The Politics of the Upgrade of the American Institute in Taipei

The center is staffed by US diplomats, and some local guards are hired to protect the property. "They have different titles ... is whether the US will send marines to guard the building in Taipei City, but some people expect that since there is a new ... ( read original story ...)

Defense ministry mum on missile technology transfer

Taipei, June 16 (CNA) The defense ministry declined to comment ... Saturday that Lockheed Martin has agreed to transfer titanium investment casting process technology to Taiwanese companies. The report also cited an unnamed senior MND official as saying ... ( read original story ...)

Audi Innovation Awards 2018 – Uncovering Inspiration in Taiwan

Audi Taiwan held their first Innovation Day in Taipei during the popular technology trade show, Computex. Audi Innovation is about shaping the future of smart mobility and fostering a smart mobility community in Taiwan. The concept of Mobility has become ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan top-3 telecom operators report strong sales for May

Taiwan's top-three mobile service providers, Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile and Far EasTone Telecommunications, have all reported strong sales for May due to the launch of cheaper mobile services, according to data released by the companies. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s household spending rose 1.8% in 2017

E-commerce orders ballooned 46.1% due to higher smartphone use. Taiwan’s expenditures per household thrived with a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8% from 2015 to 2017 despite an economic slowdown in mainland China in 2015. Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei police make 180 telecom fraud related arrests

Taipei, June 11 (CNA) Taipei police launched a massive crackdown on telecom fraud in northern Taiwan from June 4-8, arresting 180 suspects in 89 different cases, Taipei City Police Department announced on Monday. During the five-day operation, a wide range ... ( read original story ...)

Northern Taiwan property market remained sluggish in May: poll

Taipei, June 11 (CNA) The property market in northern Taiwan flashed a "yellow-blue" light in May for the third consecutive month, pointing to sluggish growth, according to a poll reported in the real estate magazine My Housing. Citing the survey, the ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei digiBlock to officially open in late June

Taipei, June 8 (CNA) Taipei digiBlock, a digital technology industrial park that aims to help Taiwan grow its augmented and virtual reality industry, will officially open on June 29, according to the city's Department of Economic Development (DOED ... ( read original story ...)

Connecting Taiwan to the Global Technology Startup Ecosystem…

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - June 6, 2018 - According to the 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, global venture capitalists invested over USD $140 billion in startups in 2017, hitting a decade high. Well-known media from around the world such as ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan tech fair showcases blockchain, 5G as new trends

The 38 th annual Computex show in Taiwan, dubbed Asia’s biggest tech fair, is attempting to capture the growing global trends in the information and communication technology (ICT) industry as it introduces new elements that have attracted great attention ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s HTC says will invest in innovative tech

Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC Corp said today it will invest more in new technologies as part of its efforts to seek opportunities for long-term growth. In an annual report, HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang said the company is looking to invest in technologies ... ( read original story ...)