These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
With the trade war between the U.S. and China escalating, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) has sounded the alarm as forecasts for both manufacturing and service indexes tumbled. The think tank warned that Taiwan’s business climate will likely see a sudden down drop and urged increased awareness of the potential impact of the trade war would have on Taiwan’s exports. The think tank ...
In a bid to increase cross-country innovative transformation, Foxconn Technology Group was reportedly on the table for potential partnership with the U.S.’ General Electric Company (GE). Reports indicate that GE was offering a good-willed opportunity that was green-lighted by Foxconn CEO and Chairman Terry Guo. Guo reportedly ordered a delegation of high-ranking managers to visit GE subsidiar...
Chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman Mark Liu, in a rare moment, revealed that the firm “will not rule out the possibility of buying” a memory chip company. Liu was speaking to Nikkei Asian Review in an exclusive interview on Sept. 6. TSMC is the sole supplier of Apple's iPhone core processors. At a moment where mobile-driven earnings are slowing, Chairman Liu’s sta...
According to WSTS, Q2 2018 worldwide semiconductor revenue reached US$117.9 billion, a year-to-year growth of 20.5% and up 6.0% on-quarter. Sales quantity reached 253.7 billion ICs, a 10.0% increase on-year and up 6.6% on-quarter. ASP was US$0.465, a 9.5% increase on-year and down 0.6% on-quarter. Semiconductor revenue in the US reached US$25.0 billion in Q2 2018, a 26.7% increase on-year and...
The fintech forum held by Southern Taiwan Science Park Bureau ended on the June 15. The forum invited international speaker Dr. Diane Hu to talk about the changes and benefits that brought by artificial intelligence and fintech to the E-commerce. The E-commerce introduces artificial intelligence learning capabilities, and analyzes customer data, then designs a system through the model to allow th...
Plastics, printing and packaging amongst the fastest-growing industries in Indonesia and the region
Jun 28, 2018Having gained momentum as the leading trade exhibition and a one-of-its-kind platform for global companies to boost their activities in the Indonesian market, the biennial Indonesian international plastics, printing, packaging and processing show continues to expand its showcase with the best from these diverse industries. The synergistic 3-in-1 colossal exhibition will bring together leaders fro...
The day June 22 saw the grand opening of the 2018 MEDICARE TAIWAN and SenCARE, held June 21-24 in TWTC Exhibition Hall 1, with professional buyers and media agencies in a large crowd from outside Taiwan, continually flocking into the venue for a close look at the impressively diverse line of exhibits and innovations on display, which combined to represent the thorough supply chain of Taiwan’s hea...
A cloud platform for 3D printed medical assistive product development
Jun 25, 2018In view of 3D printing widely applied in manufacturing activities and expected to bring new opportunities to Taiwan’s healthcare industry, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) took the wraps off its “AM as a Service” along with a variety of 3D printed medical assistive products and supports developed via the platform at this year’s MEDICARE TAIWAN and SenCARE, running from June 21 thro...
Experts shared in-depth insights into AI application in Taiwan's healthcare
Jun 25, 2018The second day of the 2018 MEDICARE TAIWAN and SenCARE, held June 21-24, was wrapped up with the same satisfactory results as seen on the first day, given the continued influx of visitors and buyers into the venue, who also crowded the second floor of TWTC Exhibition Hall 1, where a host of enlightening, informational seminars and forums were held. In that logic, among the most popular event was ...
Alliance aspires to promote globally Taiwan's high-quality specialty medical services
Jun 25, 2018From a medical viewpoint, Taiwan, as an attraction among others in Southeast Asia to global travelers, is characterized with the world-caliber, technologically advanced medical centers and large hospitals in almost every major city, which, as well as the large number of local specialty clinics, are subject to rigorous assessments in healthcare accreditation at least one a year to ensure every pat...