Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp. said Sunday it will soon apply to the Food and Drug Administration in Taiwan and other countries for new drug approval for its enterovirus 71 (EV71) vaccine, as it has successfully completed its Phase III clinical trials.
When Ethan Tu founded the Taipei City-based research organization Taiwan AI Labs in 2017, he was far from a stranger to those following the country’s technology industry. He is well-known among certain circles as the creator of PTT, one of Taiwan’s largest and most influential online forums since its launch in the mid-1990s.
Taiwan’s exports of electric bicycles surpassed outbound sales of traditional bikes in the first five months of this year, with the export value of the former hitting a new high for the five-month period, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on March 11th at the Intelligent International Pre-Certification Innovation Service (beCert) Conference that AI and blockchain technology helped the leading domestic aquaculture producer, Kouhu Fisheries, obtain Taiwan’s first BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Certification in February, making Taiwan the 40th country in the world to receive the certification.
More than 350 startups from around the world are showcasing their products in an online exhibition starting June 1 as part of this year’s virtual Computex trade show, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) said Tuesday.
Taiwan is ranked fourth among 50 major economies globally in the latest Profit Opportunity Recommendation report by U.S.-based Business Environment Risk Intelligence SA, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs May 31.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 27, 2021, to celebrate the construction of the Offshore Engineering Center at Maritime Technology Innovation Center (MTIC), which is the first deep-water basin for the national offshore engineering and underwater technology development.
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) between Taiwan and Guatemala was signed on May 28, 2021. Through the Arrangement, the customs administrations of Taiwan and Guatemala are able to mutually recognize each other’s AEO programs. Exporters that are awarded AEO status from Taiwan and Guatemala can both enjoy facilitated customs clearances at their borders.
The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) has joined the international community to celebrate “World Metrology Day” on May 20. The theme for World Metrology Day 2021 is Measurement for Health. The BSMI has released a short film on the important role that measurement plays in fighting against COVID-19 and safeguarding health.
The global semiconductor market is expected to grow 10.9 percent in 2021 due to strong demand for notebook computers, internet-related devices and other electronic products, according to a major government think tank.
