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Wednesday 25 July 2012
HTC adjusts workforce
HTC has been adjusting human resources in its production, R&D, and sales teams. Industry sources believe corporate restructuring is necessary as HTC's sales have been declining...
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Some Taiwan solar cell makers subject to risk of canceled orders from China
China-based solar firms have been experiencing negative impacts due to the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy punitive duties from the US and uncertainties in Europe's solar market. The...
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Bulgaria cuts solar FITs by 50%
Following Germany's April 1 solar incentive cut policies, Bulgaria announced 50% solar incentive cuts in effect on July 1. Italy has been rumored to announce new Conto Energia 5 (CE5)...
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Microsoft introduces new business model for Office 365
Microsoft has announced new sales methods for Office 365 called Office 365 Open. This new method allows strategic alliance partners to share more profits. Taiwan-based firms believe...
Friday 6 July 2012
Equipment firms hope to see demand return at beginning of 2013
The solar industry predicts demand and supply equilibrium will be reached in 2014, but equipment firms hope to see orders rebound in the beginning of 2013. Equipment firms indicated...
Wednesday 4 July 2012
China solar supply chain to continue to lead global market, says Motech chairman Simon Tsuo
China will continue to lead the global solar industry despite the fact that China's supply chain may face more protective measures initiated by governments in other markets, said...
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Tainergy profits improve on rising orders from Europe
Taiwan-based solar cell maker Tainergy became the first solar firm in Taiwan to return to profitability in May since the market downturn in second-quarter 2011.
Tuesday 26 June 2012
ECS passes 2011 finance report with growth of more than 7%
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) hosted a shareholder meeting on June 25, passing its finance report for 2011 with consolidated revenues reaching NT$72.7 billion (US$2.43 billion),...
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Europe-based customers reportedly accept higher solar cell quotes
Market trends have been different from predictions prior to the announcement of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties by the US government, according to Wen-Whe Pan, Gintech president...
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Commentary: Love and loathing relationship between Europe and China solar firms
China has been playing an important role in the debt crisis in Europe by supporting the region with funds.
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Devaluation of Euro to affect 3Q12 solar installations in Europe
Taiwan-based solar cells have been sold using US dollar quotes. However, the recent debt crisis in Europe, which has been causing the devaluation of the euro, is likely to affect...
Friday 18 May 2012
PC shipments to Europe in May fall short of expectations
Deliveries of PCs taken by distributors and retail channels in Europe in May have so far fallen short of original expectations by 5-10% probably because of the impact of potential...
Friday 20 April 2012
Digitimes Research: Order visibility of solar firms clear to end of 2Q12
Solar spot prices in Greater China remained relatively flat this week. But Chihheng Liang, author of Digitimes Research's new report " href="http://www.digitimes.com/Reports/Report.asp?datepublish=2012/4/13&pages=RS&seq=400&read=toc"...
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Acer looks to regain lost market share
Acer is on pace to recover some of its lost market share, eyeing a return to the world's number three notebook brand by the end of 2012, according to company corporate president Jim...
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Ultrabooks less desirable in Europe, say Taiwan makers
The proportion of global sales of notebooks for ultrabooks in 2012 is estimated at only 20%, lower than a target of 30% or even 40% as expected by Intel, and this is mainly because...