The New Taipei City Government on June 17 said that it would not follow Taipei in upgrading the YouBike public bicycle rental service to “YouBike 2.0” when the contract expires in August next year. ( read original story ...)
Ministry condemns absence of flag on German Web site
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday said that it “cannot accept” the lack of a Republic of China flag on the Web site of the German Federal Foreign Office after a German reporter noticed that ... ( read original story ...)
Telstra says it will protect clients’ data under HK law, but has no plans to exit
Telstra has said it would keep its customers’ data security and integrity its foremost responsibility as the telecom comes to terms with the ... Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan busts China-facing online gambling support network
Taiwan’s cyber cops have disrupted yet another major technology support hub for sketchy China-facing online gambling sites. Late last week, the telecom division of Taiwan’s Criminal ... ( read original story ...)
JJ Lin dropped about S$19 million on 2 new luxury apartments, Volkswagen Camper Van
JJ Lin has brought two luxury apartments in the Neihu district of Taipei for NT$400 million (S$18.9 million), Apple Daily reports. The Singaporean singer has also splashed about NT$3.08 million (about ... ( read original story ...)
How the Discovery of Fresh Water Will Bolster Chinese Claims in a Disputed Sea
Discovery of a rare freshwater reserve under one of its land holdings in a widely disputed sea gives China a boost in occupying the islet and offers it a new defense for its sovereignty claims if they ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Targets China’s ‘Core Interests’ In U-Turn For US Approach To Beijing
In the first strike, Trump restricted China’s access to technology by choking Huawei’s access to technology ... Much to the chagrin of China, the administration of Taipei’s independence-minded ... ( read original story ...)
ASUS ZenFone 7, ZenFone 7 Pro with flip camera may debut soon
In February, Qualcomm released the list of phones that will feature the Snapdragon 865 SoC ... A fresh report on TNNToday reveals that the Taiwanese manufacturer could be soon launching the ZenFone 7 ... ( read original story ...)
The successful ‘One Country — Two Systems’ mantra
Taiwan, a democratic entity ... He also claimed that private property, religious beliefs and legitimate rights and interest of the Taiwanese compatriots will remain intact if they choose to ... ( read original story ...)
New US envoy promises to build partnership of trust
Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), Taiwan’s representative-designate to the US, has vowed to develop a trust-based partnership with the US, especially in the area of technology security. Hsiao was last month ... ( read original story ...)
Cities — try to predict superspreading hotspots for COVID-19
Two months ago in Singapore, walkers, joggers and cyclists in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park got a surprise — a robotic dog nipping at their heels. It ‘barked’ at them to stay metres away from others. No ... ( read original story ...)
US arms sales to Taiwan more ‘symbolic’ than of military value: Chinese expert
Photo taken on July 21, 2019 from Xiangshan Mountain shows the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan.Photo:Xinhua The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US announced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Star to launch commercial 5G services in August
Taiwan Star Telecom has said it plans to launch its commercial 5G services in August, having already secured approval for building 5G base stations from the National Communications Commission (NCC). ( read original story ...)
From Louisiana to Taiwan, environmental activists stand up to a major plastics company
Formosa Plastics, a Taiwanese plastics company, intends to build a complex St. James Parish, Louisiana, a region already known as "Cancer Alley." Environmental activist Anne Rolfes faces criminal ... ( read original story ...)
Tech-savvy South Koreans succumb to Tesla fever
From an eponymous cocktail to eager buyers following the shipping routes of long-awaited vehicles, Tesla is having a moment in South Korea, particularly among tech-savvy professionals. Kang Sung-mo, ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Moves to Legalize Same-Sex Unions, a Rare Step in Asia
The bill avoids the term “marriage,” but allows for couples to adopt children and jointly own property. Though approved by the country’s cabinet, the plan has to get through Parliament to become law. ( read original story ...)