Last update: Monday 25 March 2013 [69 news items]
Taiwan Mobile to issue 5-year unsecured bonds worth NT$5.8 billion
Mar 25, 22:08
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, on March 25 announced that it will issue 5-year 1.29%-interest unsecured corporate bonds worth NT$5.8...
Taiwan Mobile obtains SGS Qualicert
Mar 6, 15:31
Telecom carrier Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has obtained SGS Qualicert certification for quality of customer services from Switzerland-based SGS, for myfone, its retail chain, according to...
Taiwan Mobile aims to net NT$5.71 per share for 2013
Feb 1, 14:20
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, expects to generate a net EPS of NT$5.71 (US$0.19) for 2013, according to the company's 2013 financial...
Taiwan Mobile instant message application aims to reach 5-6 million users in 2013
Dec 21, 11:56
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, introduced an in-house instant message application, M+ Messenger, in August 2012 and has accumulated...
Taiwan Mobile plans to spin off retail chain Myfone
Dec 3, 21:20
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carries in Taiwan, has planned to spin off Myfone, its self-operated retail chain to sell handsets and offer after-sale...
Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile launches cross-platform mobile streaming video services
Nov 30, 12:31
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, on November 29 launched myVideo, a mobile streaming video service for smartphones, tablets, notebooks...
Taiwan Mobile January-September mobile Internet-access revenues up 5.6% on year
Oct 26, 15:23
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, generated revenues of NT$3.763 billion (US$125 million) from mobile Internet-access services during...
Taiwan Mobile hikes 2012 capex
Jul 27, 10:32
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has decided to increase its capital expenditure budget for 2012 from NT$10.8 billion (US$360 million) to NT$11.8 billion, the company revealed at an investors...
Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile launches low-price 1GB mobile Internet
Jul 2, 16:02
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has launched a mobile Internet-access services with a monthly data cap of 1GB for entry-level users at a monthly fixed charge rate of NT$50 (US$1.67), the lowest...
Taiwan market: More China-based handset vendors to launch sub-NT$4,000 smartphones in 3Q12
May 25, 16:29
More China-based handset vendors are planning to launch sub-NT$4,000 (US$135) smartphones in the Taiwan market in the third quarter of 2012 following Taiwan Mobile's recent release...
Taiwan Mobile sees net profits move higher in 1Q12
Apr 27, 16:48
Taiwan Mobile has posted net profits of NT$3.36 billion (US$113.84 million) for the first quarter of 2012, edging up 2% from a year earlier. First-quarter EPS stood at NT$1.25 compared...
Taiwan market: TWM launches sub-NT$4,000 own-brand smartphone
Apr 25, 14:14
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has launched a sub-NT$4,000 (US$135) own-brand smartphone, the Amazing A1, in the Taiwan market, setting a sales target of 100,000 units for the model.
Taiwan Mobile plans to set up retail network in China
Feb 4, 15:11
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, plans to extend its self-operated retail network in Taiwan myfone, into China, with 30-50 stores to...
Taiwan Mobile aims at net EPS of NT$5.34 for 2012
Jan 20, 14:33
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, has set a target net EPS of NT$5.34 for 2012, increasing by 13.62% from 2011, according to the company...
Dec 29, 15:06
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) expects its 2011 net earnings per share (EPS) to be higher than the target of NT$4.57, according to mobile telecom carrier.
Taiwan market: Nokia, Taiwan Mobile, Taiwan Taxi jointly launch NFC-dispatch taxi service
Sep 16, 15:01
Nokia Taiwan has teamed up with Taiwan Mobile and taxi fleet operator Taiwan Taxi to launch an NFC-dispatch taxi service in Taiwan. Nokia also plans to launch two NFC-enabled Symbian...
Quanta, Wistron, Taiwan Mobile announce cloud computing cooperation
Aug 30, 01:20
Taiwan-based PC makers Quanta Computer and Wistron, and telecom carrier Taiwan Mobile have jointly announced cooperation over cloud computing service with the two PC makers to also...
Chunghwa Telecom posts July profit
Aug 11, 11:48
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has reported net profit of NT$4.408 billion (US$152.5 million) for July 2011, resulting in January-July net earnings per share (EPS) of NT$3.76.
Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile launches own-brand tablet PC myPad P2
Aug 2, 10:00
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, on August 1 unveiled myPad P2, an upgrade version of its initial own-brand tablet myPad P1 launched...

Jul 29, 15:32
Telecom carrier Taiwan Mobile (TWM) will invest NT$3 billion (US$104 million) to have its subsidiary Taiwan Fixed Network set up an Internet data center (IDC) in Taipei, with completion...
Taiwan market: Dell begins to sell smartphones, says paper
Newswatch - Apr 8, 15:37
Dell has begun marketing two of its Android-based smartphones, the Streak and Venue, in the Taiwan market in cooperation with Taiwan Mobile (TWM), according to a Chinese-language...
Taiwan market: Netbook sales through telecom carriers rise in December 2010
Feb 11, 14:51
Netbook sales through telecom carriers in Taiwan continued to see on-month growth in December 2010 although Apple, ViewSonic, Huawei, First International Computer (FIC), Asustek Computer...
Taiwan Mobile to focus 2011 operation on promoting contract-bundled sales of smartphones
Jan 28, 16:28
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, will focus its 2011 business operation on increasing revenues from value-added services through strengthening...
Taiwan market: Telecom carriers see no impact on netbook sales from tablet PCs
Dec 30, 16:36
Netbook sales via telecom carriers in the Taiwan market have not been affected much by tablet PCs as the Taiwan telecom channel currently only has a limited choice of tablet models...
Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile launches own-brand tablet PCs
Dec 24, 02:25
Taiwan Mobile has launched an own-brand tablet PC, the myPad P1 in the Taiwan market. The tablet, which is manufactured by China-based ZTE, supports Android 2.1 and is priced at NT$8,900...
Taiwan Mobile to downsize capital by 10%
Oct 29, 16:33
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest telecom carriers in Taiwan, will reduce its paid-in capital by 10% from NT$38.0 billion (US$1.23 billion) currently to NT$34.2 billion,...
Taiwan market: Taiwan Mobile launches MoFun smartphone service
Sep 28, 02:10
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) on September 27 launched MoFun, its platform to provide value-added services specifically for smartphone users, according to TWM.
Taiwan-market: TWM launches under-NT$7,000 own-brand smartphones
Sep 1, 11:19
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has introduced the T2 own-brand smartphone, which runs on Android 2.1 and has a suggested retail price of NT$6,990 (US$218). The company expects the T2 to account...
Taiwan market: HTC launches Android-based HTC Wildfire
Jun 25, 15:12
High Tech Computer (HTC) has launched its new Android-based smartphone, the HTC Wildfire, in the Taiwan market in cooperation with 3G carrier Taiwan Mobile. The NT$11,900 (US$372)...

Taiwan market: Garmin launches connected PND device with 1-year free subscription
Jun 10, 13:31
PND vendor Garmin has launched a connected PND, the nuvi 1690, in the Taiwan market in cooperation with telecom service provider Taiwan Mobile (TWM).
Taiwan Market: Increased smartphone sales pressure carrier operating costs
May 12, 14:07
Smartphone sales have hampered Taiwan-based carriers' operating costs since the higher price tags require higher subsidies, according to industry sources.
Taiwan Mobile to dole out handsome 2009 dividend
Apr 30, 16:02
Telecom carrier Taiwan Mobile (TWM) will distribute a dividend per share of NT$5.03 in cash for its 2009 operation, its board of directors has decided.
Taiwan mobile telecom carrier FET to set up China subsidiary
Apr 28, 14:35
Taiwan-based mobile telecom carrier Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has decided to invest up to NT$1 billion (US$32 million) to establish a subsidiary in China.
Taiwan market: TWM to not consider LTE until 2012
Apr 16, 16:10
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) will focus on HSPA (high-speed packet access) and HSPA+ for 3G upgrade and will not evaluate the feasibility of adopting LTE (long term evolution) until 2012,...
Chunghwa Telecom posts March profit of almost NT$3.5 billion
Apr 13, 11:54
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) on April 12 reported unaudited net profit of NT$3.457 billion (US$109 million) for March 2010, resulting in January-March net earnings per share (EPS) of NT$...
Intel, MediaTek and Elan taking up 60% of global touchscreen controller market
Bits + chips | 5min ago
Wintek expects to see positive turnaround in July 2013; develops Retina display technology, says chairman
Displays | 8min ago
Senao expanding retail chain in eastern China
IT + CE | 21min ago
China market: Online gaming revenues over CNY 12 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
IT + CE | 26min ago
One quarter of all notebooks to ship with touchscreens by 2016, says IHS
IT + CE | 30min ago
China Labor Day LCD TV sales surge by double-digit percentage, says IHS
Displays | 44min ago
Taiwan market: LG launches waterproof smartphone
Mobile + telecom | May 22, 22:13
Hermes to see revenues grow higher than 10% sequentially in 2Q13
Bits + chips | May 22, 22:01
Foxconn able to produce carbon nanotube touch panel sizes up to 10-inch
Displays | May 22, 21:46
Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013
IT + CE | May 22, 21:44
Elan shipping touchscreen controller ICs for new Nexus 7
Bits + chips | May 22, 21:42
Samsung showcases new displays at SID 2013
Displays | May 22, 21:00
E Ink unveils low temperature matrix electronic paper display for freezers
Displays | May 22, 20:49
UMC Singapore unit expands and puts focus on R&D
Bits + chips | May 22, 20:43
E Ink launches 3 pigment electronic paper display
Displays | May 22, 20:41
HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
Displays | May 22, 20:39
Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
IT + CE | May 22, 20:36
Supplies of NAND flash to be tight in July-August, says Phison
Before Going to Press | May 22, 20:16
TPK to see orders bump up in 3Q13
Before Going to Press | May 22, 20:03
- China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
- China market: B2C transaction value over CNY133 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
- Asustek, Chunghwa Telecom cooperate to provide cloud computing services
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- China market: Smartphone sales over 75 million units in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Imec, Globalfoundries team up for STT-MRAM
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- ACX sees earnings up over 60% sequentially in 1Q13
- Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
- Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks
- 3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
- NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
- New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
- Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
- AMD falls to 4th rank MPU supplier in 2012, says IC Insights
- Touch screen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong performance in May
- CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
- Can Ultra HD TVs avoid the fate of 3D sets? asks IHS
- After a year of decline, global flat panel TV market sees marginal growth in 1Q13, says IHS
- Sharp announces new Ultra HD TVs
- Taiwan April unemployment down, says DGBAS
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- AEWIN Introduces Newest Multiplayer Gaming System SGA-5010
- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- 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
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- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- 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

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