WCIT 2017, the Drive for DIGI+ Innovative Economy

90+ tech elites and 2,500 global business leaders from over 80 states to gather in Taipei to create the digital dream TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2017), also known as the Olympics of the ... ( read original story ...)

Ting Hsin former chairman jailed in oil scandal

Taipei, July 28 (CNA) Wei Ying-chung (魏應充), the former ... After Wei's appeal, the Intellectual Property Court reduced his sentence to two years in the second trial in April 2016. The ruling is final and cannot be appealed because prosecutors charged ... ( read original story ...)

US states vie for big Foxconn display panel factory

Taiwanese electronics maker Foxconn's plan to build a display ... But Foxconn, the biggest contract assembler of smartphones and other devices for Apple and other brands, has listed seven states with which it hopes to work. It's expected to announce ... ( read original story ...)

124 people arrested for cross-border telecom fraud

On July 17, another 32 suspects, including seven Taiwan residents, were caught in similar telecom fraud cases in Cambodia. A large number of mobile phones and laptops were seized during the crackdowns. Seventeen of the 32 suspects were sent to China by ... ( read original story ...)

Asian shares gain on strong earnings, dovish Fed policy

Taiwan's index climbed 0.9 percent after electronics maker ... chief in a corruption scandal and the recalls and discontinuation of fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, Samsung Electronics reported record high quarterly earnings thanks to booming demand ... ( read original story ...)

Chunghwa Telecom : posts 2Q profit

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) _ Chunghwa Telecom Co. (CHT) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $345.2 million. The Taipei, Taiwan-based company said it had net income of 45 cents per share. The telecommunications company posted revenue of $1.84 billion ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan: world’s top foundry aims to be startup hub

To stimulate the development of technology innovation and entrepreneurship, Taiwan’s government has launched the “HeadStart Taiwan” project and other startup-related schemes. Their goal is three-pronged: connect local startups with global markets ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Expo 2017 features green tech

The exhibition, with the theme “Greener Tech-Smarter Life” is organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). It has attracted 150 Taiwanese exhibitors including ASUSTek Computer Inc, Acer Incorporated, AAEON Technology Inc ... ( read original story ...)

ITRI holds tech forum

Taiwan government-sponsored Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on July 26 held a technology forum focusing on AI (artificial intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), autonomous driving, 5G communication and system software. The institute said ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan market: Smartphone sales rebound in June

Shipments of smartphones in the Taiwan market staged a rebound in June, with shipment volume reaching 630,000 units, an increase of 4.3% from the previous month and 3.28% from a year earlier, according to data compiled by local retail channels. Samsung ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan market: Motorola launches Moto Z2 Play

Motorola (Lenovo) has unveiled its mid-tier Moto Z2 Play smartphone in the Taiwan market, with the availability to begin in mid-August, priced at NT$14,900 (US$491) unlocked. The Moto Z2 Play, which features a 5.5-inch Full HD display and Qualcomm ... ( read original story ...)