Commentary: Nokia says no to Android, but may look to Linux

Jul 7, 14:07

While acknowledging that Nokia has denied that it is working on Android-based smartphone, sources from Taiwan's handset industry still believe that the world's number one handset...

Commentary: Free-to-air was the theme of mobile TV during Computex

Jun 23, 16:46

Looking back at the product offerings at the recently concluded Computex Taipei 2009, you couldn't help notice that companies highlighting mobile DTV solutions based on the DVB standard...

Commentary: Is someone in Taiwan sitting on a pile of Atom CPUs?

May 6, 14:35

The reports that Intel is cracking down on notebook makers and IC distributors in Taiwan to stop Atom CPUs and chipsets...

Commentary: Rising chip prices may undermine Taiwan Memory

Mar 30, 10:35

Taiwan downstream DRAM makers are saying that the leading DRAM vendors, Samsung Electronics, Hynix Semiconductor, Micron Technology and Elpida Memory, are no longer tolerating low...

Commentary: Global slowdown takes tolls on EMS firms

Mar 10, 14:05

The losses posted by the EMS firm Foxconn International Holdings (FIH), the Hong Kong-listed handset subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), for the second...

Commentary: Investor confidence still key to Taiwan Memory success

Mar 9, 11:31

Taiwan Memory Company (TMC) and its appointed chairman John Hsuan are already in its mission to consolidate Taiwan's DRAM chipmakers and establish home-grown memory technology. However,...

Commentary: Is there a place for LTE in Taiwan?

Mar 4, 15:03

Although a number of the leading telecom equipment providers, including Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent, are urging the Taiwan government to look at the development of Long Term Evolution...

Commentary: Will the co-brand strategy for handsets work for Garmin and Asustek?

Feb 6, 16:58

The early February announcement of a strategic alliance between Asustek Computer and PND vendor Garmin to develop and market co-branded LBS (location base service)-centric mobile...

Commentary: Tech transfer emerging as the key to Taiwan DRAM makers winning government cash

Jan 15, 16:59

The Taiwan government's requests that Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and ProMOS Technologies resubmit their applications for bailout funding with clearer assurances that...

Commentary: ARM-Socle alliance stirs up rivalry among foundries

Nov 24, 17:06

ARM's license agreement with Socle Technology, a IC design service subsidiary of Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, has heated up the competition in the foundry...

Commentary: Can a government bailout assure smooth sailing for Taiwan's DRAM industry?

Nov 11, 15:37

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,...

Commentary: Samsung's planned production of monitor panel at 8G fab to leave minor competitors struggling more

Nov 3, 11:51

Samsung Electronics' plan to roll out LCD monitor panels from its 8G fab is promising more threats to the survival of minor players who are already coming strong pressure from competitors'...

Commentary: Is consolidation a remedy to Taiwan's DRAM problems?

Oct 28, 13:01

The latest speculation about Taiwan's DRAM industry is that the Taiwan government may step into the dismal memory industry with an aim to push for a consolidation among the makers...

Commentary: Samsung production adjustment to help provide healthier supply situation in LCD market

Oct 15, 11:59

News of Samsung Electronics adjusting production has come as more of a relief than surprise to the LCD panel industry. After all, the LCD giant cannot be immune to the downturn in...

Commentary: Micron gains most in Inotera deal

Oct 14, 14:15

Micron Technology has come out as the biggest winner in the current DRAM industry downturn by reaching an agreement to take up Qimonda's 35.6% stake in Inotera Memories, a joint venture...

Commentary: AUO-Qisda LCD TV joint venture highlights integration trend in panel industry

Sep 29, 10:24

The joint venture between AU Optronics (AUO) and Qisda for LCD TV assembly highlights the trend where players in the panel industry are gearing up their business diversification and...

Commentary: LG Display and Amtran relationship off to embarrassing start

Sep 26, 12:32

The competitive landscape in the LCD TV industry has made for strange bed partners, with Korea-based LG and Amtran being one example. On the one hand LG Display (LGD) announced in...

Commentary: Are 18.5-inch LCD monitors in limbo?

Sep 19, 12:33

LCD panel makers are set on pushing 16:9 aspect ratio monitor applications to maximize their production at 6G lines. One of the new sizes is 18.5-inch and some monitor vendors have...

Commentary: Elpida-He Jian joint venture could deal a serious blow to Taiwan DRAM makers

Sep 16, 14:23

The latest news from Nikkei saying that Elpida Memory is going to build a 12-inch wafer fab in Suchou, China in cooperation with He Jian Technology could deal a serious blow to Taiwan...

Commentary: LGD's lowered forecast sets tone for LCD panel industry's coming quarters

Sep 12, 16:30

The price slumps for LCD panels, as expected, are taking their toll on suppliers' profits, with LG Display (LGD) having lowered its earnings guidance for the third quarter. The Korean...

Commentary: Will Intel be the last resolve for Taiwan's WiMAX industry?

Aug 27, 01:10

Intel, the Taiwan government and network-equipment makers all still seem to be positive about the business outlook for the WiMAX industry. Undoubtedly, Taiwan is Intel's closest ally...

Commentary: Are China's next-generation LCD fabs really coming?

Aug 20, 12:42

There have been talk coming out of China about Shanghai-based SVA Group planning to build its 6G LCD panel plant. But while the panel market is being hit by a price slump, as well...

Commentary: Increased output for small- to medium-size LCD panels may result in oversupply and price slumps

Aug 11, 10:56

LCD panel makers are increasing their output for the small- to medium-size segment as prices for large-size applications continue to drop amid weak demand. Although demand for small-...

Commentary: Smartphone sales weathering threat of business slowdown

Aug 5, 15:25

Global sales of smartphones surged by 40% on year in the second quarter of this year, far outperforming the 15% growth for all handsets sold during the same period. This indicates...

Commentary: The impact of netbooks on the LCD panel industry

Aug 5, 14:08

With low-cost notebooks (netbooks) having become a major application for LCD panels, no panels makers want to be shut out of the market. While panel makers have each set their own...

Commentary: Taiwan handset shipments to grow 9-10% on quarter in 2H08

Jul 31, 01:05

With Nokia, LG Electronics and Sony Ericsson continuing to increase their handset outsourcing, and expanding shipment volumes of High Tech Computer's (HTC's) Touch Diamond, Taiwan's...

Commentary: LCD panel makers may still have satisfactory 3Q if production cut can accelerate inventory clearance

Jul 29, 11:46

With most major LCD players having cut their production amid slumping prices and a global economic downturn, the LCD panel market in the third quarter looks bleak. But global panel...

Commentary: 6G LCD lines fall prey to miscalculations

Jul 17, 16:08

With the urge to cut production appearing to be rippling across the LCD panel industry amid a bleak market outlook, makers are axing output from their 6G lines first. It is not hard...

Commentary: What awaits LG Display, AUO and CMO in 3Q LCD panel market

Jul 10, 15:54

LG Display (LGD) has reported strong results for the second quarter, as well as a rosy outlook for its third-quarter shipments, with 20% growth. Despite its optimism about shipment...

Commentary: Can cable TV operator Vastar successfully run a WiMAX network?

Jul 3, 17:15

Vastar Cable TV Systems, a cable TV operator in central Taiwan, made a surprise debut in Taiwan's WiMAX industry by managing to secure a WiMAX license in July 2007. While the company's...