Last update: Monday 21 May 2012 [64 news items]
BOE may roll out AMOLED panels at Ordos line in 2014
May 21, 16:15
China's biggest panel maker, BOE, is constructing a new 5.5G production line in the Inner Mongolia city of Ordos with plans to produce LTPS TFT LCD initially and later AMOLED in 2014,...
May 16, 01:30
China-based TFT-LCD panel maker BOE plans to build its second 8.5G plant in Hefei, China. BOE has one 8.5G plant in Beijing. Industry sources noted that BOE plans to use half of the...
BOE Technology showcasing transparent displays at FPD 2012 China
Mar 22, 15:22
China-based BOE Technology has followed Samsung Electronics, LG Display and AU Optronics (AUO) to venture into the development of transparent displays and is currently showcasing...
China panel makers gearing up development of AMOLED panels
Mar 14, 15:12
China-based BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) both have been gearing up the development of AMOLED panels, according to media reports and industry sour...
BOE Technology completes PV system on rooftop of 8.5G LCD plant, says report
Mar 3, 12:23
China-based TFT-LCD panel maker BOE Technology has completed a PV system on the rooftop of three 8.5G factory buildings, with power generation for own use to begin in March 2012,...
BOE strengthening ties with TPV
Feb 20, 14:35
China-based flat panel maker BOE Technology has strengthened its cooperation with OEM TV maker TPV Technology and will receive more panel orders from TPV in 2012, according to industry...
China government reportedly plans to raise import tariffs for LCD panels
Feb 6, 11:28
The China government plans to raise import tariffs for LCD panels by 3-5% in the second quarter of 2012 in order to safeguard the development of the domestic flat panel industry,...
China market: Skyworth sells over 1.1 million LCD TVs in December
Jan 17, 15:07
China-based vendor Skyworth sold 1.1072 million LCD TVs, of which 772,100 were LED-backlit models, in the China market in December 2011, increasing on year by 18% and 165% respectively,...

BOE and CSOT ramping up 36.5-, 40- and 55-inch panels
Jan 16, 16:04
Having begun volume production of 32-inch TV panels recently, China-based LCD panel makers BOE Technology and China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) will also ramp up their...
OLED moving to compete in TV market, says DisplaySearch
Jan 9, 11:03
Organic light emitting diodes (OLED) technology advanced rapidly in 2011, a trend that NPD DisplaySearch forecasts will continue through this decade. OLED technology has progressed...
AUO, CMI to introduce AMOLED panels in 2012
Dec 29, 10:06
Taiwan-based panel makers AU Optronics (AUO) and Chimei Innolux (CMI) will both introduce AMOLED panel products in 2012 to compete against Korean rivals who have been dominating the...
Anticipated tablet growth alters LCD manufacturing strategies, says DisplaySearch
Dec 14, 11:56
In response to falling large-area TFT LCD panel prices in 2011, panel makers have minimized their second half of 2011 production, but preparation for 2012 models and gradual clearing...
China market: CEC mulling acquisition of BOE Technology, say reports
Nov 14, 16:15
China Electronics Corporation (CEC) is mulling the possibility to acquiring debt-laden LCD panel maker BOE Technology, according to media reports in China. BOE has incurred debts...
BOE and CSOT to roll out over 10 million TV panels each in 2012
Nov 4, 01:25
China-based BOE Technology is expected to roll out 11 million TV panels in 2012, while fellow company Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) will produce 10 million...
BOE eyeing 5th place in global LCD panel market
Oct 4, 12:23
China-based BOE Technology started volume production at its 8.5G LCD panel plant at the end of September to become the world's sixth largest maker. It is now eager to surpass Sharp...
BOE 8.5G LCD line to mass produce in October
Sep 21, 15:08
BOE Technology's (BOE) first 8.5G TFT LCD panel production line began trial operations in June 2011 and is expected to enter mass production in October. According to industry sources,...
Large-size panel prices continue to fall in September, says Displaybank
Sep 16, 10:57
Prices of large-size TFT-LCD panels have reached a record low in September 2011, with 18.5-42-inch panels dropping US$1-3 from the August levels, according to Displaybank.
Digitimes Insight: BOE and Tianma Micro-Electronics venturing into AFFS and LTPS panel market
Sep 9, 16:07
There is vast demand for small- to medium-size flat panels in China as the country boasts a large-scale white-box market for small-sized handsets, portable navigation devices, MP3/MP4...
China cutting reliance on foreign LCD panels, says paper
Aug 29, 15:48
LG Display's (LGD) postponed construction of a 8.5G LCD panel plant in China has come as a relief for the country's panel makers, and it is offering China a chance to reduce its reliance...
China-based BOE sourcing more from local optical film suppliers
Aug 18, 16:24
China-based LCD panel maker BOE Technology is sourcing more from local optical film makers as it moves to promote the self-sufficiency of the country's component supply, according...
BOE plans 5.5G AMOLED plant, say reports
Aug 16, 11:18
Chin's largest LCD panel maker BOE Technology Group plans to build a 5.5G AMOLED plant, according to reports from China.
Commentary: Panel market in China likely to face oversupply concerns in 2013
Jul 15, 15:24
Rumors in China indicate LG Display will begin construction of a panel plant in Guangzhou, China, with mass production likely to begin in 2013.
BOE unveils 8.5G LCD panel plant in Beijing
Jun 29, 11:04
BOE Technology, a China-based TFT-LCD panel maker, on June 28 held an opening ceremony for its 8.5G plant in Beijing, China, with volume production to kick off in the third quarter...
BOE Technology suffers 1Q11 loss of CNY700 million, says report
Apr 26, 15:35
China-based TFT-LCD panel maker BOE Technology posted net losses of about CNY700 million (US$106 million) for the first quarter of 2011, China-based tech.sina.com cited the...
Samsung 7.5G LCD project in China heaping pressure on Taiwan rivals
Apr 22, 14:33
Samsung Electronics reportedly has said it may start construction of its 7.5G panel plant in China as early as in May 2011 with mass production of panels likely to begin in early...
China-based panel maker BOE reportedly sees net loss of CNY650-700 million for 1Q11
Apr 18, 10:25
China-based LCD panel maker BOE Technology estimates first-quarter 2011 net loss at CNY650-700 million (US$9-107 million), higher than the net loss of CNY290 million for first-quarter...
BOE to start mass production at 8.5G in 3Q11, CSOT in 4Q11
Jan 18, 01:55
China-based BOE Technology is expected to produce its first TFT-LCD panel at its 8.5G plant in the second quarter of 2011 and start mass production in the third quarter, while China...
Sitronix and BOE to cooperate for medium- to large-size panel plant, says report
Newswatch - Jan 5, 15:53
Taiwan-based IC design house Sitronix Technology will reportedly cooperate with China-based BOE Technology to set up production plant for medium-to large-size TFT-LCD panels, according...
BOE signs loan of CNY10.5 billion for 8.5G plant
Dec 30, 16:28
China-based BOE Technology has announced that its subsidiary Beijing BOE Display Technology has signed a syndicated loan of CNY10.5 billion (US$1.59 billion) for its 8.5G TFT-LCD...
Taiwan government promises to review China investment policy for panel makers
Dec 29, 01:10
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has indicated that the government will conduct a review regarding the restrictive policies governing panel makers' investments such as...
China to become battle field for flat panel component suppliers
Dec 23, 12:26
China will become a fierce battle field for suppliers of flat panel components to grasp business opportunities as Samsung Electronics, LG Display, AU Optronics (AUO) as well as China-based...
Dec 17, 01:05
LED packaging company Everlight Electronics is expected to land a cooperation agreement from Beijing as the city needs about twenty LED production lines to supply demand from BOE...
BOE 6G plant to start mass production on November 17
Nov 17, 02:05
China-based BOE Technology is expected to start mass production at its 6G plant on November 17, based on China media reports, and the company plans to continue capacity expansion...
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...
LED industry enjoys high capacity utilization rates in 2Q12
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Solar wafer firms inclined to follow solar cell firms to increase quotes
Green energy | 44min ago
Silicon Power Computer & Communications to list on OTC
Bits + chips | 54min ago
Eris Technology to list on OTC at the end of June
Bits + chips | 1h 25min ago
Compal lands notebook ODM orders from Samsung
IT + CE | 2h 33min ago
Weltrend expects to turn into profitability in 2Q12
Before Going to Press | 1min ago
Price key to popularity of Thunderbolt, say Taiwan motherboard makers
Before Going to Press | 52min ago
TPK to see revenue growth in 3Q12
Before Going to Press | 1h 20min ago
China government focuses on illegal imports of waste materials that carry polysilicon
Before Going to Press | 2h 4min ago
Three Taiwan IC distributors deny Samsung plans to withdraw sales agent rights
Before Going to Press | 2h 5min ago
Taiwan market: China-based vendors competing in entry-level to mid-range smartphone segment
Before Going to Press | 2h 30min ago
TSMC sequential growth in 3Q12 revenues may fall to 5% due to declining book/bill ratio
Before Going to Press | 2h 47min ago
- Asustek, Acer to see 10% of notebook shipments in 2012 feature touchscreen panels
- Acer, Asustek to launch netbooks with upgraded Atom processor in 3Q12
- CMI, AUO see decreasing production costs due to declining equipment depreciation costs
- Intel pushes new battery solutions to reduce ultrabook cost
- International smartphones vendors worried about insufficient LTE chip supply
- AMD prepares low-voltage CPUs for Windows 8 tablet PCs
- Some China solar cell makers looking for Taiwan partnerships
- Taiwan solar firms fear turning into OEM firms for China
- Career to ramp up FPCB capacity by 30% in 2H12
- Hermes Microvision lists on OTC market
- GET refutes production suspension of thin-film solar products
- Packaging and testing firms see mobile DRAM orders rise
- Rexchip shares at stake between Micron-Elpida deal, say sources
- Taiwan market: WiMAX operator Global Mobile obtains NT$640 million loan
- Mighty Bright showcasing LED lighting lineup at the National Stationery Show in New York
- Taiwan LED manufacturers to use silicon substrates for producing LED chips
- China TV makers to further expand products abroad
- China market: 6.8 million iPhones shipped in 1Q12, says Digitimes Research
- BOE may roll out AMOLED panels at Ordos line in 2014
- Overall value of lighting market to shrink as LEDs displace conventional technology, says Pike Research
- MediaTek lands 2.5G handset solution orders from Nokia, say sources
- US solar firms may request duties on China-made solar modules
- Taiwan solar cell makers plan to increase quotes due to expected order increases from China
- Taiwan 1Q12 display production value down 7.7%, says IEK
- Korean vendors compete for OLED market
- Digitimes Research: Embedded and standalone integration in NFC IC development
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China freeze before final verdict of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation
- Digitimes Research: Solar spot prices in Greater China remain flat despite continuous demand from Europe
- Digitimes Research: April 1 solar FIT cuts in Germany to negatively impact solar spot prices
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- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- Fujitsu converts Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications into a wholly owned subsidiary
- NEC reaks the speed barriers of microwave transmission with ultra high modulations
- ATO Solution to launch 256Mb SLC NAND Flash - for the first time in fabless industry
- LSI completes acquisition of SandForce
- NEC develops super-resolution technologies for fine magnification of surveillance camera images
22-May-2012 markets closed
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| TAIEX (TSE) | 7274.89 | +82.66 | +1.15% |

| TSE electronic | 277.63 | +3.99 | +1.46% |

| GTSM (OTC) | 104.57 | +2.00 | +1.95% |

| OTC electronic | 134.14 | +2.91 | +2.22% |

- Thousands protest Taiwan leader's inauguration (May 19) - AP (via Google)
- 40% of employees in Asia/Pacific will be mobile workers by 2015, says IDC (May 14) - IDC
- Globalfoundries welcomes President Barack Obama (May 4) - Company release
- India gives 4G to Qualcomm at last (May 8) - Tech Eye.net
- Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala plans US$5.5 billion spending in 2012 (May 9) - Reuters
- French, Greek voters say no to austerity (May 7) - Washington Post
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- Google, authors go head to head over digital books (May 3) - Reuters
- Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
- Simon Sze and his invention of floating-gate NVM
- Commentary: Long-term solar material supply contracts increase losses during industry downturns
- Commentary: Grid parity in India may happen sooner than expected
- Commentary: US protectionism on domestic solar industry may backfire

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The rise of China Star Optoelectronics Technology: Q&A with CEO He Chengming
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