Junko Yoshida sits down and conducts an interview with Taiwan's Minister of Science and Technology TAIPEI — Thirty years ago, few knowledgeable people would have believed a prediction that Taiwan would eventually produce more than half the chips consumed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Star reports positive EBITDA for April
Taiwan Star Telecom has seen its operations reach a milestone in April during which its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) has become positive, three months ahead of target, according to company president Cliff Lai. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan finally acknowledges CPUT, to SA teachers’ relief
South African teachers in Taiwan who graduated from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after an impasse that had them worried about their jobs on the island. Education authorities in Taiwan raised ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Taoyuan: a growing gateway to Asia
Now, increased tourism and trade opportunities are causing a sea change, with foreign airlines set to resume services to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. How have tensions between China and Taiwan affected aviation in the region, and what is Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
MSCI adds Walsin Technology to global standard indexes
Taipei, May 15 (CNA) Global index provider MSCI Inc. has added Taiwan-based passive electronics component maker Walsin Technology Corp. to the MSCI Global Standard Indexes after a semi-annual index review. In a statement released overnight, MSCI said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese tech sales grow as China’s smartphone makers restock
TAIPEI -- Top Taiwanese tech companies lifted revenue more than 8% on the year in April, benefiting from a recovery in orders by Chinese smartphone makers as well as mid- to low-end mobile demand from emerging markets. Combined April sales reached 854.9 ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom could be fined for mobile package chaos
Taipei, May 13 (CNA) Chunghwa Telecom Co. (中華電信), Taiwan's largest telecom company, could be punished for failing to address "chaos" in society that the firm triggered last week with its flash mob-style launch of a NT$499 (US$16.75) monthly 4G plan ... ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa launches TWD 499 data plan, Taiwan Mobile and FET follow suit
Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom has relaunched a TWD 499 per month unlimited data plan. The service mainly targets customers who plan to switch mobile service provider, Taipei Times reports. Market competitors Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Tech students win Best of the Year prize at iF awards
Taipei, May 10 (CNA) A team from National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech) was awarded earlier this week with the "Best of the Year" title for a design submitted to the 2018 iF Design Talent Award, the school said Thursday. In a press release ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION: Canada should embrace Taiwan as China slides further into despotism
Unfortunately, this is complicated by international politics. Modern Taiwan is the only multi-party democracy in the Chinese-speaking world. It has strong intellectual property laws that are compatible with Canada’s. Canada and Taiwan have many shared ... ( read original story ...)
World’s Top Stock With 908% Gain Makes Tiny Smartphone Parts
A Taiwanese maker of tiny components used in smartphone circuit boards and chips is making huge profits for its investors. Yageo Corp. has jumped 908 percent on Taiwan’s exchange since the start of last year, the most among stocks on MSCI Inc.’s global ... ( read original story ...)
Xiaomi, Oppo neck and neck in Taiwan
China-based smartphone vendors Xiaomi Technology and Oppo have both launched their latest flagship models in Taiwan as they gear up efforts to ramp up their market shares there. Xiaomi is enriching its portfolios by introducing its Mix 2S and mid-tier ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new supercomputer now operating
Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Taiwan's new supercomputer, the "Taiwania," started officially operating Tuesday, which, according to an official of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will contribute tremendously to the country's tech and research development. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s MediaTek given permission to resume microchip exports to ZTE
Taiwanese chip company MediaTek has reportedly received permission from authorities to resume sales to ZTE Corp after the US government banned American companies from selling parts to the Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker. Taiwan’s Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
ZTE Gets a Lifeline in Taiwanese Chip Supplier
HONG KONG—Taiwanese regulators authorized a key supplier of smartphone chips to resume sales to ZTE Corp. ZTCOY -15.37%, a boost for the Chinese telecommunications firm after its U.S. suppliers were barred from selling it parts. The Taiwanese supplier ... ( read original story ...)
China smartphone vendors gearing up for Taiwan market
China-based smartphone vendors including Oppo, Huawei and Xiaomi Technology are gearing up their promotion campaigns in Taiwan aiming to further ramp up their local market shares, according to market sources. Oppo will launch its latest flagship models ... ( read original story ...)