LG Display aims to become leading panel supplier in China, says CEO

Dec 20, 16:23

LG Display CEO Young Soo Kwon, commenting on competitor AU Optronics (AUO) receiving approval to set up a 7.5G TFT-LCD panel production plant in China, has claimed that 8.5G is more...

Samsung, LG Display await final approvals to set up 7.5/8.5G LCD plants in China

Dec 3, 14:04

Samsung Electronics and LG Display (LGD) are now waiting for final approvals from the Ministry of Commerce of China to set up a 7.5G TFT-LCD panel production plant in Suzhou and an...

BOE 6G panel production not competitive in price, say Taiwan makers

Nov 4, 15:54

BOE Technology has started volume production at its 6G plant to become the first China-based maker of TV panels, but this will not bring substantial price pressure on Taiwan- and...

BOE to turn profitable in 2H11, says report

Oct 29, 16:33

China-based TFT-LCD panel maker BOE Technology, with its 6G plant having started volume production recently and its 8G plant scheduled to ramp up production in 2011, expects to turn...

Foxconn invests US$10 billion to pave way for CMI, says China media

Oct 22, 01:20

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry's) plans to invest US$10 billion in Chengdu, China reportedly to pave the way for Chimei Innolux (CMI) to set up an advanced TFT-LCD...

China to become top-3 TFT-LCD panel production base in 4Q11, says Digitimes Research

Oct 4, 16:38

China is expected to surpass Japan to become the third largest production base for TFT-LCD panels in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to Digitimes Research analyst Tony Huang.

TCL 8.5G LCD plant to start mass production in 4Q11

Aug 27, 16:43

China Star OptoELectronics Technology (CSOT), a subsidiary of China-based TCL, is scheduled to start equipment installation at the 8.5G TFT-LCD panel production plant in May 2011...

LG Display maintains plans for advanced panel production in China

Aug 27, 16:30

Despite recent rumors saying that Korea-based TFT-LCD panel makers have given up plans to set up advanced production plants in China, LG Display (LGD) will maintain its plans to build...

China-based panel maker BOE invests 50 billion yuan in capacity expansion in 2008-2010, says report

Aug 24, 15:34

China-based TFT-LCD panel maker BOE Technology has invested about 50 billion yuan (US$7.2 billion) building up its capacity in 2008-2010, China-based tech.sina.com quoted...

AUO 8.5G plant construction remains on track despite CTSP site row, says company chairman

Aug 13, 11:04

Au Optronics (AUO) expects its new 8.5G LCD panel fab at the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) to come on line next year as scheduled, as the government has allowed construction...

AUO still prefers CTSP for large investment despite environmental disputes, says company chairman

Aug 4, 16:25

KY Lee, chairman of AU Optronics (AUO), in response to government recommendations it reconsider the location for the proposed establishment of two 11G LCD panel fabs and two PV module...

AUO announces panel utilization reduction for 3Q10

Jul 29, 15:55

AU Optronics (AUO) has announced it will reduce its panel utilization from close to fully-loaded in the second quarter of 2010 to 90-93% for the third quarter to avoid inventory pi...

Capital spending spurs LCD panel oversupply, says iSuppli

Jul 29, 09:36

In a race to build bigger and better next-generation fabs, large-size LCD panel manufacturers in 2010 are set to boost their spending on capacity expansions by more than 40% - triggering...

Samsung to invest in TCL 8.5G LCD plant in China, says report

Newswatch - Jul 16, 17:07

Samsung Electronics is expected to provide 2-3 billion yuan (US$295.16-442.74 million) and technological support for a 8.5G TFT-LCD panel production plant of Shenzhen China Star OptoELectronics...

Contrel order visibility reaches 2Q11

Jul 16, 15:00

Contrel Technology, an LCD equipment affiliate of Chimei Innolux (CMI), is already holding orders worth NT$2 billion (US$62.15 million) with order visibility reaching the second quarter...

AUO to start LED-backlit LCM volume production in China in 2H10, says vice chairman

Jul 16, 11:38

AU Optronics (AUO) vice chairman HB Chen has revealed that AUO will start volume production of LED-backlit LCD modules (LCMs) at its joint ventures (JVs) in China in the second half...

CMI writing plan for advanced LCD fab in China, says CEO

Jun 30, 15:36

Taiwan-based Chimei Innolux (CMI) is writing a plan for setting up an advanced LCD panel production fab in China, but the company remains positive about investing there, according...

CMI hikes 2010 capex to NT$100 billion

Jun 30, 12:19

Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel maker Chimei Innolux (CMI) has increased its capex for 2010 to NT$100 billion (US$3.11 billion) from previously estimated NT$60 billion for expanding its...

TCL receives government subsidies for 8.5G LCD plant

Jun 29, 15:04

China-based vendor TCL has announced that the company and its subsidiary will receive subsidies totaling 552 million yuan (US$81.21 million) from the Shenzhen government in southern...

Foxconn looking to partner with Changhong for 8.5G LCD plant in China, says report

Newswatch - Jun 28, 15:48

Taiwan-based Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is looking to set up an 8.5G LCD panel plant in Chengdu, southwest China in a joint venture with Sichuan Changhong Electric...

LGD likely to win approval for LCD fab in China by end of June, says report

Newswatch - May 14, 16:52

LG Display (LGD) stands a good chance of receiving approval from the China government by the end of June for building a 8.5G LCD panel fab in the country, according to an online media...

Equipment makers Mirle, Csun report profits for 1Q10

Apr 20, 16:31

Taiwan-based equipment makers Mirle Automation and Csun Manufacturing have reported pre-tax profits of NT$98 million (US$3 million) and NT$88.16 million, respectively, for the first...

China-based BOE to start 8.5G production in 3Q11

Apr 13, 17:06

China-based LCD panel maker BOE Technology plans to start production at its 8.5G plant in the third quarter of 2011 and aims to become the fifth largest panel maker worldwide in 2012,...

Chimei Innolux 8.5G monthly capacity to reach 60,000 substrates in 3Q11

Apr 2, 15:13

Chimei Innolux Corporation (CIC) is ramping up the capacity of its 8.5G LCD panel plant and expects to have a monthly capacity of 60,000 substrates in the third quarter of 2011, according...

6G, 7.5G LCD glass supply running tight, says AUO

Mar 24, 12:14

Supply of glass substrates for 6G TFT-LCD panel production is running 3-5% short of demand while 7.5G glass supply is running 5-10% short of demand, but the shortage is expected to...

Chimei Innolux considering China plant, says CEO

Mar 21, 15:33

Chimei Innolux Corporation CEO Hsing C Tuan indicated the company is considering proposals for setting up an LCD panel production plant in China but he is unable to disclose the details...

CMO, Innolux, TPO complete merger

Mar 19, 16:13

Chimei Innolux Corporation (CIC) - the entity merging Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO), Innolux Display and TPO Displays - was officially established on March 18, with Hsing C Tuan,...

AUO submits application for 7.5G LCD panel plant in China

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...

CMO starts 8.5G production

Mar 12, 16:12

Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has started production at its 8.5G plant and will see actual products in April, and the plant will have a monthly capacity of 24,000 substrates by the...

Southern Taiwan Science Park revenues to reach NT$600 billion in 2010

Mar 1, 09:54

Revenues of the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) are expected to reach NT$550-600 billion (US$17.13-18.69 billion) in 2010 amid Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC),...

AUO may gain upper hand over Samsung in setting up 7.5G panel plant in China, say sources

Feb 24, 14:17

The government in China may take a total-control policy to allow establishment of only four to five next-generation TFT-LCD panel factories in China, and the policy may give Taiwan-based...

AUO to submit application for 7.5G LCD plant in China, says paper

Newswatch - Feb 22, 12:19

AU Optronics (AUO) chairman KY Lee has said that the company will submit an application to the Taiwan government for building a 7.5G LCD panel plant in eastern China after the Lunar...

AUO supports government move to lift China LCD fab ban

Feb 11, 16:54

AU Optronics (AUO) has responded positively to the Taiwan government's latest move to lift the ban on makers building LCD panel fabs in China, saying it will enhance the overall competitiveness...

Taiwan may end ban on LCD fab investments in China today, sources say

Feb 10, 13:09

The Taiwan government is expected to announce the lifting of a cross-strait investment ban later today, allowing Taiwan makers to build LCD panel fabs in China, according to market...