Taiwan Takes Centerstage in Global Fight Against 'Fake News'
Taiwan is a genuine global leader when it comes to promoting media literacy and civic tech solutions to the problem of disinformation.
McKinsey Launches North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan
The decision to base its North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan is a welcome fillip for the island's economy.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Board of Science and Technology Promote Innovation Sandbox Together to Demonstrate Government Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; MOEA Hosts “2018 Innovat
Directed by the Office of Science & Technology, Executive Yuan and hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the 2018 Innovation Sandbox Exchange Forum was hosted at NEO Studio, Taipei on October 3rd. Audrey Tang, Minister without Portfolio of the Executive Yuan, Zse-hong Tsai, Executive Secretary of the Office of Science & Technology, and Wellington L. Koo, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission were all invited to attend. The Forum hopes to make innovation sandbox an important mechanism amid a comprehensive innovation entrepreneurship environment, as well as a driving force for innovation development in Taiwan.
INTERVIEW: Htin Kyaw Aye on Opening Myanmar to Data Transparency
As freedoms come under threat in Myanmar, various civic tech groups are trying to promote the importance of collecting, sharing and using data to get to the truth.
Countering Suppression via Open Source: Lessons from Tibet and China
A civil servant with the Tibetan government in exile and a Chinese dissident talk about the role civic tech and open source plays in defending their communities from CCP hacking.
Taiwan's Government Encourages Innovation through Creative Events, Regulatory Sandbox.
Taiwan’s government encourages enterprises to think out of the box and break through the restrictions on innovation. At the same time, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration promoted their innovative regulatory sandbox through creative ways at the natural gourmet banquet.
Chinese Internet Users Weigh In on Google's 'Dragonfly' Project
Some Chinese netizens are unimpressed and perfectly happy to keep using their VPNs.
China's Bitcoin Mining Supremacy Is Scaring US Companies & Regulators
The Trump administration is using trade war tariffs to go after manufacturers of Chinese crypto mining equipment.
Carrefour Brings Back the Good Old Days
Changing an industry is a step-by-step process. First we identify our customers’ problems and then improve on them. We keep improving our service because we really care about our customers’ needs. What we want is to bring back that ‘good old day’ feeling when you shop with your family in our stores.
Could Israel Be a Model for Taiwan's Burgeoning Cybersecurity Industry?
Israel and Taiwan share considerable commonalities, giving Taiwan's developing cybersecurity industry ample learning opportunities.
Don't Be Evil? Reconciling Google's China Censorship Dilemma
Google's plans to relaunch in China violate the company's longstanding motto: 'Don't be evil.'
Think You Know Chiayi? Check Out These Fun Facts!
How much do you know about Chiayi? Let's get to know Chiayi with the city's historical and geographic background along with some fun facts!
VIETNAM: Scammers Are Using Fake Death Certificates to Hack Facebook Accounts
Hackers 'attack by memorialization' to execute administrative 'death' on unsuspecting victims.
Can Kosovo Be a Civic Tech Role Model for Taiwan?
The countries have many differences, but share a lack of recognition from the UN – and a spirit of solving problems using civic technology.
Tired of all the Secret Spots in Taiwan? Come Broaden Your Horizons!
Since the trial operation of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum began, the daily free admission of 1,000 visitors has increased to 1,750 visitors. The number was even bumped up to 5,000 visitors during spring break...
Game Over: China Mobile Gaming Crackdown Prompts Tencent Rethink
Regulatory umbrage has put Chinese tech stocks in the shade.
A New App Wants to Help Indonesia's Blind Navigate Their Cities
TuneMap wants to crowdsource road safety data to allow Indonesia's 3.6 million blind residents to move around without fear.
A Look into the Changhua Undiscovered
Did you know that Changhua is actually one of the first cities to have been developed in Taiwan?
How Google May Plan to Work Within China's Internet Censorship Regime
A deep dive into how Google might operate behind China's Great Firewall.
INTERVIEW: MIT's Ethan Zuckerman Says 'Be Angry and Engage'
We are looking toward a future where civic tech is no longer remarkable, it is just part of how government functions, says the MIT Media Lab professor.
Travel Taichung Differently! 10 Creative Attractions Linking Space and Humanity
Located in central Taiwan, Taichung is the perfect city for a mini-trip due to its convenient location and pleasant weather.
OPINION: Blockchain Offers Chinese Consumers Food Safety Solace
Blockchain can help food manufacturers prevent against fraud and help those with a mind ensure that producers receive fair pay for their toil.