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Thehubnews: WMG2025 Has Concluded Successfully: Taipei Impressed with Its Hospitality and Urban Charm
IMGA President Bubka Praised the Organizing Committee "To Bring the Games to Another Level." In Conclusion with One Word: "Inspirational Games!" TAIPEI, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Masters Games 2025 Taipei & New Taipei City has successfully concluded. International Masters Games Association (IMGA) President Sergii Bubka shared his thoughts with the Organizing Committee on his observations over the past two weeks. Bubka said, "In one word, inspirational games. And you have brought the World Masters Games to another level."(Source: TheHubNews) The WMG2025 opened on May 17th, with more than 25,000 athletes (48,000 participant-time) from 107 countries participating in 35 sports across 57 events in 61 venues, spanning seven cities and counties over fourteen days, making it the most significant international multi-sports event ever held in Taipei and New Taipei City. The WMG2025 promotes the idea of "Sports Beyond Age! Life Without Limits!" as the core value. It encourages the public to improve their health by practicing sports, further promoting exchanges with international athletes on the field while experiencing the passion and vitality of Taipei and New Taipei City, thus allowing Taipei and New Taipei City to be seen by the world. Bubka first affirmed the overall performance of the World Masters Games when the Organizing Committee interviewed him: "I think it's a really great game; it's another level of the World Masters Games." Bubka recognized the WMG2025 as a well-organized event, "It's very fantastic, well-organized, very good service and facilities, and professional management for delivery, successful games, referees, judges… Very impressive. It's very positive feelings." Bubka also gave a high evaluation of the competition venues. He mentioned that all the venues are prepared at a very high level, and how the city has been decorated, "It's really the top level." Bubka also recognized the effort of the organizing committee in providing opportunities for the public to take part in different sports, training to be a guide, and participating in the games. Bubka also emphasized how successfully the WMG2025 has promoted the spirits of the Masters Games, "I think this is a great legacy for people to understand how important sport and physical activities can play their role in their life, and this is really great. Thank you." Throughout the Games, IMGA also engages in numerous discussions and communicates with athletes from around the world. Bubka mentioned that the athletes all have amazing impressions of the Games. "They're very happy, they said it's really the best game. They are very pleased and asked me to send regards and words of appreciation to the organizing committee. Great, great games." In addition to observing the games, Bubka said they had also visited the National Palace Museum and the Center of Traditional Arts, and had seen a little bit of the city and countryside during their travels. "We saw beautiful pieces of art, and learn a little bit about the life of people here. This is an unforgettable memory." Being asked about his overall thoughts on WMG2025, Bubka replied in an affirmative tone, "If I were to say it in one sentence, I would say maybe in one-word, inspirational games." Bubka said, "Everyone who is engaged in the cities, from the organizing committee to all the people and volunteers, everyone tries to do their best." Bubka also stated that the people engaged "Always smile, are always very kind, and really try to do the best to host the athletes from all over the world in the best way possible. And that gives IMGA some opportunities to establish closer relations, learn a little bit, and discover new friends." "You've done a great job, congratulations," said Bubka. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Thehubnews
Associated Press
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
ASMedia Completes Acquisition of Techpoint
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2025-- ASMedia Technology Inc. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 5269) ('ASMedia') announced the successful completion of its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Techpoint, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6697) ('Techpoint'), which represents fully diluted equity value of approximately US$390 million. The closing of the transaction follows the satisfaction of all conditions precedent and the delisting of Techpoint's JDS previously listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, on May 29, 2025. The merger will expand ASMedia's product portfolio and create new opportunities in the automotive and security sectors. This combination is expected to contribute immediately to ASMedia's revenue growth and margin expansion, as it brings together two highly complementary business models, increases ASMedia's economies of scale and delivers cost efficiencies through shared manufacturing and supply chain optimization. 'This acquisition marks the first step in ASMedia's global expansion,' said Che-Wei Lin, President of ASMedia. 'Techpoint brings exceptional talent and complementary technologies that will enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions to our global customer base, and complements our vision for next-generation semiconductor solutions. Together, we are poised to deliver additional value to our customers and shareholders, driving innovation in AI, IoT, security and automotive electronics. We welcome Techpoint to the ASMedia family and look forward to a bright future.' 'Joining forces with ASMedia unlocks new opportunities for our team and technology development,' said Hiro Kozato, President and CEO of Techpoint. 'Our culture of engineering excellence and customer focus makes this a match that will benefit all stakeholders. ASMedia's operating excellence and complete R&D teams enable quick delivery of groundbreaking solutions to the market. We're excited to contribute to the combined company's success while continuing to serve our loyal customers with even greater capabilities.' ASMedia and Techpoint look forward to this new era and to continuing to serve their business partners, together, across the globe. About ASMedia ASMedia, established in Taiwan in 2004, is a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-speed transmission interface IC design. ASMedia boasts strong R&D capabilities in high-speed physical layers, including USB controller chips, PCIe bridge controller chips, SATA controller chips, high-speed switch controller chips, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). For more information, please visit: About Techpoint Techpoint is a fabless semiconductor company developing proprietary high-definition video connectivity technology targeting high-definition video security systems and automotive infotainment systems. Techpoint aims to address the growing needs of the next generation high-definition video industries. Founded in 2012, Techpoint is headquartered in the United States and has achieved cutting-edge technology in its target industries through its design centers in the U.S. and offices in Taiwan, Korea, China, and Japan. For more information, please visit: View source version on CONTACT: For more information, contact: Techpoint, Inc. 408-324-0588 KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES TAIWAN NORTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SEMICONDUCTOR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE SOURCE: Techpoint, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/02/2025 08:44 AM/DISC: 06/02/2025 08:43 AM
CNA
22-05-2025
- CNA
‘Hell for pedestrians': Anger, public mourning in Taiwan over series of fatal traffic collisions
SINGAPORE: It was a little over two years ago when Eva Chou, a music teacher in her 30s, was nearly hit by a car while jogging around her neighbourhood in New Taipei City. It was around 6am, Chou told CNA, adding that the streets had been empty and there was 'no sense of danger'. As she approached an intersection, she spotted a black car in the distance heading towards her. Rather than slowing down, the driver 'just kept going', Chou said. 'I was wearing a neon yellow vest and brightly coloured track shoes at the time so there was no way the driver could not see me,' she added. The car hit Chou, causing her to fall backwards. She landed hard on the ground, grazing her hands, elbows and knees. The driver, who Chou recalled looked like a middle-aged man, 'angrily shouted through the window and drove off'. No one else was around at the time, Chou said. 'There are a million ways I wish I had responded, but I was in shock,' Chou said. 'So I could only burst into tears.' 'But I picked myself up and went home. And have been questioning the state of humanity (in this city) since,' she said. 'LIVING HELL FOR PEDESTRIANS' Taiwan, with a population of around 24 million, ranks highly on many global safety indexes. Its capital Taipei bills itself as being one of the safest cities in the world, with homicide rates decreasing for the past 30 years, according to government officials. But even with its low crime rates and world-class public transportation system, Taiwan has one of the highest pedestrian death rates among developed economies, watchdogs and road safety groups say, with fatal traffic-related accidents recorded at increasingly alarming frequency. In 2024, pedestrian fatality rates in Taiwan were significantly higher as compared to Japan and Singapore. Statistics released in March by Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) revealed that nearly 400,000 traffic accidents were reported across the island last year, with 366 pedestrians dying as a result of traffic-related accidents. In comparison, Japan saw 965 pedestrian deaths, according to official data. In Singapore, the number of traffic accidents resulting in fatalities increased from 131 cases in 2023 to 139, according to Singapore Traffic Police, with elderly pedestrians "continuing to be a significant concern". Of all Taiwanese cities, Taichung, the second most populous with a population of around 2.8 million, remains a 'pedestrian hell', MOTC officials said, adding that 55 pedestrian fatalities were recorded last year. Taoyuan city, housing Taiwan's international airport and surrounded by major highways, saw 47 pedestrian fatalities last year, followed by New Taipei City with 42, MOTC officials said. Taiwan is 'more or less' a 'living hell for pedestrians', said YC Wu, a spokesperson for Vision Zero Taiwan, a local advocacy group that held a two-hour 'walking festival' near Taipei Main Station in February, calling on local motorists and government officials to pay greater attention to pedestrians. Road safety in Taiwan 'still has a lot of room for improvement', Wu said. 'It's not just pedestrians. Many road users, including drivers and motorcyclists, also get injured due to poor road design.' Citizens like Chou say vehicle collisions with pedestrians have become 'disturbingly common'. 'Many Taiwanese drivers are extremely dangerous and are getting worse,' Chou said. 'They do not respect red lights, speed humps or slowing down near school zones and crossings and it's clear that the system has been failing to protect lives.' She pointed to a horrific car collision near a local elementary school in Taipei's Sanxia District earlier this week. The driver, an elderly 78-year-old man identified as Yu by police, had run a red light and collided with three motorcycles and a bicycle before ploughing into pedestrians. Three people were killed, including two 12-year-old girls, police said. The following day, another deadly crash involving an elderly driver was reported - this time in Tainan city. A 63-year-old cement truck driver, with a record of medical issues and dangerous driving, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into an elderly couple who had been walking on a sidewalk, local media reports said. A 61-year-old man, surnamed Zhang, died from his injuries on the way to hospital while his 60-year-old wife, surnamed Wu, broke her shoulder and was seriously injured. "The crash in Sanxia district this week once again highlights an ongoing problem," Dr Cheng Tsu-Jui, a professor at the National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, told CNA. "(We have seen) the government pouring in resources to improve pedestrian safety. However, despite new regulations and road design improvements, pedestrian environments across Taiwan are still not perceived as safe or less stressful." Experts and lawmakers have attributed factors like weak rule enforcement and lenient sentencing, the lack of mandatory medical and cognitive checks for elderly drivers above the age of 65 and poor urban planning and infrastructure that has failed to protect the lives and safety of pedestrians. Politicians like New Power Party chairwoman Claire Wang highlighted ineffective current measures like lax rules for drivers to slow down in school zones and residential areas as well as the ineffective elderly driver license renewal system, which started eight years ago in 2017. Wang noted that over 100,000 traffic incidents involving senior drivers and riders aged 65 and above were reported last year, resulting in around 1,225 deaths and more than 73,000 injuries. The figures were actually higher than before the implementation of the new license renewal system, Wang said. Road design guidelines in Taiwan have not been "substantially and meaningfully updated", said Dr Cheng, adding that "neither government officials nor consultancy companies had the most up-to-date knowledge". He also noted a "bullying" environment on Taiwan's roads. "Our research shows that traffic bullying (is common)," he said. "The more powerful the mode of transport one operates, the higher the right of way they believe they deserve." "Enforcement of traffic rules and the implementation of slow speed zones do not always follow through. At the end, everyone has to look after themselves on the road, possibly leading to more aggressive driving behaviour." Commenting on Monday's accident, Vision Zero Taiwan noted that the elderly driver had renewed his driving licence earlier in February. '(While) the cause of today's fatal incident remains under investigation, extensive scientific and statistical evidence shows that older drivers, on average, face a higher risk of involvement in collisions,' a statement read. It added: 'In a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian almost always bears the brunt of the harm.' 'Those most at risk deserve the highest level of priority on our roads. Protecting vulnerable road users is a duty shared by all drivers. Those operating the most dangerous vehicles have the greatest responsibility to minimise the risk they pose to others.' In light of Monday's tragedy, MOTC announced that it would lower age restrictions for licence renewals from 75 to 70 - as part of increased efforts to address the rise in safety issues involving elderly drivers and motorists. It also announced plans in March to raise the maximum penalties for injuring or killing pedestrians. Fines for causing minor injuries will be raised to NT$18,000 (US$600) from NT$7,200. Penalties for causing serious injuries or death will be raised to NT$36,000, with additional fines of NT$36,000. Police and road safety personnel will also be dispatched in the coming months to conduct random road inspections nationwide, MOTC said. Speaking to local reporters, Taiwanese transport minister Chen Shih Kai said that it was a 'national disgrace' for people to be hit or killed on crosswalks. Chen also addressed concerns this week in a press conference in Taipei on Wednesday. 'We are aware that the public is concerned about safety issues caused by elderly drivers,' Chen said, adding that senior drivers would now have to also participate in a hazard perception and road traffic safety education programme aside from passing cognitive tests and physical exams. 'But official data shows that drivers aged 18 to 24 are still the most likely to cause traffic accidents,' Chen added. 'ACTUAL LIVES, NOT JUST NUMBERS' There has been an outpouring of public sympathy and support following Monday's accident. Crowds of mourners have been paying tribute to the victims near the crash site in New Taipei City, leaving letters and offerings like flowers, sweets and toys to commemorate the children's lives. Videos shared on X and Facebook also showed people conducting prayers. Vision Zero Taiwan has also organised public mourning sessions, encouraging people to wear white. 'We will remember in silence those who have lost their lives, those who have lost their loved ones, and stand together for a safer pedestrian environment in Taiwan,' the group said in a Facebook post on Thursday, adding: 'May no person ever again be deprived of a peaceful, ordinary life by a traffic collision.' 'These are actual lives, they aren't just numbers,' wrote Facebook user Freddy Kang in a comment that drew more than 500 likes. 'It points to wider failures about a system that fails to prevent repeat offenders from getting back behind the wheel.'
CNA
19-05-2025
- CNA
3 killed, 12 hurt after car hits group near Taiwan school
TAIPEI: A car ploughed into a group of mostly students outside a school in Taiwan on Monday (May 19), killing at least three people and injuring 12, police said. The incident happened near Taipei at around 4pm when a car driven by a 78-year-old man ran a red light and collided with three motorbikes and a bicycle, before hitting the students and adults. Videos shared by police show people doing chest compressions on victims lying on the street, emergency personnel carrying away the injured, and motorbikes and bicycles on their sides. Sheets of paper and other debris were strewn across the intersection. "For unknown reasons, the vehicle accelerated suddenly," police said in a statement. Fifteen people, including the driver, were taken to three hospitals with injuries of "varying severity", police said. Three later died in the hospital, including two 12-year-old girls and a 40-year-old woman. The driver was unconscious and had tested negative for alcohol, police said. Nine of the victims were students aged 12 to 15 from Sanxia Junior High School. The youngest, aged six, was from a nearby kindergarten. President Lai Ching-te was "shocked and saddened", according to a statement issued by the Presidential Office. Lai visited the victims in the hospital on Monday night. He has ordered a task force to be set up to help victims and their families and to investigate the cause of the incident. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih, who also went to the hospitals, said some of the victims were "still receiving intensive treatment".
