“The high reliance results from the choice of businesses like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Foxconn Technology Group, instead of governments." Tensions between the diplomatically-isolated Taiwan and China have been elevated since Tsai’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's Lin Says He Doesn't Oppose Stronger China Economic Ties
“The high reliance results from the choice of businesses like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Foxconn Technology Group, instead of governments." Tensions between the diplomatically-isolated Taiwan and China have been elevated since Tsai’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seizes another boat; sailors hurt
At that time, the office said: "Taiwan should respect fishermen from both sides of the Straits, including those from Hong Kong and Macao, stop its improper treatment of fishermen and protect their lives and property." Ma voiced opposition to acts that ... ( read original story ...)
New Phone From Taiwanese OEM Features Cardinal Q Sensor
IDEX has announced that its Cardinal Q fingerprint sensor has been integrated into another new smartphone. The company has not offered ... but in a statement it indicated that the client is “a mobile Taiwanese OEM”. The company also said it’s the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan notebooks – 1Q 2017
Taiwan's LCD monitor shipments slipped under the 20 million ... shipments to increase more than 8% in 2017 and surpass the 1.9 billion mark, with smartphones remaining the main application. After slumping in 2015, Qualcomm returned to form in 2016 and ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom to sponsor 2017 Universiade
Taipei, May 5 (CNA) Chunghwa Telecom Co. (中華電), the leading telecom operator in Taiwan, said Friday it will provide more than NT$100 million (US$3.32 million) worth of products and services as a sponsor of the upcoming 2017 Universiade in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Price competition for mobile telecom services expected to ease
Price competition in Taiwan's mobile telecom service market is expected to ease shortly as the prevailing low rates for unlimited 4G services have significantly cut into the profits of local mobile telecom operators, according to James Jeng, president of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: FET posts highest ARPU for mobile service in 1Q17
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) posted the highest ARPU of NT$883 (US$29.29) for its mobile service subscribers in the first quarter of 2017, compared to NT$861 of Taiwan Mobile and NT$590 of Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), according to data compiled by FET. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan IC design houses receiving short lead-time orders
Taiwan-based IC design houses have started to see their customers place short lead-time orders in May, but remain less-optimistic about their outlook for the second quarter. Smartphone demand in China has been slow causing excessive levels of inventory in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Home to the Total Supply Chain for Agriculture 4.0
The island is a major manufacturer of all of the components used in smart farming, including IoT sensors, solar panels, drones, robotics, LED’s and vertical farms and agricultural technology system integrators. Taiwan is also a perfect base for ... ( read original story ...)
Premier's motorcade surrounded by protesters
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Premier Lin Chuan's motorcade was briefly surrounded by a group of New Taipei residents protesting property demolitions Thursday, before police reinforcements intervened and cleared the way for Lin and his entourage. The incident occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Birmingham technology company expands into Far East
"Our technology has the potential to be placed in every device with an antenna. "By establishing a presence in Taipei, we will be on the front foot to work with our customers in the region. "The market for connected devices in China and the Far East is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan datacenter industry continues to lag other Asia-Pacific markets
Thus, the local incumbent carrier, Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), dominates Taiwan's overall footprint, for the most part, particularly with its ability to bundle colocation deals with its ubiquitous network service options. Over the last few years, however ... ( read original story ...)
Our Taiwan Spring Trip: 4 Days with Just ₱16k (All-In) Budget
“Why Taiwan? What’s even there to see ... For four nights, we stayed at White Forest, a cool Airbnb property near Taipei Main Station. What’s great about this accommodation is that you get the best value for your money since the location is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stays off US IP watch list for 9th year
in recognition of Taiwan's efforts to protect intellectual property rights (IPRs), the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) said Saturday. The annual Special 301 Report, released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Friday, had reviewed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stays off U.S intellectual property watch list for 9th year
Taipei, April 29 (CNA) The United States has decided not to put Taiwan on a special watch list for the ninth year, in recognition of Taiwan's efforts to protect intellectual property rights (IPRs), the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) said Saturday. ( read original story ...)