Last update: Monday 13 May 2013 [236 news items]
Pegatron lands Acer notebook orders for 2011
Jun 17, 15:20
Pegatron Technology has landed notebook orders from Acer for 2011 and with the reports its has also received CDMA iPhone orders, the company is expected to see growth in revenues...
Computex 2010: Pegatron showcasing in-house designed products
Jun 4, 01:45
Pegatron Technology has showcased its tablet PCs, e-book readers and handsets designed by the company's designing team, Pega D&E.

Computex 2010: Hanwang to launch sub-1,000 yuan tablet PCs by year-end
Jun 3, 12:15
Hanwang Technology plans to launch consumer tablet PCs with prices below 1,000 yuan (US$146) by the end of 2010, according company chairman Liu Yingjian speaking at Computex 2010...

Jun 1, 11:43
Asustek Computer on May 31 announced its Eee Pad series tablet PCs, the EP121 with a 12-inch display and EP101 with a 10-inch display. Both are manufactured by Pegatron Technology.

Toshiba turns to work with Pegatron for tablet PCs
May 31, 14:40
Toshiba has recently turned to cooperate with Pegatron Technology for its tablet PCs, since it could not reach an agreement with Compal Electronics, according to sources from PC ma...
Pegatron not hit by euro depreciation, says CFO
May 19, 16:43
Pegatron Technology has not suffered exchange losses due to depreciation of the euro because its quotes are based on the US dollar, according to company CFO, Charles Lin. Pegatron...
Pegatron receives orders for CDMA iPhone, say sources
May 13, 11:56
Pegatron Technology has received orders for an iPhone based on CDMA from Apple with annual shipments expected to reach 10 million units. The orders should start contributing to the...
Pegatron still evaluating location of new plant
May 6, 13:55
Pegatron Technology has commented on market rumors that its new notebook plant may be located in Chongqing, China saying that it does not yet have a clear plan and it is still evaluating...
No need to be afraid of Foxconn, says Pegatron chairman
Apr 30, 17:16
Pegatron Technology chairman TH Tung has said there is no need to be afraid of Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and that a monopoly will not form in the consumer electronics...
Pegatron lands orders for an ultra-thin baggage-weight measuring device, says paper
Newswatch - Apr 2, 17:03
Pegatron Technology has recently landed orders from Taiwan-based cement supplier Universal Cement for an ultra-thin baggage-weight measuring device, according to a Chinese-language...
Motherboard makers see on-month drops in February 2010 revenues
Mar 10, 16:38
First-tier motherboard makers Asustek Computer, Pegatron Technology, Gigabyte Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI) have all seen on-month drops in their February 2010 reve...
Asustek notebook outsourcing plans affected by labor shortage in China
Feb 23, 14:07
Asustek Computer recently decided to slow down its outsourcing expansion plans and has already switched some of its orders from Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) back...
Asustek finalizes Pegatron spin-off
Feb 10, 17:08
Asustek Computer finalized the spin-off of its manufacturing arm Pegatron Technology on February 9, according to the company.
Pegatron reportedly to undertake OEM production of next-generation iPhone
Feb 3, 14:37
Pegatron Technology has reportedly landed a contract to undertake OEM production of the next-generation iPhone scheduled for launch later in the year, joining Foxconn Electronics...
Pegatron aiming to achieve revenues of NT$600 billion for 2011
Feb 1, 17:03
Pegatron Technology expects its revenues in 2010 will grow slightly compared to NT$460 billion (US$14.36 billion) in 2009, but will grow 30% on year to total NT$600 billion in 2011,...
Asustek expected to unveil Nvidia Tegra-powered Eee Pad at Computex 2010
Jan 20, 16:41
Asustek Computer plans to unveil a tablet PC based on Nvidia's Tegra processor at Computex Taipei 2010, according to industry sources. The device, dubbed the Eee Pad, will be manufactured...
Asustek claimed motherboard shipment growth for 2010 just a game of numbers
Jan 19, 17:10
Asustek Computer's recent claims that it will be able to increase its motherboard shipments by four million units in 2010 are really just a matter of the company shifting numbers...
Asustek, Pegatron, MSI down, Gigabyte up in December 2009 revenues
Jan 11, 14:42
First-tier motherboard makers Asustek Computer, Pegatron Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI) have all announced on-month revenue drops in December 2009 with Gigabyte Technology...
TSE amends listing regulations, removing barrier for synchronous listing of Asustek, Pegatron
Dec 30, 15:50
The board of directors for the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) on December 29 passed a draft amendment to its listing regulations. The changes are expected to solve the legal obstacles...
Acer founder optimistic about Asustek spin-off
Dec 25, 15:32
Acer founder Stan Shih, who orchestrated the Acer-Wistron spin-off, has said he is optimistic about Asustek Computer's decision to spin off Pegatron Technology.

Pegatron CEO expects 30% annual sales growth after spin-off from Asustek
Dec 22, 14:08
Pegatron Technology expects the separation from Asustek Computer will help the company to gain annual revenue growth of 30% over the next few years, Pegatron CEO Jason Cheng said...
Asustek will work to get same-day listing for Pegatron
Dec 17, 15:12
Asustek Computer has reached out to its shareholders saying it will do what it can to minimize any process delays to its plans to release 75% of its stake in Pegatron Technology and...
Pegatron seeking orders from Acer, Dell, Gigabyte, MSI; Asustek considers outsourcing to ECS
Dec 17, 13:40
Pegatron Technology recently paid visits to first-tier notebook makers Acer and Dell, as well as first-tier motherboard makers Gigabyte Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI)...
Pegatron expected to use ASRock for brand business
Dec 14, 15:05
Pegatron Technology is expected to use its motherboard brand name ASRock to compete against first-tier motherboard makers and vendors including Asustek Computer after the company...
Asustek board reveals more details on Pegatron spin off
Dec 11, 21:16
Asustek Computer convened a board meeting on December 11 to resolve the spin-off of Pegatron, its ODM business group, with the board approving of a capital reduction for Asustek and...
Asustek announces capital reduction and spin-off of contract manufacturing arm
Dec 11, 16:48
Asustek Computer has announced that it will reduce capital by 85% and spin off its contract manufacturing operations.

Asustek and Pegatron see on-month drops in November 2009 revenues
Dec 10, 15:02
Asustek Computer posted revenues of NT$26.93 billion (US$834.65 million) for November 2009, down 6.04% on month, while Pegatron Technology had consolidated revenues of NT$48.55 billion,...
Quanta and Pegatron to benefit from LG quitting in-house notebook production
Dec 1, 15:08
Taiwan-based notebook makers Quanta Computer and Pegatron Technology are expected to benefit from LG Electronics' orders as the company has recently announced plans to stop in-house...
Pegatron lands large-volume smartbook orders
Nov 20, 15:40
Pegatron Technology has received a large volume of orders for smartbooks from a number of clients, which are likely to launch in cooperation with telecom carriers in the first quarter...

Apple tablet PC reportedly delayed until 2H10, with OLED model now included
Newswatch - Nov 19, 12:34
Apple reportedly plans to postpone the launch of its tablet PC from an original March launch schedule to the second half of 2010, as the vendor has decided to switch some components...
Handset design house Indigo Mobile expected to close by year-end
Nov 12, 12:13
Taiwan-based handset design house Indigo Mobile Technologies, which has investments from MediaTek and Foxconn Electronics, is likely to close its doors by the end of the year due...
Asustek and Pegatron see increase in October 2009 revenues
Nov 10, 15:35
First-tier motherboard maker Asustek Computer has registered sales of NT$28.66 billion (US$882 million) for October 2009, up 22% on month and 18.16% on year, but combined sales from...
Oct 22, 17:10
With high tech companies beginning to report their third quarter results, it appears that the global economy is warming slightly from its previously gloomy conditions, and recent...
IC distributors expected to see high sales in October thanks to increased Sony PS3 component orders
Newswatch - Oct 15, 16:25
Taiwan-based IC distributors are expected to see their revenues remain high in October 2009 thanks to strong orders for Sony PlayStation 3 related products, according to industry...

Pegatron reportedly preparing for listing on TSE
Oct 12, 17:12
Pegatron Technology reportedly has quoted several security firms and is in preparation to be listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE), according to sources from security firms.
ACX sees earnings up over 60% sequentially in 1Q13
Bits + chips | 7h 45min ago
Ilitek to post revenues of over NT$900 million in May
Bits + chips | 7h 59min ago
Sharp to produce 3 types of IGZO LCD panels for notebooks
Displays | 8h 11min ago
3M announces new development of quantum dot enhancement film
Displays | 8h 57min ago
NLT demonstrates latest display technologies, including projective capacitive touch panel technology
Displays | 9h 23min ago
AGC to release new self-adhesive glass for optical bonding used in electronic products
Displays | 9h 35min ago
eMagin enters electronic viewfinder market with OLED microdisplay
Displays | 9h 39min ago
New Vision Display exhibits PMVA color display based on Corning Willow Glass
Displays | 9h 40min ago
Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
LED | 9h 43min ago
Samsung to launch complete line up of notebooks in 2H13
IT + CE | 10h 25min ago
Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13, says IEK
Displays | 11h 25min ago
Sharp announces new Ultra HD TVs
Before Going to Press | 8h 11min ago
Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
Before Going to Press | 8h 19min ago
Shipment proportions of 8- and 10-megapixel lens modules on the rise, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | 8h 40min ago
Telecom operators in China expected to stop placing orders for 3.5-inch smartphones by July 2013
Before Going to Press | 8h 50min ago
Taiwan connector makers worried about competition from China-based makers
Before Going to Press | 9h 1min ago
Taiwan FPCB makers to face renewed competition from rivals in Japan
Before Going to Press | 9h 2min ago
China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
Before Going to Press | 9h 3min ago
Taiwan market: Sony to launch Xperia Tablet Z
Before Going to Press | 9h 35min ago
Monitor panel pricing expected to remain stable in May
Before Going to Press | 10h 38min ago
CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
Before Going to Press | 10h 38min ago
Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
Before Going to Press | 11h 34min ago
- 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

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...
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 tablet market
Digitimes Research remains conservative about the prospects for the period, with half-year shipments projected to reach 49.18 million units and whole-year shipments being revised downward to 88.69 million units.
- Trends in the China video market
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
In the second half of 2012, the market focus is on the iPhone 5, which uses in-cell touch screen technology. Due to the integration of display panels and touch panel functions, the high technological threshold will mean Taiwan touch panel makers are unable to enter the iPhone supply chain.
















