and he cautioned stakeholders not to over-promise what the cutting-edge technology can do. "The tests we have seen recently are at a preliminary stage, and we need better infrastructure and step-by-step adjustments," he said. And that is what Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Smartphone shipments down in July, but Oppo moves up
Shipments of smartphones in the Taiwan market reached 604,000 units in July, down 4.14% on month and 2.37% on year, according to data compiled by local channels. Samsung Electronics continued to lead as the top smartphone vendor in the local market in July ... ( read original story ...)
Satellite for Taiwan launched from California
Formosat-5 is the first satellite to be fully designed by Taiwan's space agency and is intended to advance the nation's space technology and scientific research while providing global imagery with a wide array of uses ranging from natural resource studies ... ( read original story ...)
PJ Masks lands in Taiwan
Entertainment One (eOne) is taking its preschool superhero property PJ Masks to Taiwan. The series hit screens across the country this month through broadcast partner Yoyo TV, and consumer products are set to launch in late September. PJ Masks’ consumer ... ( read original story ...)
SpaceX launches Taiwanese satellite, lands rocket stage
The satellite is the first to be fully designed by Taiwan's space agency and is intended to advance the nation's space technology and scientific research while providing global imagery with a wide array of uses. Its main instrument is a sensor that ... ( read original story ...)
San Far Property Ltd (9946) Jumps 0.45% on Aug 24
San Far Property Ltd currently has a total float of 261.53M shares and on average sees shares exchange hands each day. The stock now has a 52-week low of 10.1 and high of 13.65. Taiwan is one of the fastest-growing countries in Asia in terms of economic ... ( read original story ...)
citizenM Taipei North Gate takes brand in Asia for first time
A significant milestone for the young and innovative Dutch hotel brand, the debut Asian property in Taipei is the eleventh citizenM hotel to open worldwide since its 2008 launch. A concept brought to life by award-winning Dutch designers, Concrete ... ( read original story ...)
Where to Stay in Taipei: Taipei’s Coolest Neighborhoods to Stay
Taipei Garden Hotel – With 241 spacious rooms and plenty of amenities, you can survive here without ever leaving the property, especially given the luxury bedding and bathrooms. This 5-star has a bit of business hotel feel, but is in a great location ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile to launch smartphone-based affinity credit card
Taiwan Mobile plans to team up with EasyCard and Taipei Fubon Bank to launch in September ... Following the step of Taiwan Mobile, Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Far EasTone Telecommunications have also said they will accelerate their deployments in the ... ( read original story ...)
The industrial revolutionary rocking Hong Kong design
a Finnish glassware company that recently opened up a flagship store in Taipei. “The language of design is global,” he says. “It doesn’t matter whether you live in Shanghai, New York, Tokyo or Kathmandu. Anyone who likes design is on the same page.” ( read original story ...)
Taiwan goes in big on AI craze
The introduction of AI has to be carefully managed, though it would appear the technology giants do appreciate this. Taiwan’s smart robotic initiative, which is probably more focused on the manufacturing or agricultural verticals, aims to invest just ... ( read original story ...)
Young Taiwanese choose China jobs over politics
Taipei (AFP) -Taiwan has long seen its international allies ... with monthly starting salaries for college graduates unchanged at below Tw$30,000 ($1,000) since the 1990s and property and consumer prices spiralling upwards, some are now taking a more ... ( read original story ...)
Court awards NT$10.23 million for 341 in Ting Hsin Oil case
Taipei, Aug. 16 (CNA) An oil producing subsidiary of the Ting ... Each complainant will be entitled to NT$10,000 compensation for property loss and NT$20,000 punitive compensation in the class action suit brought by the Consumer Protection Association ... ( read original story ...)
Creators of ‘smart’ container house blend technology, nature
Taipei, Aug. 18 (CNA) A "smart" container house has appeared on the bustling streets of downtown Taipei recently, with its creators hoping to promote a lifestyle that brings people closer to nature, and yet retains the comfort and convenience of modern ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia arrests nearly 400 mainland Chinese, Taiwanese telecom fraud suspects
China has been battling telecoms fraud that has cost billions of dollars in financial losses, according to the authorities in Beijing who accuse Taiwan of harbouring criminal gangs behind many of the scams. Cambodia is one of China’s closest allies in ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: At least 1 Wisconsin Democrat backs Foxconn
A $3 billion tax break bill for Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group is poised to pass the Wisconsin Assembly on a bipartisan vote. Democratic state Rep. Cory Mason said during debate Thursday that he intends to vote for the bill. ( read original story ...)