Asia Express
HTC Builds Taipei Headquarters, to Hire 2,200
April 11, 2010
Taiwanese Smartphone manufacturer HTC held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 2 for its new headquarters in Sindian, Taipei County, Economic Daily News of Taiwan reported. Overall investments in the new headquarters are projected at NT$3.38 billion (US$107.3 million; US$1=NT$31.5), with completion slated for year-end 2011. The building will have 17 floors above ground and five underground, covering a total floor space of around 85,600 square meters. A total of 11 floors will accommodate HTC's R&D teams, and the company expects to hire up to 2,200 employees for operations at this new headquarters.