Corning sees continued strength in LCD TV sales Displays | Mar 16, 12:25 | | Retail data for the first part of 2010 shows robust demand for LCD TVs, according to Jim Clappin, president, Corning Display Technologies. Read more | |  |
| NAND flash controller designers concerned about tight foundry capacity Bits + chips | Mar 16, 11:53 | | NAND flash controller design houses have seen tight capacity at their foundry partners including United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), and are concerned growingly tight foundry capacity may disrupt their shipments and affect NAND flash pricing, according to industry sources. Read more | | |
| PC vendors seeking to secure DRAM supply from Taiwan Bits + chips | Mar 16, 10:33 | | PC vendors including Dell, Asustek Computer and Sony have come knocking on Taiwan's door, looking to secure sufficient supply of DRAM in order to beat an anticipated shortage of the memory chip, according to industry sources. They are seeking three-month contracts for DRAM supply from Taiwan-based producers, which focus more on the spot market, the sources indicated. Read more | | |
| | | | | Taiwan looks to set up WiMAX OIOT lab Systems | Mar 16, 14:52 Taiwan's WiMAX operator Tatung InfoComm, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), government-sponsored groups and device makers plan to jointly forward an... Read more | | Sony orders two million notebooks from Foxconn for 2010, says paper Systems - Newswatch | Mar 16, 14:28 In order to strengthen its entry-level notebook segment, Sony has expanded its notebook outsourcing to Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry)... Read more | Accton net profits up nearly 60% in 2009 Systems | Mar 16, 13:58 Taiwan-based network equipment maker Accton Technology saw its net profits increase nearly 60% to NT$652 million (US$20.48 million) in 2009, according... Read more | | Quanta Computer invests in UK-based Toumaz Holdings Systems | Mar 16, 11:56 Quanta Computer has taken a 1% stake in Toumaz Holdings, a UK-based developer of wireless communication solutions for medical applications, according... Read more | Intel launches 32nm server and six-core desktop CPUs Mobos | Mar 16, 16:37 Intel has launched its Xeon 5600 series processors that feature Intel's Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (Intel AES-NI), and Intel's Trusted... Read more | | Two AUO subsidiaries to expand capacities in China Displays | Mar 16, 14:44 AU Optronics (AUO) will add investment in its LCD TV ODM subsidiary BriView Electronics to expand its production capacity in Kunshan, eastern China,... Read more | Taiwan market: Philips expects huge growth in 2010 LED business Displays | Mar 16, 12:15 Royal Philips Electronics expects its 2010 LED business sales value in the Taiwan market to be four times the amount for 2009, according to Philips Taiwan... Read more | | Taiwan maker Jean announces deal to sell LCD TV, monitor manufacturing business to China-based BOE Displays | Mar 16, 10:15 Taiwan-based displays product maker Jean has announced a deal to sell its LCD monitor and TV manufacturing business to China's BOE Group for 290 million... Read more | Ampoc to step into biomedical equipment production Bits + chips | Mar 16, 16:24 Ampoc Fareast, which mainly makes equipment for PCB production, has said it plans to launch its first inspection tool for biomedical applications in... Read more | | Solder material supplier Shenmao expects strong 2Q10 Bits + chips | Mar 16, 15:49 Shenmao Technology, a solder bumping paste supplier, has said revenues for the second quarter are expected to hold level or grow from the first quarter... Read more | Protective component maker Polytronics reports profits for 2009 Bits + chips | Mar 16, 15:41 Polytronics Technology has announced net income of NT$199 million (US$6.24 million) on revenues of NT$949 million for 2009, representing an on-year growth... Read more | | Qimonda Suzhou plant sold to state-backed venture capital Bits + chips | Mar 16, 14:08 China's state-backed Suzhou Venture Group (SVG) has acquired Qimonda's facility for DRAM module assembly and testing in the Suzhou Industrial Park, and... Read more | Macronix preps fund-raising Bits + chips | Mar 16, 14:03 Mask ROM and NOR flash memory maker Macronix International Company (MXIC) has revealed plans to issue up to 1.5 billion new shares through a rights issue,... Read more | | Main international poly-Si suppliers keep contract prices unchanged for 2Q10, say Taiwan makers Bits + chips | Mar 16, 10:50 International suppliers of polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si) material have quoted contract prices of US$50-55/kg for the second quarter of 2010, the... Read more | FIH to ship X10 mini and X10 mini pro smartphones to Sony Ericsson in 1H10, says paper Telecom - Newswatch | Mar 16, 16:19 Foxconn International Holdings (FIH), the Hong Kong-listed handset subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), is set to see strong... Read more | | Taiwan market: HTC expanding cooperation with retail channels to boost handset sales Telecom | Mar 16, 12:18 HTC (High Tech Computer) has decided to strengthen its cooperation with retail chains in Taiwan to boost sales, especially for the entry-level models,... Read more |
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Systems | Global LBS platform and infrastructure revenues to reach US$1.8 billion by 2015, says ABI Research Mar 16, 16:58 | | | | | Asia Optical not to deal out dividends for 2009 Stockwatch | Mar 16, 16:31 | | | | | HDD market to maintain momentum in 2010, says The Information Network Mar 16, 16:03 | | | | | Blu-ray Disc player maker Forworld says royalty charge too high Mar 16, 14:16 | | | | | KYE Systems to issue NT$900 million convertible bonds Stockwatch | Mar 16, 14:11 | | | | | PC market rebound to drive double-digit growth through 2014, says IDC Mar 16, 13:52 | | | | | POS maker Firich may see 40% revenue growth in 2010 Mar 16, 12:24 | | | | |
Mobos | Asustek introduces server board with connectivity features Mar 16, 16:03 | | | | |
Displays | Foxconn denies it will invest in Amtran Stockwatch | Mar 16, 15:59 | | | | |
Bits + chips | LCD controller vendor iML likely to be first foreign firm to issue IPO in Taiwan, says TSE chairman Mar 16, 16:55 | | | | | SpringSoft unveils automated custom digital IC place-and-route tools Mar 16, 16:14 | | | | | Chip industry profitability hits decade high, says iSuppli Mar 16, 10:19 | | | | |
Telecom | Smartphone market finds its mojo in 4Q09, says ABI Research Mar 16, 15:50 | | | | | Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Tatung InfoComm to increase capital to NT$2.5 billion Mar 16, 15:44 | | | |
| AUO submits application for 7.5G LCD panel plant in China Displays | Mar 15, 14:57 | | AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that it has submitted an application to the Taiwan government for establishing a 7.5G TFT-LCD front-end production plant in Kunshan in China's eastern province of Jiangsu. Read more | | |
| AUO and TPV to establish joint venture for LCM production and TV ODM in Poland Displays | Mar 15, 09:40 | | AU Optronics (AUO) held a meeting of the board of directors on March 12, 2010, at which the board approved a resolution establishing a joint venture of TFT-LCD module production and TV-set ODM with TPV Technology in Gorzow, Poland, with a view to provide closer services to customers and to develop the European market. Read more | | |
| SPI flash memory in tight supply, say NOR flash makers Bits + chips | Mar 15, 15:36 | | The supply of serial peripheral interface (SPI) flash memory is running tight severely due to strong demand particularly from the LCD TV sector, according to sources at NOR flash makers. Vendors including Samsung Electronics and Sony started competing for more supply of the chip before the Lunar New Year break, and have since then begun to source from Taiwan-based NOR flash producers, the sources indicated. Read more | | |
| | | | | China market: Baidu, Japan-based Rakuten to start joint-venture B2C operation in 2H10 Systems | Mar 15, 16:07 Baidu, the largest online search web portal in China, has established a joint venture with Japan-based Rakuten to operate B2C online shopping service... Read more | | Lenovo acquisition plan may hurt second-tier notebook makers, say observers Systems | Mar 15, 15:44 Commenting on Lenovo's plan to acquire local PC brands in emerging markets to expand its global notebook market share, industry observers said such a... Read more | Ralink-TrendChip merger to help Taiwan makers win ADSL procurement, say sources Systems | Mar 15, 14:34 The merger of Ralink Technology and TrendChip Technologies is expected to help Taiwan-based networking equipment makers expand their presence in the... Read more | | MSI aims to ship 1 million all-in-one PCs in 2010 Systems | Mar 15, 14:27 Micro-Star International (MSI) expects its all-in-one PC shipments to double or even more than triple in 2010 compared to 2009's 300,000 units, according... Read more | Gemtek looks to ship 1.2 million WiMAX CPE products in 2010 Systems | Mar 15, 12:10 Network equipment maker Gemtek Technology expects its shipments of WiMAX CPE products to top 1.2 million units in 2010 compared to 600,000 units in 2009,... Read more | | LG Display to expand 8G line Displays | Mar 15, 15:24 LG Display will invest 1.486 trillion won (US$1.31 billion) in expansion of its 8G production line to capitalize on the rapidly growing market for large-size... Read more | Amtran reports net profit of NT$2 billion for 2009 Displays | Mar 15, 14:46 LCD TV maker Amtran Technology has reported a net profit of NT$2 billion (US$62.91 million) for 2009, while revenues reached NT$64.4 billion, up 111.81%... Read more | | Ledtech to set up third LED packaging plant in China Displays | Mar 15, 14:08 LED packaging house Ledtech Electronics plans to set up its third production plant in China as the volume of orders it is expecting to receive is about... Read more | LED chipmaker Tekcore to increase capital for MOCVD purchase Displays | Mar 15, 11:49 Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Tekcore plans to issue 100 million new shares to through private placement that may fetch some NT$3 billion (US$94.38 million)... Read more | | Delta profit rises in 2009 despite revenues drop Displays | Mar 15, 10:40 Delta Electronics has announced a net profit of NT$11.66 billion (US$366.78 million) for 2009, rising 13.71% on year, although revenues last year dropped... Read more | Inotera to recruit over 300 employees, says paper Bits + chips - Newswatch | Mar 15, 16:57 DRAM maker Inotera Memories is planning to add an additional 300-400 employees - mostly engineers and R&D staff - which is equivalent to about 10%... Read more | | Chimei Innolux to shake up LCD panel IC sector Bits + chips | Mar 15, 16:52 The birth of Chimei Innolux Corporation (CIC) is expected to shake up the LCD panel-related IC design sector, according to industry sources. Read more | Memory module house Transcend to hire 1,000 staff for new plant Bits + chips | Mar 15, 15:16 DRAM module and NAND flash device maker Transcend Information plans to recruit a total of 1,000 employees for its soon-to-be-open Taiwan plant, which... Read more | | Driver IC supply to remain tight until mid-2Q10 Bits + chips | Mar 15, 11:53 Supply of driver ICs will remain short until the middle of second-quarter 2010 due to tight foundry capacity, according to Taiwan-based driver IC design... Read more |
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Systems | MSI launches 17-inch gaming notebook Mar 15, 16:55 | | | | | Gou-donated stem cell therapy center opens in Taipei Mar 15, 16:29 | | | | | Paragon to expand capacity for vacuum sputtering Mar 15, 16:10 | | | | | Pihsiang Electric Vehicle starts building plant in Taiwan, says paper Newswatch | Mar 15, 14:11 | | | | | Optical lens maker Kinko suffers loss in 2009 Stockwatch | Mar 15, 10:44 | | | | | Global fixed broadband service revenues to exceed US$210 Billion in 2014, says ABI Research Mar 15, 09:44 | | | | |
Mobos | Albatron announces on-month increase in February revenues Mar 15, 15:02 | | | | |
Displays | Taiwan unemployment rate to drop to below 5% at end of 2010, says premier Mar 15, 16:35 | | | | |
Bits + chips | Samsung executive among speakers at GSA Memory Conference Newswatch | Mar 15, 12:03 | | | | | Solarcon China 2010 to kick off in Shanghai Mar 15, 10:51 | | | | |
Telecom | Ethernet-based microwave equipment market to grow 100% by 2014, says Infonetics Research Mar 15, 15:50 | | | | | HTC shipping CDMA-version Nexus One to Verizon, says paper Newswatch | Mar 15, 11:16 | | | |
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