Ransomware: What you need to know about this latest cyber threat

The attack has reportedly hit 74 countries including the United Kingdom, U.S., China, Russia, Spain, Italy and Taiwan. The name Ransomware suggests ... as well as the Russian Interior Ministry and Russian telecom MegaFon, Nissan and Vivo have shut down ... ( read original story ...)

HTC: behind the scenes of its Taiwanese smartphone factory

Chances are, you pick up your smartphone dozens of times each day without sparing a thought for how it’s made. Just as phones have gone from a useful accessory a device the vast majority of us would struggle to get through the day without in the past 15 ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s MediaTek stakes future on IoT, Indian market

TAIPEI -- Taiwanese computer chip designer MediaTek is seeking to reinvent its future as its bottom line is sagging due to intensifying competition. Under growing pressure to reduce its dependence on Chinese smartphone makers, the company is racing to ... ( read original story ...)

Draft Amendment on Taiwan Trade Secrets Act

In 2017, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) proposed further draft amendments (the Draft) to the current Act. Set below are the main points covered by the amendments: Prosecution for trade secrets misappropriation in a foreign jurisdiction ... ( read original story ...)

Oppo A77 launched in Taiwan: Key specifications and features

Oppo A77 has been launched by the company in Taiwan. The smartphone comes in two colour options – Gold and Rose Gold. It is priced at $10,990 Taiwanese dollar, which is around Rs 24,000 in India. Pre-orders for Oppo A77 start May 19, while shipments will ... ( read original story ...)

HTC unveils 'squeezable' new U11 smartphone

Taipei: A smartphone that can be squeezed to take selfies and open apps has been launched by tech giant HTC. The Taiwanese manufacturer's U11 device uses Edge Sense technology based around sensors built into the side of the phone that respond to being ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Seeks Stronger Asia Ties to Overcome Reliance on China

Companies the government owns stakes in, such as Chunghwa Telecom Co., Taiwan Sugar Corp. and Taiyen Biotech Co. are leading the way. While investment may take time to show signs of accelerating, tourism is one area where the government can point to ... ( read original story ...)

Swiss Re in Taiwan parametric aquaculture insurance first

This means that fish farmers can receive their payout faster, reducing the time that is needed in claims process and settlement,” commented David Alexander, Head of Property & Casualty for Hong Kong and Taiwan at Swiss Re. “When the warning signal of ... ( read original story ...)