Last update: Thursday 9 May 2013 [73 news items]
Taifo starts establishing fiber-optic network in Taipei
May 9, 14:09
The Taiwan Intelligent Fiber Optic Network Consortium (Taifo), a joint venture established in 2012 specifically for setting up a fiber-optic communications network around Taipei City,...
Softex Taipei: More channel retailers to participate, says TCA
Apr 12, 15:10
The Softex Taipei 2013 consumer trade show, will be hosted from April 17-21 in Taipei, Taiwan with the number of participating channel retailers increasing 20% to 200, and number...
Asustek to offer cloud computing services through cooperation with Taipei City Government
Apr 2, 22:12
Asustek Computer on April 2 signed an MOU with the Taipei City Government for cooperation to set up five cloud computing application platforms providing cloud computing services in...

TCA to help Taiwan firms seek international cooperation at 2013 Taipei Game Show
Jan 30, 16:21
The Taipei Computer Association (TCA), the organizer of the 2013 Taipei Game Show to take place during January 31-February 4, will offer a B2B Zone at the event for 31 Taiwan-based...
Taipei City to develop cloud computing industry parks
Jan 23, 14:23
The Taipei City Government has announced plans to develop cloud computing industry parks on three suburban sites in the city based on a BOT (build-operate-transfer) model.
Taifo planning citywide fiber-optic network in Taipei
Jan 14, 11:05
Taiwan Intelligent Fiber Optic Network Consortium (Taifo), a joint venture established in 2012 specifically for setting up a fiber-optic network around Taipei City, has finished planning...
Leotek wins procurement of 6,000 LED street lamps from Taipei government
Dec 24, 22:44
Leotek Electronics, a LED lighting maker belonging to the Lite-On Group, has won procurement of about 6,000 LED street lamps from Taipei City Government through open-bid competition,...
Oct 5, 10:38
Taiwan-based Delta Electronics has announced the establishment of a smart charging system for electric vehicles inside a residential community developed by Farglory Land Development...
Schott showcasing cover glass in Taipei
Aug 30, 15:29
Germany-based Schott is currently showcasing its Xensation cover glass at the International Touch Panel and Optical Film Exhibition in Taipei at Booth L206. The three-day trade fair...
TCAS 2012: Channel retailers expect flat performance on year
Jul 24, 01:40
Taipei Computer Applications Show (TCAS) 2012, a consumer trading show in Taiwan, is only expected to achieve flat on-year performance as their channel retailers' orders from downstream...
Gigabyte introduces new ultrabook and smartphone at Computex Taipei 2012
Jun 6, 13:55
Gigabyte Technology maintains a well-deserved reputation as a major motherboard maker and vendor but the company has also become a talented and successful notebook designer over the...

Computex 2012: Acer to showcase Windows 8 tablet PCs
May 25, 01:05
Acer will exhibit Windows 8-based tablet PCs at Computex Taipei 2012 to take place during June 5-9, according to industry sources.
Taipei 2012 International Lighting Show: A look at the LED lighting trends
Apr 11, 09:35
The 2012 Taiwan International Lighting Show was held on March 15-16 at the Taipei World Trade Center. Participants displayed the latest LED lighting products, were heavily focused...

Softex Taipei: ViewSonic to showcase new tablet PCs, LED monitors
Apr 5, 11:45
ViewSonic will showcase its latest 7- and 10.1-inch tablet PCs in the upcoming Softex Taipei 2012 computer trade fair, according to the company.
Many Ivy Bridge ultrabooks expected to be showcased at Computex Taipei
Mar 23, 11:09
PC vendors are expected to exhibit new ultrabooks equipped with Ivy Bridge processors, and Microsoft is expected to disclose more details on Windows 8 at 2012 Computex Taipei, June...
Taipei to deploy citywide fiber-optic network
Jan 4, 16:10
The Taipei City government has announced it has signed a 25-year contract with a consortium of 15 local and foreign companies led by Tai Tung Communication, a Taiwan-based maker of...
Taiwan market: Taipei city government to expand Wi-Fi network of free access to Internet
Jan 4, 01:00
The Taipei City Government will enlarge the coverage of Taipei Free, its free 512Kbps wireless Internet-access service via Wi-Fi hot spots at selected public places, through expanding...
Acer expected to turn a profit in 4Q11
Dec 13, 01:30
Acer is expected to turn a profit in the fourth quarter of 2011 as the company has been aggressive reducing its inventory levels, which should reach 20-25 days by the end of 2011,...
Taipei Department of Labor demands more evidence from Inventec for legalize layoffs, says paper
Newswatch - Nov 3, 15:26
The Department of Labor of the Taipei City government, on November 2, has said that documents submitted by Inventec proving the company has encountered a business contraction and...
Taipei Computer Association to co-organize animation show in China
Jul 27, 16:47
The Taipei Computer Association (TCA) and two other organizations will jointly hold an animation exhibition in Fuzhou City, southeastern China, under the auspices of the city government...
Taiwan distributor files lawsuit against Nintendo
Jul 26, 01:45
Nintendo's Taiwan distributor Hakuyu has filed lawsuit against Nintendo in Taipei accusing Nintendo of ending its distribution right unilaterally, while Nintendo also removed the...
Taipei Computer Applications Show upcoming
Jul 20, 16:21
The Taipei Computer Applications Show, an annual computer fair intended to attract replacement of PCs by students before the new academic year begins in September, will take place...

Foxconn breaks ground for Taipei IT mall
Jul 12, 10:13
Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) on July 11 held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Taipei Information Park, an IT shopping mall project based on a BOT (build-operate-transfer)...

Foxconn to establish Cybermart IT mall in Taiwan
Jul 7, 01:45
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will start establishing buildings for the Taipei IT mall project on July 11 with company chairman Terry Guo to attend the groundbreaking...
Microsoft says companies are welcome to join new OS development
Jun 3, 01:50
Despite adjustments made in the development process of Windows 8, Microsoft claimed it has reserved space for new partners to join its Integrated Development Program (IDP).

MSI to launch 2 new tablet PCs at Computex 2011
May 12, 01:30
Micro-Star International (MSI) is set to announce two new tablet PCs – the WindPad 100A, adopting Google Android 3.0 and Nvidia Tegra 2, and WindPad 110W, adopting AMD's Brazos...
Taiwan photonics shows to mark 20th anniversary
Apr 27, 12:22
Year 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of Taiwan's photonics events. The Photonics Festival in Taiwan 2011, hosted by Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association (PIDA),...
Nvidia to showcase products at Computex 2011
Apr 19, 01:15
Nvidia is set to participate Computex 2011, which will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, from May 31 to June 4, and will set up booths at exhibit halls showcasing its latest products, while...
Computex 2011: Lenovo, Fujitsu and Samsung to showcase Oak Trail-based tablets
Apr 8, 01:25
Lenovo, Fujitsu and Samsung Electronics will showcase a number of tablet PCs built on Intel's Oak Trail platform at the Computex Taipei trade fair in June, while Micro-Star International...
Softex Taipei: Acer to sell Iconia tablet PCs
Mar 31, 14:14
Acer, at a pre-Softex Taipei press conference, has announced its new tablet PCs, the Iconia Tab A500 and W500, in Taiwan.
Taiwan Market: TCA to host Softex Taipei in early April
Mar 31, 12:06
The Taipei Computer Association (TCA) will host Softex Taipei 2011 from April 7-11 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibit Hall 1.
Taiwan International Lighting Show to generate US$280 million of purchases in 2011
Mar 11, 10:13
The Taiwan International Lighting Show will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Hall 1 from March 18 to 21 and is expected to generate a total purchase amount of US$280...
Sanan Opto to set up office in Taipei
Feb 17, 16:37
Sanan Optoelectronics, China's largest LED company, is looking to set up an office at the Nankang Software Park in Taipei, Taiwan. Sanan will invest around NT$50 million (US$1.7 million)...
China-based Sanan Optoelectronics to set up sales office in Taipei
Feb 17, 01:30
China-based LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics plans to invest NT$50 million (US$1.7 million) in Taiwan initially for the establishment of a business outfit and display center at...
Transcend moves global production base back to Taiwan from China
Jan 11, 01:05
Memory module maker Transcend Information has moved its global manufacturing base from China back to Taiwan. The new facilities in Taipei are equipped with 20 production lines and...
Revenues for drivers in LED general lighting applications to triple, says IMS Research
Bits + chips | 23min ago
TSMC presence in advance process market remains strong
Bits + chips | May 20, 22:50
Chicony seeks growth from non-notebook product lines
IT + CE | May 20, 21:55
Taiwan April export order value slightly down on month, year, says MOEA
Bits + chips | May 20, 21:46
Global large-size panel shipments exceed 65 million units in April 2013, says WitsView
Displays | May 20, 21:45
Supply chain to begin volume shipments of new Xbox console orders in 3Q13
IT + CE | May 20, 21:43
MediaTek 2Q13 sales likely to beat guidance
Bits + chips | May 20, 21:30
Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
Mobile + telecom | May 20, 21:28
Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
Bits + chips | May 20, 21:26
Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels
Displays | May 20, 21:24
Global large-size panel shipments exceed 65 million units in April 2013, says WitsView
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:28
Touchscreen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong May
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:27
Win Semi expects to post double-digit revenue growth in 2013
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:26
TPK expected to see decline in touch screen notebook panel shipments during 2Q13
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:26
Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:23
Epistar expects revenue proportion for LED used in lighting to rise to 30%
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:23
HTC cooperates with KDDI to launch HTC One in Japan market
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:21
Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:11
- Trial production of 5th-generation iPad to begin soon, say Taiwan makers
- Handset vendors in discussion over producing 6-inch and larger phones
- Taiwan component makers conservative about growth in 2H13 notebook shipments
- Taiwan-based analog IC suppliers facing increasing competition from rivals in China
- Commentary: High-end LED lighting in demand
- AUO supply of iPad mini panels in 2Q13 expected to slip sequentially
- More firms provide crystal-less USB 3.0 device controllers
- BLU makers report different results in 1Q13
- ChipMOS capex for 2013 to reach NT$2.5-2.8 billion
- BIOS designers feel the impact from weak PC market
- Apple MacBook orders to rise 20% sequentially in 2Q13
- Capella tops analog IC suppliers with highest EPS in 1Q13
- LED firms to lower prices through improved technology
- Digitimes Research: Europe solar trade tariffs may slow down market growth
- Getac aims at expanding ruggedized PC market share to 30%
- Ruggedized PC vendors eyeing 7- to 8-inch tablet market
- Wintek to reportedly set up joint venture 6G touch panel factory in China with Nanjing Panda Electronics
- China market: Several smartphone components in short supply
- Taiwan LED firms to attend Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2013
- Asia Pacific leads worldwide mobile phone sales growth in 1Q13, says Gartner
- SMA Technology sees 1Q13 revenues fall on year
- SunPower announces fiscal 2013 financial guidance
- LED plant factory market to reach US$1.2 billion in 2013, says PIDA
- Equipment maker Acter sees profits down in 1Q13
- Asustek unveils Intel 8 series motherboards
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- DIGIEVER partnership with EverFocus for better professional network surveillance solutions
- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- Digital Network Fuels Opportunities in Vehicle Surveillance Market
- Advantech Redefines Entry Level Network Application Platforms
- WD shipping world's first 5 mm 2.5-inch hard drive
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
21-May-2013 09:45 (GMT+8)
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- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal

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Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
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MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
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Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
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Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
Digitimes Research predicts there will be a total of 389 million large-sized TFT LCD panels shipped in 2H12, with 195 million in the third quarter and 194 million in the fourth quarter - with the total representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of this year.
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 smartphone market
Smartphone shipments in 2010 and 2011 both enjoyed growth of more than 60%. Growth will decelerate in 2012 due to the high base, as well as a slowdown in consumer spending in Western Europe.
- Trends in Asia LED chip manufacturing industry
Asia is playing an ever more important role in upstream LED chip manufacturing. The region accounted for 80% of MOCVD demand in 2011 and will account for 90% in 2012, largely because Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China are the major global centers for LED chip production.

















