February 25, 2025

MediaTek Dimensity 7400, 7400X, 6400 Chipsets Launched

Hsinchu: MediaTek Inc., which designs chips used in mobile phones, has launched three new chipsets that it said will be more efficient than their predecessors and feature enhanced gaming performance and AI processing capabilities. Of the new chipsets, the Dimensity 7400 and 7400X have been designed to deliver advanced gaming

Doctors’ Union Criticizes Government’s Plan to Address Emergency Room Crisis

Taipei: A doctors’ union has raised concerns about the government’s current measures to resolve Taiwan’s emergency room crisis, urging for alternatives to the existing systems. According to Focus Taiwan, Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan announced that the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) has directed medical centers to improve inpatient bed

Youngest Death from Influenza This Flu Season Reported as Under 2 Years Old

Taipei: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday that the youngest victim of the current flu season was a baby girl under the age of 2, who succumbed to complications from necrotizing encephalopathy associated with influenza. According to Focus Taiwan, CDC physician Lin Yung-ching shared during a press

Officials Acknowledge Renewables ‘Difficulty’ at Wind Energy Asia Expo

Kaohsiung: Taiwan faces a “difficulty” in promoting offshore wind power, according to government officials speaking at the opening of the three-day 2025 Wind Energy Asia exhibition in Kaohsiung on Tuesday. “When people hear about promoting renewable energy, they all say ‘great!’” said Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Lien Ching-chang. “But

Premier’s Administrative Report Boycotted by KMT Lawmakers Amid Budget Dispute

Taipei: Premier Cho Jung-tai faced a brief protest from opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers on Tuesday as he presented an administrative address to the Legislature. The protest culminated in a mass withdrawal of KMT lawmakers from the chamber. According to Focus Taiwan, Cho was scheduled to brief the Legislature, which reconvened

Taiwan Experiences Surge in Diarrhea Cases, Reaching 300,000 in a Week

Taipei: More than 300,000 patients with diarrhea visited emergency and outpatient departments in Taiwan last week, marking the highest number for the same period in five years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Tuesday. According to Focus Taiwan, a total of 304,418 individuals sought medical attention for diarrhea