emerged from Wuhan and exploded in the rest of the world, China has been waging a cold war against the US and the West on a number of fronts: trade and economics, ... ( read original story ...)

LG launches V60 ThinQ 5G phone in Taiwan

LG Electronics has launched its V60 ThinQ 5G dual screen smartphone in Taiwan with availability beginning on June 1. The LG V60 ThinQ features a 6.8-inch OLED display (a second display is optional) ... ( read original story ...)

Signs of a Tech Bounce, If You Know Where to Look

Buried in a set of little-known data are early signs that the hardware side of the technology sector may be rebounding from the pandemic-driven plunge. Investors generally need to wait until a few ... ( read original story ...)

Entertainer gets 10 years in prison for vote-buying

The Taipei District Court on Wednesday sentenced Fanny Liu (劉樂妍), a former member of the now-disbanded female pop group Fantasy 4, to 10 years in prison for vote-buying. The court found Liu — who is ... ( read original story ...)