Increasing TV demand coming from emerging markets

Aug 2, 01:35

The economies in developed countries have been weak, which has affected shipments of TVs in 2011. Market estimates for total global shipments of TVs will be around 252 million units...

Taiwan Bureau of Energy responds to criticism from Everlight chairman

Jul 28, 12:39

Weak demand for LED TVs has been causing stress to LED firms. Robert Yeh, chairman of Everlight, recently pointed out the lack of supporting policies from Taiwan's government for...

Huga delays TSE listing

Jul 27, 01:10

The LED market continues to be weak. Growth in the third quarter is uncertain, hence LED chipmaker Huga Optotech noted recently it would delay its plans to apply for listing on the...

GLT expects 2H11 revenues to exceed 1H11

Jul 27, 01:00

Light guide plate maker Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) will list on the TSE on July 28. According to GLT, the traditional boom season will enhance performance in the third quarter...

Taiwan government should implement policies to help the LED industry, says Everlight chairman

Jul 26, 15:09

Lack of demand in the LED TV market has been putting pressure on players in the LED industry as well. According to Robert Yeh, chairman of Everlight, the growth of the industry in...

Toshiba announces new business strategy for India

Jul 22, 15:19

Toshiba and Toshiba India Private (TIPL) unveiled a digital products business strategy and new product line-up in India on July 21. Toshiba plans to move forward in India as TIPL...

Orders for large-size LED BLUs declining in July

Jul 21, 14:41

Orders for large-size LED backlight units (BLUs) from downstream TV makers so far this month have been lower than those received in June, according to sources at LED chipmakers. Since...

Sapphire ingots, substrates face large price drops

Jul 20, 14:05

Supply shortages caused the price of sapphire ingots and substrates to increase rapidly in 2010 resulting in high gross margins and revenues for related firms. However, the tide has...

Lower energy costs over the lifetime of the TV will pay back LED premium, says DisplaySearch

Jul 19, 14:44

Brands are missing an opportunity to market LED-backlit LCD TVs based on cost savings. According to DisplaySearch, analysis of electricity and TV prices together with power consumption...

Unity Opto lands large volume orders for LED lighting products

Jul 15, 10:18

Taiwan-based LED packaging house Unity Opto Technology has reportedly landed US$10 million worth of orders for LED lighting products from a client in Europe with shipments to begin...

US FPD TV prices rise in June on 3D demand, says IHS

Jul 14, 09:49

For the third month in a row, US pricing for flat-panel TVs increased in June, fueled by the increasing availability of high-priced active 3D LCD TVs, according to IHS iSuppli.

China market: TV vendors shift focus to rural areas

Jul 12, 13:51

The TV market in China is set to enter a price war in the second half of 2011 due to a slowdown in demand and a lackluster performance in the first half, with vendors to shift their...

Panel prices depending on purchases of China TV vendors

Jul 8, 15:44

According to statistics, the top six China-based TV brands purchased up to 3.61 million panels in May, representing a 24% on-month and 64% on-year growth.

Huga says growth to hit double digits in 3Q11

Jul 6, 11:04

Taiwan-based LED chipmaker, Huga Optotech, will debut on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) in August. According to Huga, demand has been slowly returning and it expects growth in the...

Unity Opto and Bright LED June revenues down 30% on-year

Jul 6, 01:15

LED packaging houses Unity Opto and Bright LED both reported approximately 30% on-year decreases in June revenues. According to industry sources, demand in the TV market has been...

UBright Optronics to debut in Taiwan OTC market

Jul 5, 16:10

Taiwan-based brightness enhancement film (BEF) maker, UBright Optronics, will soon debut in Taiwan's OTC market. The company's products will extend to large-size LED TV and flat pa...

LED lighting prices dropping rapidly due to increased competition

Jul 5, 01:05

A large influx of LED firms has been causing the industry to compete by lowering prices. The magnitude of price falls in the first half of 2011 has reached the level of the total...

TV brands in China report decreased shipments

Jun 30, 16:47

Demand for LCD TV continues to dwindle. From the latest statistics, the six largest TV brands in China showed a total of 19% on-month decrease in shipments in May. The global LCD...

LED driver IC market to see 12% CAGR through 2015, says Strategies Unlimited

Jun 29, 11:29

LED driver IC sales will reach nearly US$3.5 billion in 2015 from nearly US$2 billion in 2010, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%, according to Strategies Unlimited. Sales...

Taiwan and South Korea will continue to lead TFT panel market, says CMI

Jun 29, 01:25

Despite the expansion of China-based panel firms, the TFT industry will continue to be fought between Taiwan- and South Korea-based firms, according to Hsing-Chien Tuan, vice chairman...

Harvatek and TCL to jointly build LED packaging facility in China

Jun 28, 01:15

Taiwan-based LED packaging house, Harvatek, will be cooperating with China-based TCL Corporation to set up an LED packaging facility in Huizhou, China. The facility will begin production...

Formosa Epitaxy to gain more distribution channels in China

Jun 22, 10:37

Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Formosa Epitaxy (FOREPI) has announced the signing of a strategic agent distribution agreement with World Peace Industrial Group to facilitate its LED lighting...

China market: TV vendors conservative over 2H11 outlook

Jun 16, 12:34

TV vendors in China have become more conservative over the business outlook for the second half of 2011 after a lower-than-expected performance in the first half, according to industry...

Taiwan LED industry shows improved May performance

Jun 14, 01:45

Industry observers predict LED backlight modules for TV applications will demonstrate apparent volume production in third quarter 2011 as penetration continues to increase. LED lighting...

Epistar announces 2010 dividend of NT$4.50

Jun 10, 16:30

LED chipmaker Epistar announced cash dividends of NT$4.50 on June 10 during a shareholders meeting.

Chicony takes seat on Genesis board

Jun 10, 12:03

Taiwan-based LED chipmaker Genesis Photonics held shareholders' meeting on June 9 and completed reelection for board of directors. PC peripheral maker Chicony takes a seat on the...

Coretronic to become Apple supplier

May 25, 01:15

Rumors have surfaced that Taiwan-based backlight module maker Coretronic will become a supplier for Apple's iPad. The shipment penetration rate of Coretronic's BLUs for LED TVs reached...

Sony to decrease TV shipments target

May 25, 01:10

Due to low sales for its LCD TV department, Sony might decrease shipment targets by 20-30%, according to industry sources. Sony predicted optimistically in 2010 that shipments will...

Penetration of LED TVs in 2011 will reach 43%, says WitsView

May 24, 16:57

The difference in cost between LED-backlit and CCFL-backlit TVs has been narrowing since panel makers began introducing new types of LED-backlight modules with innovative designs...

Taiwan-based TV makers aim to increase 3D TV penetration

May 24, 01:40

Taiwan-based firms have not been able to achieve a high penetration of the 3D TV market. Firms such as Chimei Innolux (CMI) and BenQ will be introducing new lines of 3D TVs in the...

LED TV industry facing oversupply concerns

May 24, 01:05

Although the second quarter is the traditional strong season in the TV industry, April sales continued to stagnate for LED TVs. The appreciation of Taiwan's currency and weak demand...

China market: Samsung aims to be largest vendor of LED lighting in 2013

May 20, 10:37

Samsung Electronics has been extending its LED production from backlights to lighting applications with China being the major market, and will shift production of LED lighting products...

Penetration of LED TV is expected to increase in 2Q11

May 19, 12:34

The demand for LED TV was not as transparent as expected in the first quarter. The industry anticipates an increase in penetration rate in the second quarter. Despite the optimistic...