Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC Corp. has set itself a goal of becoming the third largest vendor in the local market in the first half of this year. Darren Chen (陳柏諭), head of HTC Taiwan, said the company will launch models ... ( read original story ...)
Property market contracts for 3rd straight month: poll
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Taiwan's property market flashed a "blue light" -- signaling contraction -- for the third consecutive month in February, reflecting a traditionally slow season, according to a survey conducted by the real estate magazine My Housing. ( read original story ...)
City Guide: Taipei, Taiwan
Nestled in a river valley, Taipei’s beauty lies in its fusion of Chinese culture ... a host of local Taiwanese design talent have brought their influence to bear on the property – check out emerging graffiti artist ANO’s outdoor mural and works ... ( read original story ...)
How telecom fraud is piling even more strain on Taiwan-Beijing ties
Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what mainland Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain control of his ... ( read original story ...)
Corning unveils plan to expand investment in Taiwan
Taipei, March 7 (CNA) Corning Incorporated, an American multinational technology company that specializes in glass and ceramics, plans to increase investment in research and development in Taiwan by expanding its Corning Advanced Technology Center in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Utility model patents in Taiwan
Filing a utility model application for an invention can be a quick way to obtain patent rights in Taiwan. A utility model application will mature into a registration with a duration of 10 years from the filing date as soon as the formality requirements are ... ( read original story ...)
2018 is already shaping up well for the Taiwanese market
Two months into the new year, the Taiwanese property market is already showing marked growth ... according to official statistics released by the government last week, per Focus Taiwan. Around 30,640 units were transacted in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan telecom operators showcase smart solutions at MWC 2018
Taiwan-based telecom operators including Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and Taiwan Star Telecom (T Star) made a strong presence at the just-concluded MWC 2018 showcasing their latest mobile service solutions and reaching ... ( read original story ...)
Housing transactions in 6 major cities up almost 10% in 2 months
Taipei, March 3 (CNA) In the first two months of this year, transactions of residential and commercial property in the six largest cities in Taiwan grew almost 10 percent from a year earlier as the local property market continued its uptrend from last year. ( read original story ...)
Search for missing in Taiwan after earthquake topples buildings
Taiwan is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire ... On Wednesday, they pitched a tent on their property. "Even tonight, we're going to sleep in the tent, I think," Grenier said. "Because every time there is a temblor, you have to get up and decide if ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan smartphone sales down in January
Smartphone sales in the Taiwan market totaled 569,000 units in January 2018, down 7.32% on month and 17.77% on year, according to data compiled by market research firm GfK Taiwan. Apple remained the top vendor in the Taiwan market both in terms of sales ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Central Bank Might Implement Blockchain
Taiwan’s central bank is looking into implementing blockchain technology in order to improve its operations. According to news from Finance Magnates, Yang Chin-long, the new governor of the bank, spoke about utilizing new technology — including ... ( read original story ...)
Gorilla Technology integrates with VMS provider Airship
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Gorilla Technology, a video IoT platform company based here, recently announced a partnership with VMS provider Airship, based in Redmond, Wash. “It’s a win-win partnership on both technology/products and business,” Dr. Spincer Koh ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Central Bank’s New Chief Evinces Interest In Blockchain
Taiwan's new central bank chief said the bank is open to adopting new technology such as the blockchain to improve the functioning of the financial system. In his inaugural speech, Yang Chin-long said the central bank will adopt "artificial intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Central Bank to Consider Blockchain Technology for Payment Systems
Considering the efficiency of decentralized ledger technology, Taiwan’s central bank has announced that it will explore the option of implementing blockchain technology in order to improve its operations. On Monday, the prospect was revealed by Yang Chin ... ( read original story ...)
Asustek unveils 1st AI smartphones at MWC
Taipei, Feb. 28 (CNA) Taiwan-based Asustek Computer Inc. has unveiled its first smartphone models with artificial intelligence functions on at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 being held in Barcelona. Asustek Chief Executive Officer Jerry Shen ... ( read original story ...)