Intel to push StudyBook tablet PC for emerging markets

Apr 3, 01:15

Intel is set to push a tablet PC product codenamed StudyBook to target emerging markets and will adopt the same sales model as its Classmate PC, according to sources from PC players...

Acer aims to ship 1 million PCs to Brazil in 2012

Feb 1, 01:10

Acer has been making efforts to tap the Brazil market and aims to ship one million PCs in 2012, double the volume recorded in 2011, according to industry sources.

Cal-Comp to enjoy strong external hard drive shipments in 2012; Min Aik announces 4Q11 result

Jan 12, 01:30

Taiwan-based Cal-Comp Electronics expects its external hard drive shipments in 2012 to double from those in 2011 with global market share to reach 50%.

Asustek outsources motherboard orders to Cal-Comp Electronics

Dec 20, 01:10

Asustek Computer has recently added Taiwan-based Cal-Comp Electronics, an affiliate of Compal Electronics, as its motherboard manufacturing partner and is expected to outsource 5-6...

CMI mulls selling 6G or 7.5G lines to Brazil, says paper

Newswatch - Dec 19, 16:37

Chimei Innolux (CMI) is evaluating the possibility of selling its existing 6G or 7.5G LCD panel production lines to a new panel plant to be set up in Brazil, according to a Chinese-language...

Foxconn reportedly to build 8.5G flat panel production line in Brazil

Dec 1, 01:30

Rumors about the Foxconn Group setting up an LCD panel supply chain in Brazil have been in air for some time and the latest market speculations indicate that Foxconn plans to build...

Flat panel maker CMI evaluating investment in Brazil

Nov 3, 14:41

LCD panel maker Chimei Innolux (CMI) has said it is evaluating the possibility of setting up a flat panel plant in Brazil and will map out the investment project considering its current...

Asustek and Acer quibble over notebook vendor rankings in China and Europe

Nov 1, 01:00

Asustek Computer, citing figures from research firm IDC, pointed out that the company's notebook shipments in China have already surpassed Acer and it has become the second largest...

Foxconn plans to set up touch panel supply chain in Brazil

Oct 20, 01:05

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) reportedly plans to build up a supply chain for touch panels in Brazil, but has not yet decided as to where the production base will...

Acer, Asustek staff on business trips in Brazil and Argentina

Sep 26, 10:34

Acer and Asustek Computer will send staff members to visit Brazil and Argentina in early October to establish supply chains and sales channels there, according to industry sources.

Acer enjoying strong short-term notebook orders for Europe

Sep 22, 01:15

Acer, benefiting from Hewlett-Packard's (HP's) uncertainty about its PC business, has started receiving strong notebook orders from channels in Europe with volumes, as of September...

Foxconn plant in Brazil reportedly ready to produce iPads

Sep 16, 01:00

A Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) plant in Brazil is ready to start producing Apple's iPads with shipments to begin in December, according to a recent report by Brazil-based...

Increasing panel prices face obstacles from uncertain orders

Jun 22, 01:20

Panel makers have indicated demand for large-size panels continues to be lower than expected. Hopes for an increase in panel prices have been facing obstacles. Panel makers still...

Notebook players aggressive in investing in Brazil

May 10, 15:56

In addition to Asustek Computer and Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), Taiwan-based notebook brand vendor Acer reportedly will increase investments in its subsidiary...

Asahi Glass to build plant in Brazil

Apr 26, 10:06

Asahi Glass (AGC) has said it is eyeing Brazil's construction and automotive glass markets. The Japan-based glass substrate supplier announced plans to invest JPY40 billion (US$470...

ZTE to develop telecom park in Brazil, says report

Apr 14, 16:52

ZTE, a China-based supplier of telecom infrastructure equipment and terminal devices, has signed an MOU with the Brazil government for developing a telecom park in Brazil, according...

Foxconn confirms Brazil investment plans

Apr 14, 14:56

Taiwan-based Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has confirmed plans to invest in Brazil and pointed out that the company has been evaluating the Brazil investments for...

Huawei to invest US$300 million in Brazil R&D center

Apr 14, 10:50

China-based telecom equipment supplier Huawei Technologies plans to invest US$300 million to set up a R&D center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, according to China-based it.sohu.com<...

Foxconn may set up Apple-dedicated production line in Brazil, says media

Mar 22, 02:10

Taiwan-based Foxconn is likely to establish a production line specifically for making Apple products in Jundiai City, Sao Paulo State, southeastern Brazil, China-based tech.sina.com...

Asia Optical to set up digital camera factory in Brazil

Feb 9, 10:32

Asia Optical plans to establish a digital camera plant in Brazil to tap the Latin America market, according to the company.

Clevo to increase notebook shipments to Brazil

Jan 3, 10:43

Clevo expects its monthly notebook shipments to rise to 150,000 units during the first quarter of 2011 mainly due to orders from three new channel clients in Brazil, according to...

Second-tier notebook makers may benefit from Brazil procurement orders

Dec 14, 02:05

As the Brazil government is set to cooperate with Linux operating system designer Mandriva and Intel to offer 1.5 million Mandriva-based Classmate PCs to local children and will have...

Regional notebook vendors facing pressure in Latin America

Nov 16, 02:00

Notebook shipments in Latin America had an annual growth of 33% in the third quarter of 2010 with Hewlett-Packard (HP), Acer and Dell saw 40%, 31%, and 21% growth, respectively; however,...

To advance into Brazil, AUO and TPV to establish JV for LCM plant

Sep 20, 10:48

To provide closer services to customers and to develop the emerging market, AU Optronics (AUO) has announced plans to establish a joint venture LCD module (LCM) plant with TPV Technology,...

Entrance of first-tier notebook brands in emerging markets hurting second-tier makers

Jul 12, 11:58

As first-tier notebook brands Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Acer have both recently turned their sales focus to emerging markets such as China and Brazil, and are competing mainly over...

World Cup drives flat panel TV growth in Brazil, says DisplaySearch

Mar 3, 14:34

Following a multi-year decline in TV demand, the flat panel TV market is forecast to heat up in Brazil in the run-up to the World Cup this summer, as the Brazil TV market has experienced...

Shuttle expects desktop shipments to reach 300,000 units in 2010

Feb 5, 15:49

Shuttle expects its desktop shipments will grow from 200,000 units in 2009 to 300,000 units in 2010, according to chairman David Yu.

WiMAX growing in India, Russia, Brazil, says Infonetics Research

Aug 3, 17:10

India is the largest single-country WiMAX opportunity in the world, with most of the major operators actively pursuing WiMAX, such as BSNL, Tata Teleservices, and Bharti Airtel, according...

China makers to vie for ODM netbook orders at Computex

May 13, 16:19

China-based makers, including Haier, Founder, Tsinghua Tongfang, Hasee, Great Wall and Malata, will showcase netbook PCs at Computex Taipei 2009 (scheduled for June 2 through 6) in...

Arima Communications setting up handset plant in Brazil

Feb 26, 11:44

Taiwan-based handset maker Arima Communications is setting up a handset-manufacturing plant in Jundiai in the Brazilian state of San Paulo, with commercial production slated for April...

Clevo ships 130,000 notebooks in June, says paper

Newswatch - Jul 11, 15:13

With increasing demand from vendors in Brazil, Clevo's notebook shipments in June reached 130,000 units, bringing total shipments in the second quarter to 350,000 units. Shipments...