Taiwan’s startup news
A collection of February 2020’s tech, startup and funding news from Taiwan, highlighting the country’s tech ecosystem and developments.
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- Taipei Exchange receives authorization to formulate regulations governing issuing and trading of STOs, security token offerings
- Taiwan: An intro to Ghost Island Media, spearheading Taiwan’s podcast industry with quality shows in Mandarin and English
- Curious about Taiwan’s startups and scale-ups? Take a look at Taiwan Tech Arena’s searchable online listings
- Google Maps launches cycle navigation feature in Taiwan, the first country in Asia to have access to the service
- US Dep’t of State calls out International Civil Aviation Organization’s blocking of Twitter users who reference Taiwan’s role in international issues
- Taiwan’s startups eligible for entry to the UK Tech Rocketship Awards for the first time, with applications closing April 13th
- Taiwan: AccuHit AI-backed marketing solution developer raises $2.3M pre series-A with focus on customer purchasing behaviour and data analysis
- Taiwan: An intro look at Ailio, Taipei-based startup producing sustainable coffee roasting technology influenced by Danish roots
- Taiwan: A brief look at OmniEyes, car fleet management solution using AI-based analysis of real-time video
- Taiwan’s Asia Pacific Telecom and a US telecoms carrier trial Carrier Blockchain Study Group platform for cross-carrier blockchain consumer payment
- Taiwan: An intro to the 10 startups selected for the 8th cohort of MOX mobile-only accelerator
- Taiwan’s CoolBitX crypto wallet and security startup raises $16.7M to make cryptocurrency more banking regulations-friendly
- Taiwan: A brief look at Pumpkin Studio, creator of location-based VR games
- Taiwan: An intro to BaconTok, app allowing users to share photos, voice, documents and calls without having to cross the Great Firewall or rely on a VPN in China
- Taiwan: SparkLabs Taipei DemoDay 3rd edition set for March 11th, showcasing 8 tech startups working in e-commerce, VR, IoT and more
- Forbes unveils 2nd annual Blockchain 50 List, compiling the top 50 companies and organizations adapting decentralized ledgers to operating needs
Other news in February 2020
Other subject-specific news from across Asia-Pacific in February 2020:
• Blockchain news across Asia-Pac
• Artificial Intelligence news, Asia
• Cybersecurity and data security news
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