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Monday 22 December 2008
Industry consolidation key to DRAM recovery: Q&A with PSC chairman Frank Huang
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has urged Taiwan's DRAM makers to forge partnerships with local, Japanese or US so as to counter Korea's dominance in the global DRAM market...
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Commentary: Does Taiwan DRAM deserve rescue?
There have been constant calls for a truce among Taiwan's DRAM makers and for government bailout for Taiwan's DRAM industry: these are the local DRAM makers' tactics to draw attention...
Friday 12 December 2008
PSC and ProMOS initiate paycuts and involuntary unpaid
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and ProMOS Technologies have begun launching cost reduction measures that include salary reductions and involuntary unpaid days off, but...
Friday 12 December 2008
Rexchip and Inotera seek Taiwan government investment
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) is said to be planning to use Rexchip Electronics as a platform to invite investment from the Taiwan government. Inotera Memories is also...
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Government urged to act quickly on Taiwan DRAM rescue
The Taiwan government should quickly hammer out a rescue plan for the local DRAM industry, which plays a crucial strategic role in Taiwan's overall industrial development, DRAM makers...
Wednesday 10 December 2008
DRAM production cuts of 25% needed in 1H09, says PSC chairman
A long-awaited rebound in DRAM prices will only appear if overall DRAM production is able to shrink 20-25%, according to Frank Huang, chairman of Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation...
Friday 5 December 2008
DRAM to become expensive if South Korean makers monopolize the market, warn Taiwan makers
DRAM chips, which are as cheap as tap water currently, will become as expensive as oil if South Korean makers are allowed to monopolize the global DRAM market, Frank Huang, chairman...
Wednesday 3 December 2008
DRAM makers' November sales expected to plunge on production cuts and sliding quotes
Major DRAM makers Nanya Technology, Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and ProMOS Technologies are estimated to post revenue drops of 40-50% sequentially in November, with...
Friday 28 November 2008
Elpida to increase stake in Rexchip to 52%
Elpida Memory's board of directors has decided to increase its holdings in Rexchip Electronics, its Taiwan-based joint venture founded along with strategic partner Powerchip Semiconductor...
Tuesday 25 November 2008
PSC exits from solar-cell maker board, to focus on DRAM
Wafer Works announced on November 24 that stake-holder Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has resigned from its board of directors. Wafer Works specializes in semiconductor-grade...
Monday 24 November 2008
Taiwan government urged to help local DRAM makers forge closer ties with Elpida
Speculation has emerged concerning enhanced relationship between DRAM makers in Taiwan and Japan since Elpida Memory expressed its interest in the company's closer tie with its Taiwan...
Thursday 20 November 2008
Elpida rumored to be looking to merge as CEO visits Taiwan
A scheduled visit by Yukio Sakamoto, president and CEO of Elpida Memory with officials from Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) this Friday (Nov 21) has sparked market rumors...
Thursday 13 November 2008
DRAM output to shrink further in 1Q09
DRAM makers have been cutting back their production since September 2008, and a new round of major reduction in their output is expected to kick off at the beginning of next year,...
Wednesday 12 November 2008
Taiwan DRAM makers may have net profit margin of -72% in 2008
Taiwan's major DRAM makers may see their overall net profit margin fall to -72% in 2008, with combined losses of NT$112.5 billion (US$3.42 billion), according to the Industrial Economics...
Tuesday 11 November 2008
Commentary: Can a government bailout assure smooth sailing for Taiwan's DRAM industry?
Taiwan's lawmakers, economic officials and state planners held a meeting on November 10 with the purpose of developing a strategy to save the island's loss-making DRAM industry. However,...