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Taiwan tells US it is doing all it can to address shortage of semiconductors
Taiwan tells US it is doing all it can to address the global shortage of semiconductors, a problem that has idled some auto production lines. Read more…
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McDonald’s customer information taken away in South Korea and Taiwan
McDonald’s has said that a data breach by cybercriminals in South Korea and Taiwan has exposed some customer and employee information. Read more…
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TSMC, Taiwan urged to prioritise US auto chips – along with everyone else
The US Commerce Department is pressing TSMC and Taiwan to prioritise the needs of US automakers to ease chip shortages. Read more…
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Taiwan government accuses China of waging economic warfare
Taiwan has accused China of waging economic warfare against the island’s tech sector by stealing technology and enticing away engineers. Read more…
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Taiwan semiconductor industry looking forward to years of growth
Taiwan’s key semiconductor industry has years of growth ahead of it with no worries about oversupply despite massive capital investment. Read more…
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The chips are down as Taiwan holds the aces in a vital game
Chips were always critical in the technology industry and when the US and China cut each other off, trouble was always ahead. Read more…
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US looking at prioritising cooperation with Taiwan for semiconductors
The United States and Taiwan are natural partners when it comes to semiconductors and promoting this cooperation is a US priority. Read more…
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iDiabCare – new mobile application to help monitor diabetics’ health
A Taiwanese solution provider has developed iDiabCare, an app that helps patients control their health and manage their diabetic symptoms. Read more…
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Taiwan gives e-commerce site Taobao six months to re-register or leave
Taiwan gave e-commerce site Taobao Taiwan six months to re-register as Chinese-backed rather than foreign or leave the island. Read more…
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Taiwan to stop sales of Chinese television streaming services
Taiwan plans to stop local sales for Chinese internet television streaming services operated by the likes of iQiyi and Tencent Holdings. Read more…
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Taiwan hopes a new program will attract $1.34bn R&D investment
Taiwan hopes a new program will attract $1.34bn of research and development investment by foreign tech companies, and create 6,300 jobs a year Read more…
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Taiwan students fight virus with high-tech Lego dispenser
Taiwan students unique way to fight the coronavirus and stay ahead of the curve in epidemic prevention – an automated disinfectant dispenser built from Lego. Read more…
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Taiwan MNOs all announce remarkably similar 5G pricing
Taiwanese MNOs Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile Company and Far EasTone have revealed the initial pricing for 5G connectivity and they are all similar. Read more…
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Taiwan 5G auction finally ends after 261 rounds of bidding
Taiwan’s auction of 5G-suitable spectrum, which got underway last month, has ended after 261 rounds of bidding, raising a total of USD4.6 billion. Read more…
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Mobile payment services in Taiwan are rapidly going international
LINE Pay Taiwan forms “Cross-Border Mobile Payment Alliance” allowing people from Japan, Korea and Thailand to use mobile payment services in Taiwan. Read more…
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Foxconn’s Gou steps away from Taiwan Presidential race
Terry Gou, founder of Apple supplier Foxconn, in a surprise move on Monday said he will not contest in Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election. Read more…
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What slowdown? Foxconn looking to recruit 50,000
Taiwan’s Foxconn said it was trying to recruit for more than 50,000 positions across its China campuses amid reports of mass lay-offs. Read more…
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China upset because Taiwan and Hong Kong listed separately online
One of China’s top government-linked think tanks has called out foreign companies for not referring to Hong Kong and Taiwan as part of China. Read more…
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Taiwan investigating secrets leak by BASF staff
Taiwan is investigating six current and former employees of BASF’s local operations suspected of leaking corporate secrets to a rival Chinese company. Read more…
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5G-Coral group demos fog and edge nodes in Taipei mall
Members of the 5G-Coral consortium recently conducted their first 5G trial in Taiwan to demonstrate how 5G can effectively work from the cloud down to the extreme network edge using low-cost multi-tier fog and edge Read more…