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Delta Electronics Powers into Computex 2026
Most of the attention in the AI server boom goes to the companies building the servers. Delta Electronics makes the power and thermal layer they all depend on.The Taoyuan-based firm heads into Computex 2026 with its strongest first-quarter results ever and near-record April revenue. Chairman Ping Cheng recently told investors that customer demand is “very, very large” and current capacity “absolutely insufficient” – language Delta has rarely used in any prior cycle. Its booth theme, “Superior Efficiency, Shaping Sustainable AI,” reflects two decades of quiet mastery over the technologies now most critical to AI: high-efficiency power conversion, advanced cooling, and their tight integration.
2026/05/28 17:20
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Netflix doubles down on Taiwan as hub for Mandarin content
Netflix is ramping up investment in Taiwanese dramas, aiming for 10 productions this year as part of its strategy to dominate Chinese-language streaming.
2026/05/04 20:29
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Taiwan’s Robotics Industry Steps Into the Physical AI Era
For decades, Taiwan has built the world’s computers. Now, the island is quietly positioning itself to build the world’s robots. As Physical AI shifts from keynote rhetoric to commercial reality, Taiwan’s unique blend of semiconductor leadership, precision machinery expertise, and ODM-scale manufacturing is converging into a powerful ecosystem—one capable of producing both the "brains" and the "bodies" of intelligent machines.
2026/04/20 14:19
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Overtime hours rise for Taiwan’s migrant workers due to AI boom
The Ministry of Labor’s survey reveals increased overtime for migrant workers in Taiwan due to AI growth. Salaries rise, but language barriers remain a challenge.
2026/01/12 17:41
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Taiwan proposes stricter Mandarin rules for foreign drivers
Taiwan’s Highway Bureau proposes stricter Mandarin requirements for foreign students in transportation jobs. Kuo-Kuang faces fines for wage delays amid driver shortages.
2026/01/07 15:11
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Japan PM Takaichi reaffirms stance on Taiwan amid tensions
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirms Japan’s stance on Taiwan amid tensions with China. Her remarks, seen as diplomatic, sparked China’s strong response.
2025/12/04 13:00
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Taiwan launches Hokkien teaching program in schools
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education launches a Hokkien teaching program for schools, benefiting over 23,000 students. The initiative includes workshops and cultural integration.
2025/11/24 16:58
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Hakka Affairs Council proposes fixes for Hakka token
Ku Hsiu-fei of the Hakka Affairs Council discusses the Hakka token’s future, addressing usage issues and budget constraints. The council aims for full usage by 2027.
2025/10/15 16:46
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Hakka culture conference draws 400 participants to Taiwan
The Hakka Affairs Council launched the 2025 Global Hakka Culture Conference in Taipei, focusing on public participation, language preservation, and cultural innovation.
2025/10/13 14:00
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Taiwan eases rules for hiring indigenous language teachers
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education announced a legal amendment to ease hiring for indigenous language teachers in elementary schools. The change includes better pay and aims to enhance language education.
2025/10/08 09:00
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Nearly 70% of Taiwan 9th-graders actively use generative AI
A study by the National Academy for Educational Research and Academia Sinica finds 94.2% of ninth-graders know about generative AI like ChatGPT. About 69% use it, with 46% engaging weekly. Schools play a key role in teaching AI use.
2025/09/01 13:37
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TVBS hosts English weather camp for young broadcasters
TVBS Kids Weather program in Taipei teaches children weather-related English through fun activities. Kids gain confidence as budding weather reporters.
2025/08/26 18:07
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Nearly 400 students compete in Taiwan linguistics contest
National Taiwan University hosts the 22nd International Linguistics Olympiad, welcoming nearly 400 participants from 43 countries. This year marks the first time Taiwan is hosting the competition, which ends July 27.
2025/07/21 18:04
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New AI medical assistant expands to 4 Taiwan hospitals
ITRI launched MediBobi 2.0, a smart medical assistant using Gen AI, in Taiwan. It supports 96 languages with 90% accuracy, aiding hospitals in clinical tasks.
2025/07/21 15:00
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Taiwanese animation makes history at Venice Film Festival
Director Joe Hsieh’s "Praying Mantis" becomes the first Taiwanese animated short film to reach the finalist round of the Venice International Film Festival’s Orizzonti Award. The horror animation, featuring Golden Horse Award-winning actors and presented entirely in Taiwanese language, took four years to complete using traditional 2D frame-by-frame techniques.
2025/07/18 15:41
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Taiwan’s digital ministry unveils AI language database plan
The Ministry of Digital Affairs in Taipei unveiled a draft act to promote data innovation and plans to launch a sovereign AI language database in Q4.
2025/07/15 17:19
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周杰倫世紀合體GD!「私下互動」曝光 在豪宅舉杯溝通
周杰倫與南韓天王G-DRAGON(權志龍)今(14)日在台北世紀合體,周杰倫稍早於個人IG公開兩人合照,透露邀請GD至家中作客,並一同在陽台欣賞台北市美景,他開心寫道:「Our language of communication is art and wine(我們的溝通語言就是藝術和酒)」消息一出立刻引發粉絲熱烈討論。
2025/07/14 18:46
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Mai Yu-chen emphasizes advocacy over language
Legislator Mai Yu-chen defends her writing skills amid criticism from TV host Li Cheng-hao. The Taiwan People’s Party protests, citing discrimination against new immigrants.
2025/07/10 10:00
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ASUS chairman stresses need for AI talent in Taiwan
National Taiwan University partners with tech giants like ASUS to launch a platform for AI talent development. The initiative aims to integrate academia and industry, focusing on global training and Ph.D. programs.
2025/07/09 21:00
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Taiwan launches digital currency to save endangered language
The Hakka Affairs Council launched Hakka Coin registration, offering 250,000 digital coins to citizens aged 18-49, sparking age discrimination concerns.
2025/07/01 22:00
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HTC considers dividends, buybacks next year
HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang announced at the shareholders meeting that despite profits, HTC is in early expansion stages, requiring investment. Plans for dividends and share buybacks may be revisited next year. The company sees AI and Google’s funding as transformative opportunities.
2025/06/20 17:00
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Taiwan launches journalism awards focused on sustainability
Taiwan’s TVBS Foundation has launched the 2025 Sustainable and Constructive News Awards, inviting Chinese-language journalists worldwide to submit work aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. The competition, which awarded NT$2 million to 46 winners last year, accepts entries in print, video, multimedia, and audio formats during June annually.
2025/06/19 11:30
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Taiwan to release sovereign AI language dataset within month
Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs highlights the role of data in sovereign AI development. The first phase of language data, including Hakka and Indigenous languages, will be released soon, enhancing AI capabilities and ensuring diversity.
2025/06/18 17:00
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Taiwan opens hospitality sector to foreign workers
Taiwan plans to open its hospitality sector to foreign workers to address a labor shortage. The initiative, agreed upon by the Tourism Administration and Ministry of Labor, aims to fill 8,000 vacancies.
2025/05/27 15:50
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Taiwan’s Lai marks milestone with economic focus, China gap
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te marked his first anniversary in office by unveiling plans for a sovereign wealth fund and reiterating a NT$41 billion (US$1.36 billion) economic package to counter U.S. tariff impacts. Notably absent from his address was any mention of cross-strait relations with China, despite rising tensions. The strategic silence came days after former U.S. President Donald Trump praised a preliminary U.S.-China tariff agreement using language some interpreted as having implications for Taiwan’s status.
2025/05/20 19:08