Last update: Thursday 16 May 2013 [308 news items]
Nanya, Inotera April sales up on month
May 3, 14:34
DRAM chipmakers Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories have reported growth in April 2012 revenues from the previous month of 14.3% and 19.1%, respectively.
Early April DRAM contract prices to rise, says Nanya
Apr 20, 13:57
DRAM contract prices for the first half of April should continue their rally, and are expected to rise by a single-digit rate, according to Pai Pei-lin, vice president of Nanya Tec...
Nanya lands mobile RAM orders for ultrabooks
Apr 19, 13:46
Nanya Technology has entered the supply chain of a brand ultrabook vendor with its mobile RAM memory, and has also secured orders for tablet applications, according to the Taiwan-based...

Nanya, Inotera March revenues slip
Apr 3, 16:30
DRAM chipmakers Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories have reported decreases in March 2012 revenues from the previous month of 8% and 2.7%, respectively.
Nanya Technology sees 9-month highest revenues in February
Stockwatch - Mar 5, 10:01
DRAM maker Nanya Technology has reported revenues of NT$3.245 billion (NT$109 million) for February, the highest monthly level since June 2011.
Micron may become the largest shareholder of Inotera
Feb 16, 01:20
DRAM maker Inotera plans to hold a shareholders meeting on February 22 to discuss a NT$1.5 billion (US$51 million) private placement. Industry sources indicated that Micron will likely...
DRAM contract prices set to rise in February, says Nanya
Feb 14, 11:55
DRAM contract prices are set to trend upward in February driven by continued strength in the spot market, Nanya Technology has said. The firm added it is negotiating higher prices...

Taiwan DRAM makers post mixed January results
Feb 4, 12:41
Revenues at Nanya Technology registered a 28% sequential increase in January 2012 while Inotera Memories' grew 0.2% on month. Powerchip Technology, however, saw its January sales...
Nanya reducing exposure in PC DRAM market
Jan 20, 01:20
DRAM maker Nanya Technology has seen sales of products for non-PC applications account for 50% of company revenues. The proportion is expected to further expand in 2012.
DRAM firms should consider merging, say Nanya and Inotera executives
Jan 19, 16:30
DRAM makers should consider uniting to tackle industry issues, according to CC Wu, chairman for Nanya Technology. Charles Kau, president of Inotera Memories, also echoed Wu's statement...
Total losses at Nanya and Inotera hit historic high
Jan 19, 01:05
Total losses in 2011 of Taiwan-based DRAM firms Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories reached NT$60.883 billion (US$2.03 billion), the largest in Taiwan's DRAM history. Nanya indicated...

Nanya reports larger loss for 2011
Jan 19, 01:00
DRAM chipmaker Nanya Technology's net losses for 2011 widened to NT$39.88 billion (US$1.33 billion) from NT$15.13 billion a year ago. Revenues declined 35% on year to NT$36.74 billion...
Nanya welcomes cooperation with Elpida
Jan 17, 01:25
Nanya Technology will not exclude the possibility of discussing with Japan's Elpida Memory and its existing partner Micron Technology about a potential tie-up, according to company...
DRAM makers post mixed December results
Jan 4, 12:10
Rexchip Electronics has reported a 25% sequential increase in revenues for December 2011, while fellow DRAM companies Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories saw their sales decrease...
Nanya claims no knowledge of reported tie-up with Elpida
Dec 22, 15:21
Nanya Technology on December 22 dismissed a recent report that claimed the company would be engaged in talks with Elpida Memory on a potential tie-up. Nanya said it was not aware...
DRAM contract prices have little room for further drops, says Nanya VP
Dec 13, 14:16
Contract quotes for DRAM chips are unlikely to drop further in December although demand for memory products has remained sluggish, partly due to the shortage of HHDs caused by the...
Nanya, Intellectual Ventures strike deal
Dec 1, 16:08
Nanya Technology and Intellectual Ventures (IV) have entered into an intellectual property license agreement, according to the companies.
Nanya to sign with Intellectual Ventures for lawsuit war against Elpida
Nov 30, 11:42
DRAM maker Nanya Technology is looking to sign with Intellectual Ventures (IV) for assistance in DRAM patents to enhance its defensive strength in its patent infringement lawsuit...
Nanya files ITC complaint against Elpida
Nov 22, 11:14
Nanya Technology has filed a complaint against rival Elpida Memory with the International Trade Commission, asking the agency to bar the US imports of Elpida's DRAM chips that infringe...
Nanya fundraiser backed by parent company
Stockwatch - Nov 18, 01:10
Nanya Technology has announced that four affiliates of parent company Formosa Plastic Group will subscribe to its new shares through a private placement, according to a company filing...
Elpida lodges patent infringement complaint against Nanya
Nov 17, 01:40
Elpida Memory has announced two filings of a complaint in two countries against Nanya Technology for patent infringement.
Inotera, Nanya and Rexchip revenues up in October; Powerchip down
Nov 4, 01:15
Inotera Memories, Nanya Technology and Rexchip Electronics have all reported increases in October 2011 revenues from the previous month, while Powerchip Technology posted a drop.
Nanya Technology, Inotera cut 2011 capex budgets to NT$12 billion
Oct 20, 01:30
Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories have reduced the 2011 capex budgets to NT$12 billion each, according to the companies at their respective investors conferences on October 19.
Nanya, Inotera post larger losses for 3Q11
Oct 19, 16:13
Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories both saw their net losses widen sequentially and on year in the third quarter of 2011, affected by falling DRAM prices.
Nanya plans to resume DRAM production at full capacity
Oct 14, 01:15
Nanya Technology has decided to resume production at full capacity starting October, as inventory digestion is near its end, according to the DRAM chipmaker.
Inotera to raise NT$7.7 billion
Oct 7, 01:40
Inotera Memories has revealed plans to raise an additional paid-in capital of NT$7.7 billion (US$251.6 million) through issuing 1.1 billion new shares. The new funds will be used...
Nanya September revenues up, Inotera down
Oct 3, 15:35
Nanya Technology saw revenues increase 7% sequentially to NT$2.57 billion (US$84 million) in September 2011 while Inotera Memories' slid 6.5% on month to NT$2.88 billion.
Taiwan PCB makers to benefit from Amazon tablet launch
Sep 30, 10:55
Some Taiwan-based PCB makers will benefit from Amazon's launch of its 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet PCs, and shipments from the makers are likely to increase significantly in the fourth...
Sep 29, 01:00
Nanya Technology's board of directors has approved plans to issue up to 15 billion new shares through a private placement. Proceeds will be used to strengthen its capital structure...
SEMICON Taiwan 2011: Companies announce job openings
Sep 8, 01:40
A number of Taiwan-based semiconductor companies including foundries Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), memory chipmakers...
Nanya responds to Elpida patent infringement lawsuit
Sep 7, 14:56
Elpida Memory announced on September 7 that it has filed a lawsuit against Nanya Technology in the US, claiming that Nanya and its US subsidiary Nanya USA has infringed on its DRAM...
Nanya to cut DRAM output by 10%, says paper
Newswatch - Sep 6, 10:08
Nanya Technology has decided to scale down standard DRAM production by 10% in September with an aim to help chip prices bounce back, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily...
Nanya, Inotera, Adata see sequential growth in August revenue
Sep 6, 01:20
Taiwan-based DRAM makers Nanya Technology and Inotera Memories as well as memory module maker Adata Technology on September 5 reported revenues for August, increasing on month by...
Nanya, Inotera receive loans from affiliate
Stockwatch - Aug 30, 15:03
Nan Ya Plastics has issued filings with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) disclosing two separate one-year loans it has provided to DRAM manufacturers Nanya Technology and Inotera Me...
NPC, Unimicron 2Q11 profits beat market estimates
Aug 25, 01:35
Taiwan-based IC substrate suppliers Nanya PCB (NPC) and Unimicron Technology have both reported double-digit sequential growth in net profits for the second quarter of 2011, beating...
AUO publishes 65-inch Full HD OLED panel technology paper at SID Display Week
Displays | 30min ago
Taiwan networking/communication device makers see decreasing profit-to-R&D spending ratio
Mobile + telecom | 1h 2min ago
Taiwan attracts January-April foreign direct investment of over US$1.5 billion
Bits + chips | 1h 10min ago
Win Semi expects to post double-digit revenue growth in 2013
Bits + chips | 1h 20min ago
LED maker Epistar expects more revenues from lighting applications in 3Q13
LED | 1h 23min ago
Revenues for drivers in LED general lighting applications to triple, says IMS Research
Bits + chips | 2h 16min ago
TSMC presence in advance process market remains strong
Bits + chips | May 20, 22:50
Chicony seeks growth from non-notebook product lines
IT + CE | May 20, 21:55
Taiwan April export order value slightly down on month, year, says MOEA
Bits + chips | May 20, 21:46
Global large-size panel shipments exceed 65 million units in April 2013, says WitsView
Displays | May 20, 21:45
Supply chain to begin volume shipments of new Xbox console orders in 3Q13
IT + CE | May 20, 21:43
MediaTek 2Q13 sales likely to beat guidance
Bits + chips | May 20, 21:30
Taiwan makers expected to benefit from Lenovo targeting smartphones in 2013
Mobile + telecom | May 20, 21:28
Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD driver IC shipments rise 22% in 1Q13
Bits + chips | May 20, 21:26
Taiwan panel makers lower pricing for Ultra HD TV panels
Displays | May 20, 21:24
Global large-size panel shipments exceed 65 million units in April 2013, says WitsView
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:28
Touchscreen IC, LED driver IC suppliers to post strong May
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:27
TPK expected to see decline in touch screen notebook panel shipments during 2Q13
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:26
Demand for large-size driver ICs to boom in 2H13, say backend firms
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:23
HTC cooperates with KDDI to launch HTC One in Japan market
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:21
Innolux expected to ship 1 million TOD units in 2013
Before Going to Press | May 20, 21:11
- Handset vendors in discussion over producing 6-inch and larger phones
- Apple MacBook orders to rise 20% sequentially in 2Q13
- Taiwan component makers conservative about growth in 2H13 notebook shipments
- 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
- Trial production of 5th-generation iPad to begin soon, say Taiwan makers
- Ruggedized PC vendors eyeing 7- to 8-inch tablet market
- China market: Several smartphone components in short supply
- Taiwan LED firms to attend Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2013
- SMA Technology sees 1Q13 revenues fall on year
- SunPower announces fiscal 2013 financial guidance
- More firms provide crystal-less USB 3.0 device controllers
- BLU makers report different results in 1Q13
- ChipMOS capex for 2013 to reach NT$2.5-2.8 billion
- BIOS designers feel the impact from weak PC market
- Taiwan-based analog IC suppliers facing increasing competition from rivals in China
- Capella tops analog IC suppliers with highest EPS in 1Q13
- Getac aims at expanding ruggedized PC market share to 30%
- Equipment maker Acter sees profits down in 1Q13
- Asustek unveils Intel 8 series motherboards
- Soft-World sees over 50% of 1Q13 profit from 3 subsidiaries
- Corning introduces Lotus XT Glass
- Synnex Technology reports profits for 1Q13
- Wintek to reportedly set up joint venture 6G touch panel factory in China with Nanjing Panda Electronics
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- 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
- Digital Network Fuels Opportunities in Vehicle Surveillance Market
- Advantech Redefines Entry Level Network Application Platforms
- 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 10:45 (GMT+8)
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- 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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Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...

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In addition to strong potential video content demand in China, the market has developed rapidly due to government intervention and delays in establishing copyright protections.
- 4Q12 trends in the Greater China touch panel industry
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