Jade Mountain remeasured using latest technology

Taipei, July 11 (CNA) The official height of Jade Mountain, the highest peak in Taiwan, was officially restated as 3,952.43 meters with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 cm, using the most modern ... ( read original story ...)

Chunghwa Telecom, Taipei forge 5G smart city deal

Taiwan’s largest mobile operator Chunghwa Telecom was selected to work with the city of Taipei on a range of trials covering the use of 5G technology to deliver smart city applications. In a statement ... ( read original story ...)

CHT, Taipei sign 5G, smart city MOU

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Taipei city government for cooperation to develop 5G and smart city applications and services. The cooperation calls for ... ( read original story ...)

Smartphone maker HTC to cut 1,500 jobs in Taiwan

HTC plans to cut 1,500 jobs at its smartphone manufacturing unit in Taiwan as part of the strategy to slash cost as the smartphone maker continues to battle dwindling sales, Reuters reported. The job cut represents about a quarter of the 6,450 staff it ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan intent on becoming global blockchain technology hub

Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Taiwan's government has set its sights on turning the country into a global hub of blockchain technology as part of its efforts to develop a digital economy, Chen Mei-ling (陳美伶), head of the National Development Council (NDC ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan needs foreign investors for growth, but hurdles remain

Worries about the island’s longer-term economic outlook and the trend of local companies investing abroad also make foreigners pessimistic about pursuing their business ideas in Taiwan. Finally, there is the issue of intellectual property rights ... ( read original story ...)