Last update: Monday 20 May 2013 [193 news items]
Commentary: Taiwan solar supply chain faces marginalization threat
Nov 6, 14:56
Taiwan-based makers in the solar PV industry may not have merger plans currently, but they all agree that consolidation will be an inevitable step. According to sources from Taiwan's...
China adds Europe-based polysilicon firms to anti-dumping investigation
Nov 1, 14:51
China's Ministry of Commerce announced on November 1 that the government received requests to conduct anti-dumping investigations on Europe-based polysilicon imports in September...
Solar module prices continue to slide, but signs of recovery appear on the horizon, says IHS
Oct 31, 10:54
Overcapacity, a decline in pricing as well as slowing growth in key worldwide markets will serve to keep the global market for solar modules depressed for the rest of the year, with...
Acer planning AcerCloud 2.0 service
Oct 17, 22:14
Acer is looking to launch AcerCloud 2.0, expanding its existing Android service platform to also support both Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS, while the new service will also be expanded...
Commentary: Non-FIT business model to pave way for grid parity
Oct 15, 11:14
The continuous feed-in-tariff (FIT) cuts by Europe's governments and increasing trade barriers have been pushing the solar market into suffocation. The price fall seems never ending...
Taiwan government to extend subsidies for procuring LED light bulbs
Sep 28, 01:20
The Taiwan government plans to increase 2012 energy-saving subsidies from the original NT$700 million (US$23 million) to NT$1.4 billion, according to Yen-Shiang Shih, Minister of...
EU member countries to vote on solar anti-dumping results
Sep 20, 01:20
The anti-dumping investigation in the EU has been on-going and the final results will be voted on by member countries. If the result of the vote is to levy punitive duties on China-made...
Almost all China-based integrated solar makers facing financial pressure, says LDK Solar president
Sep 19, 15:49
China-based LDK Solar recently announced a huge net loss for the second quarter. On September 18, 2012, the firm held a product launch for its M3 high-efficiency solar wafers in Taipei...
Digitimes Research: June solar installations surge to 1.69GW in Germany
Sep 14, 14:58
Solar installations usually increase significantly before the effective date of solar incentive cuts. New solar installations in Germany reached 4.37GW (total installations in Germany...
EU punitive duties need to be above 15% for Taiwan-based makers to benefit
Sep 7, 01:45
The European Commission has began an anti-dumping investigation against China-based firms, however, possible punitive duties may be low because of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel's,...
Solar firms hope possible anti-dumping investigation in Europe will shift market to equilibrium
Sep 5, 16:49
The European Commission is expected to announce its position on the anti-dumping investigation requested by solar firms in Europe on September 6, 2012. Solar firms around the world...
Commentary: Looming trade war and increasing OEM orders to turn China domestic capacities obsolete
Aug 29, 11:50
The looming trade war has been pushing China-based solar firms to plan for short- and medium-term adjustments to domestic capacities. If demand from the domestic and emerging markets...
South Korea solar firms may rise as China peers face trade barriers
Aug 28, 11:12
China-based solar firms have been urging Taiwan-based peers to form alliances in order to compete with South Korea-based solar firms if Europe decides to start anti-dumping and anti-subsidy...
Asia Pacific to stimulate strong year-end surge in solar demand, says Solarbuzz
Aug 28, 10:10
Solar demand from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is forecast to grow by 80% on year during second-half 2012, driven by fourth-quarter 2012 demand at the 5.3GW level, according to...
Possible anti-dumping investigation by EU to create social problems in China, says State Councellor
Aug 24, 10:33
The possible anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation against China-based solar module firms in Europe will hurt China's solar industry more than the US investigation, said Dinghuan...
US to become third largest solar market in 2012, says IMS Research
Aug 23, 10:03
The size of the solar market in Americas (the continent) more than doubled in the first half of 2012 to reach 1.7GW. According to IMS Research, the market is set to reach almost 4.3GW...
Price of 17% efficiency solar cells expected to drop below US$0.40/watt
Aug 23, 01:30
The price of Taiwan-made solar cells with a conversion efficiency of 17% may drop below US$0.40/watt at the end of August due to unclear demand. Nevertheless, firms with strong customer...
Aug 10, 12:15
A sharp increase in non-residential building-mount solar PV applications indicates a strong growth towards self-sustained power generation in the China PV market, according to Solarbuzz...
Commentary: No winners in solar trade war
Aug 9, 15:23
There are no winners in trade wars why typically see policies used as short-term prescriptions. Governments should consider creating fair competition allow the solar industry to shine...
Samsung takes 45% of smartphone market share in Europe, says study
Aug 8, 01:30
Samsung Electronics beat Europe-based brands such as Nokia and took 45% smartphone market share in Europe. This also pushed Android market share to 65%, according to studies.
Solar cell prices fall to US$0.42/W
Jul 31, 15:27
Quotes of solar cells have been decreasing. The price of solar cells with conversion efficiency of 17% has been falling to US$0.42/W from US$0.45/W, a fall of 6% in a week. The price...
European Commission to decide necessity of anti-dumping investigation in 45 days
Jul 30, 12:12
European Commission will decide in 45 days whether it will start an anti-dumping investigation on China-based solar firms. China-based vertically integrated solar firms have been...
Suntech responds to SolarWorld dumping allegations in Europe
Jul 26, 16:12
Suntech Power Holdings (Suntech), a China-based producer of solar panels, has issued a statement regarding the filing of an anti-dumping complaint by SolarWorld AG at the European...
Jul 25, 01:35
HTC has been adjusting human resources in its production, R&D, and sales teams. Industry sources believe corporate restructuring is necessary as HTC's sales have been declining...
Some Taiwan solar cell makers subject to risk of canceled orders from China
Jul 24, 14:17
China-based solar firms have been experiencing negative impacts due to the anti-dumping and anti-subsidy punitive duties from the US and uncertainties in Europe's solar market. The...
Bulgaria cuts solar FITs by 50%
Jul 11, 14:21
Following Germany's April 1 solar incentive cut policies, Bulgaria announced 50% solar incentive cuts in effect on July 1. Italy has been rumored to announce new Conto Energia 5 (CE5)...
Microsoft introduces new business model for Office 365
Jul 11, 01:30
Microsoft has announced new sales methods for Office 365 called Office 365 Open. This new method allows strategic alliance partners to share more profits. Taiwan-based firms believe...
Equipment firms hope to see demand return at beginning of 2013
Jul 6, 10:16
The solar industry predicts demand and supply equilibrium will be reached in 2014, but equipment firms hope to see orders rebound in the beginning of 2013. Equipment firms indicated...
China solar supply chain to continue to lead global market, says Motech chairman Simon Tsuo
Jul 4, 15:45
China will continue to lead the global solar industry despite the fact that China's supply chain may face more protective measures initiated by governments in other markets, said...
Tainergy profits improve on rising orders from Europe
Jun 26, 14:16
Taiwan-based solar cell maker Tainergy became the first solar firm in Taiwan to return to profitability in May since the market downturn in second-quarter 2011.
ECS passes 2011 finance report with growth of more than 7%
Jun 26, 01:10
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) hosted a shareholder meeting on June 25, passing its finance report for 2011 with consolidated revenues reaching NT$72.7 billion (US$2.43 billion),...
Europe-based customers reportedly accept higher solar cell quotes
Jun 6, 01:30
Market trends have been different from predictions prior to the announcement of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties by the US government, according to Wen-Whe Pan, Gintech president...
Commentary: Love and loathing relationship between Europe and China solar firms
Jun 5, 15:28
China has been playing an important role in the debt crisis in Europe by supporting the region with funds.
Devaluation of Euro to affect 3Q12 solar installations in Europe
Jun 5, 01:35
Taiwan-based solar cells have been sold using US dollar quotes. However, the recent debt crisis in Europe, which has been causing the devaluation of the euro, is likely to affect...
PC shipments to Europe in May fall short of expectations
May 18, 01:10
Deliveries of PCs taken by distributors and retail channels in Europe in May have so far fallen short of original expectations by 5-10% probably because of the impact of potential...
ACX sees earnings up over 60% sequentially in 1Q13
Bits + chips | 10h 38min ago
Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
Bits + chips | 10h 52min ago
Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks
Displays | 11h 4min ago
3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
Displays | 11h 50min ago
NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
Displays | 12h 16min ago
AGC to release new self-adhesive glass for optical bonding used in electronic products
Displays | 12h 28min ago
eMagin enters electronic viewfinder market with OLED microdisplay
Displays | May 21, 19:59
New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
Displays | May 21, 19:58
Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
LED | May 21, 19:55
Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
IT + CE | May 21, 19:13
Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
Displays | May 21, 18:13
Sharp announces new Ultra HD TVs
Before Going to Press | 11h 4min ago
Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
Before Going to Press | 11h 12min ago
Shipment proportions of 8- and 10-megapixel lens modules on the rise, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | 11h 33min ago
Telecom operators in China expected to stop placing orders for 3.5-inch smartphones by July 2013
Before Going to Press | 11h 43min ago
Taiwan connector makers worried about competition from China-based makers
Before Going to Press | 11h 54min ago
Taiwan FPCB makers to face renewed competition from rivals in Japan
Before Going to Press | 11h 55min ago
China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
Before Going to Press | 11h 56min ago
Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
Before Going to Press | 12h 28min ago
Monitor panel pricing expected to remain stable in May
Before Going to Press | May 21, 19:00
CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
Before Going to Press | May 21, 19:00
Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | May 21, 18:04
HTC has introduced a Windows phone, the HTC HD mini, which utilizes HTC's in-house developed HTC Sense. HTC Sense is an interface focused on putting people at the center by making...
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LG Electronics (LGE) has announced worldwide retail release of the new Chocolate, LG-BL40, which will be released across Europe in September and expanded to the rest of the world...
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HTC Hero Andriod-based smartphone
High Tech Computer (HTC) has introduced the new HTC Hero, an Android-based smartphone with an anti-fingerprint screen coating for improved smudge resistance and a longer lasting,...
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Samsung unveils Android-based smartphone
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the I7500, its first Android-powered smartphone. The Samsung I7500 features a 3.2-inch AMOLED full touchscreen, and 7.2Mbps HSDPA and WiFi connectivity,...
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Failure as opportunity to learn: Q&A with Corning CEO Wendell P Weeks
Many companies went bankrupt in the financial storm, and the remaining companies also learned the lesson the hard way. In the aftermath of the financial woes, many enterprises are...
- AMD falls to 4th rank MPU supplier in 2012, says IC Insights
- Revenues for drivers in LED general lighting applications to triple, says IMS Research
- Supply chain to begin volume shipments of new Xbox console orders in 3Q13
- MediaTek 2Q13 sales likely to beat guidance
- Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
- Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels
- Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013
- China market: Third-party e-payment services generate CNY1.2 trillion in 1Q13 total trade value, says Analysys
- China market: Online advertising valued at CNY18 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- Touch screen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong performance in May
- AUO publishes 65-inch Full HD OLED panel technology paper at SID Display Week
- Taiwan networking device makers see decreasing profit-to-R&D spending ratio
- Win Semi expects to post double-digit revenue growth in 2013
- LED maker Epistar expects more revenues from lighting applications in 3Q13
- TSMC presence in advance process market remains strong
- Chicony seeks growth from non-notebook product lines
- Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
- LED firms to lower prices through improved technology
- Commentary: High-end LED lighting in demand
- Digitimes Research: Europe solar trade tariffs may slow down market growth
- BenQ Materials expects performance to improve in 2Q13
- TV panel pricing expected to further drop in May, says WitsView
- Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms
- TPK expected to see decline in touch screen notebook market share during 2Q13
- Taiwan attracts January-April foreign direct investment of over US$1.5 billion
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- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Clientron to exhibit its latest Zero/Thin Client and POS solutions along with the full product line at Computex Taipei 2013
- DIGIEVER partnership with EverFocus for better professional network surveillance solutions
- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
21-May-2013 markets closed
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| TAIEX (TSE) | 8383.05 | +6.00 | +0.07% |
| TSE electronic | 316.85 | +0.06 | +0.02% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 120.38 | +0.64 | +0.53% |
| OTC electronic | 144.61 | +0.55 | +0.38% |
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal
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2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto's cafe booth
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Delta LED light bulbs
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Apr 8.
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2013 Taiwan Internationbal Lighting Show: Epistar applications for agricultural lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Everlight residential LED lighting
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
2013 Taiwan International Lighting Show: Edison Opto LED strip lamp
Photo: Jackie Chang, DIGITIMES, Mar 29.
Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...
Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...
MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...
Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
Digitimes Research predicts there will be a total of 389 million large-sized TFT LCD panels shipped in 2H12, with 195 million in the third quarter and 194 million in the fourth quarter - with the total representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of this year.
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 smartphone market
Smartphone shipments in 2010 and 2011 both enjoyed growth of more than 60%. Growth will decelerate in 2012 due to the high base, as well as a slowdown in consumer spending in Western Europe.
- Trends in Asia LED chip manufacturing industry
Asia is playing an ever more important role in upstream LED chip manufacturing. The region accounted for 80% of MOCVD demand in 2011 and will account for 90% in 2012, largely because Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China are the major global centers for LED chip production.