Last update: Thursday 23 May 2013 [1848 news items]
Nov 9, 15:59
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and kbro, an MSO (multi-system operator of cable TV) in Taiwan, on November 8 respectively announced contract-bundled sales of a 60-inch LED-backlit Full HD...
Taiwan-based motor maker Kuo Shuay obtains UL certification for motor efficiency lab
Nov 9, 15:37
Taiwan-based motor maker Kuo Shuay Industrial has obtained certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and became the fifth firm in the world to obtain certification for its...
GaN-on-Si for LED: Q&A with Azzurro vice president of sales and marketing Erwin Ysewijn
Nov 9, 14:13
GaN-on-Si is a new technology that has the potential to replace sapphire substrates in the LED supply chain. Erwin Ysewijn, vice president of sales and marketing at Azzurro Semiconductors,...
Taiwan market: FET sees increasing smartphone penetration
Nov 9, 11:56
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, saw the proportion of its mobile subscribers using smartphones (penetration rate)...
TSMC sees orders returning for its 28nm process
Nov 8, 21:27
In first-half 2012, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) saw its 28nm process lacking enough capacity, forcing customers such as Qualcomm to shift orders to United Microelectronics...
Taiwan market: 57% of smartphone users do Internet-based searches every day, says Google
Nov 8, 20:18
According to Google Taiwan, among major websites in Taiwan, 79% have not achieve mobile friendliness. This gives consumers a less satisfactory user experience. Google Taiwan and clients...
Taiwan production value of passive components to drop nearly 8% in 2012, says IEK
Nov 7, 21:45
Taiwan's production value of passive components will drop 7.8% on year to NT$102.53 billion (US$3.45 billion) in 2012 before edging up 2-3% to NT$106.39 billion in 2013, according...
GET reaches nearly full capacity due to increased outsourcing orders
Nov 7, 14:46
Taiwan-based solar wafer maker Green Energy Technology (GET) saw capacity utilization rate fall to 50% in September, nevertheless, the firm reported capacity has been close to full...
Taiwan market: 3Q12 projector shipments slightly up sequentially, says IDC
Nov 7, 09:32
There were 23,125 projectors shipped in the Taiwan market during the third quarter of 2012, increasing by 1.7% on quarter but decreasing by 13.4% on year, according to IDC Taiwan.
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...
Giga Solar urges Taiwan government to develop domestic market
Nov 5, 13:57
Taiwan-based solar conductive paste maker Giga Solar unveiled a solar-power generating plant in Tainan, southern Taiwan on October 26, 2012.
Motech, NSP deny merger rumors
Nov 5, 10:51
The latest rumors regarding a possible merger between Taiwan-based solar cell makers Motech and Neo Solar Power (NSP) have been denied by both firms. In addition, rumors regarding...
Taiwan market: Symantec launches Backup Exec 3600
Nov 2, 14:40
Symantec has launched Backup Exec 3600, a Windows-based appliance with integrated software to provide cost-effective backup solutions, in the Taiwan market at prices of NT$1.08-1.80...
Motech expects healthy 4Q12 module orders
Nov 1, 22:32
Motech expects sales of solar modules to show healthy performance in the fourth quarter due to increasing orders from Japan and the US, according to Jack Hsieh, vice president, CFO...
Lextar reports 3Q12 financial results
Nov 1, 14:48
Taiwan-based LED firm Lextar Electronics, a subsidiary of AU Optronics (AUO) has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2012. The firm reported consolidated revenue...
Taiwan market: DSC makers hope for mid-November boom season
Oct 31, 21:56
Due to the economic downturn, sales of consumer electronics such as digital still cameras (DSC) have been dropping continuously since the end of July, according to camera makers....
Taiwan market: Canon launches first MILC EOS M
Oct 31, 16:07
Canon on October 30 announced the launch of EOS M, its first MILC (mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera) model, in the Taiwan market at a recommended retail price of NT$22,900 (US$782)...
Taiwan market: HTC launches WP8X and WP8S smartphones
Oct 31, 14:28
HTC has launched its Windows Phone 8-based smartphones, the WP8X and WP8S, in Taiwan in cooperation with four telecom service companies–Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile,...
Some China-based solar firms see better utilization rates
Oct 30, 15:40
Solar material makers have stated that China has been expanding domestic demand and some tier-one solar firms have been seeing capacity utilization rate rebound to 50% in October...
Commentary: Solar conductive paste makers build up entry barriers
Oct 29, 12:28
The solar industry has been in a market downturn but solar cell conductive paste makers continue to see better profits. Taiwan-based Giga Solar, a silver, silver aluminum, and aluminum...
Ledlink 3Q12 gross margin reaches 51%
Oct 29, 11:32
Taiwan-based LED secondary optical lens maker Ledlink Optics has reported third-quarter net profits of NT$45.10 million (US$1.54 million), representing an on-quarter decrease of 2.36%...
Solar industry to see better condition in 1Q13, says Giga Solar chairman
Oct 29, 11:26
Chi-jen Chen, chairman of Taiwan-based conductive paste maker Giga Solar, has indicated that the solar industry hit bottom in September and is likely to rebound in October. This rebound...
Oct 29, 11:20
Taiwan-based LED firm Genesis Photonics introduces a new LED lighting product, Match LED. The new product emphasizes cost-saving features to attract LED packaging houses. Match LED...
Taiwan market: Yahoo! Kimo launches handset-based mobile games through Cooperation with DeNA
Oct 25, 16:33
Yahoo! Kimo, the Taiwan subsidiary of Yahoo!, on October 24 announced the launch of handset-based mobile games for iOS and Android through a strategic-alliance with Japan-based DeN...
Taiwan market: Canon to release EOS M series MILC on October 30
Oct 24, 21:33
Canon, after announcing its EOS M series mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera (MILC) in late July, is set to start selling the model in Taiwan on October 30.
Taiwan market: Launch of iPhone 5 may be delayed until late November
Oct 23, 16:55
The launch of iPhone 5 in Taiwan is likely to be deferred until late November or even early December compared to the original schedule set for early November, according to retail...
Taiwan market: CatchPlay to cooperate with TWM, CHT, kbro
Oct 23, 15:10
CatchPlay, an operator of online digital entertainment services in Taiwan, will expand the utilization of its licensed movies to increase revenues through cooperation with telecom...
Taiwan market: Headsets, earphones sales estimated at NT$522 million in 2012, says GfK Marketing
Oct 23, 14:41
There will be an estimated 646,000 headsets and earphones sold in the Taiwan market in 2012, with a sales value of NT$522 million (US$17.8 million), increasing 37.4% from 2011, according...
Taiwan market: Natural gas price frozen to end of 2012
Oct 23, 14:27
The Economic Affairs Committee of the Legislative Yuan in Taiwan reached a consensus on October 22, 2012 to hold the price of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from now...
Taiwan market: TWM launches own-brand smartphone Amazing A2
Oct 22, 21:06
Taiwan Mobile (TWM), one of the three largest mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan, on October 22 announced the launch of Amazing A2, its own-brand smartphone, for contract-bundled sale...
Taiwan market: Everlight may take 40% of LED light bulb market share in 2012
Oct 22, 12:32
The size of Taiwan's LED light bulb market will reach 1-1.05 million units in 2012, according to estimates by LED firms. But demand has been weak recently despite the LED light bulb...
Epson showcases business-use printing equipment at 2012 TIGAX
Oct 19, 16:42
Seiko Epson is exhibiting five models of business-use printing equipment at the 2012 Taipei International Graphic Arts Exhibition (TIGAX) taking place during October 18-21, according...
Taiwan market: Tencent launches WeChat
Oct 19, 15:51
China-based web portal Tencent on October 18 announced the launch of its WeChat mobile instant message application in the Taiwan market and aims to attract 50% of smartphone users...
Commentary: Short-term subsidization will not help LED industry in the long run
Oct 19, 15:32
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) recently announced plans to subsidize household LED light bulbs, but, there are no unified standards that measure the energy-saving qualities...
High Power Opto enlists Semileds as shareholder
Oct 18, 21:39
Taiwan-based LED firm High Power Opto has enlisted Semileds to become a shareholder with a close to 10% stake, which makes Semileds the largest single shareholder of the firm. High...
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has introduced two ultrabooks, Envy 14 Spectre and Envy 15 Spectre, for launch in the Taiwan market at retail prices of NT$49,900 (US$1,683) and NT$64,900. Unlike...
Photo: Michael Lee, Digitimes, Mar 7.
Asustek ROG MARS II graphics card
Nvidia and Asustek Computer have cooperated to launch ROG MARS II, a graphics card equipped with two Nvidia GeForce GTX 580 GPUs and 3GB GDDR5 memory specifically for professional...
Photo: Company, Aug 25.
Toshiba Libretto W100 dual-screen notebook
Toshiba, as part of the 25th anniversary of its notebook innovation, has launched two limited edition notebooks - Libretto W100 and Portege R700 globally. The Libretto W100 features...
Photo: Company, Jun 24.
Motorola Milestone XT701 smartphone
Motorola and Taiwan-based carrier Chunghwa Telecom have co-launched the Milestone XT701 smartphone, which features a 3.7-inch WVGA touchscreen, 5-megapixel digital camera and the...
Photo: Terry Ku, Digitimes, May 12.
Acer has launched a tablet PC, the 11.6-inch Aspire 1420P, in the Taiwan market with a suggested price of below NT$25,000 (US$772). The Aspire 1420P comes with a convertible design...
Photo: Terry Ku, Digitimes, Oct 28.
The Taiwan-based solar supply chain is likely to enter a period of consolidation. For upstream material providers, consolidation between downstream customers may create pressure on...
Developing innovative energy technology: Q&A with Siemens president and CEO Peter Loscher
Germany-based Siemens introduced an environmental portfolio in 2011 to help reduce gas emissions by 317 million tons. According to Peter Loscher, president and CEO of Siemens, climate...
GaN-on-Si for LED: Q&A with Azzurro vice president of sales and marketing Erwin Ysewijn
GaN-on-Si is a new technology that has the potential to replace sapphire substrates in the LED supply chain. Erwin Ysewijn, vice president of sales and marketing at Azzurro Semiconductors,...
MediaFLO to compete in Taiwan market: Q&A with Qualcomm VP Neville Meijers
As the Taiwan government plans to issue mobile TV operating licenses around the end of 2010, Qualcomm will partner with Taiwan-based enterprises, including Foxlink and Linkmedia Technology...
- AUO aims at 20% market share for eTP touch panels for notebooks in 2013
- Digitimes Research: US new solar installations may only reach 3.5GW in 2013
- Solar cell prices may increase to US$0.43/W in Taiwan
- Sony Mobile to extend cooperation with ODM firms, says marketing executive
- Senao expanding retail chain in eastern China
- UDE likely to obtain orders from 2 game console vendors
- Lenovo 1Q13 net profit hikes 90% on year
- Phison warns several backend firms of possible patent infringement
- Facebook sets up OCP Taiwan
- Computex 2013: Memory module firms to showcase new SSDs
- Asia to be largest LTE market, says Nokia Siemens Networks greater China head
- ABB to produce PV inverters in South Africa
- TPV Technology suffers 1Q13 net loss of over US$10 million
- Digitimes Research: Seoul Semiconductor may see 2013 revenues up 40.3% on year
- Taiwan April manufacturing production index down, says MOEA
- Polarizer makers under price-cut pressure from clients
- AUO to supply panels for use in 2nd-gen Nexus 7, say sources
- US fab-tool book-to-bill stays above parity, says SEMI
- Intel, MediaTek and Elan taking up 60% of global touchscreen controller market
- HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
- Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Nvidia introduces GeForce GTX 780 GPU for gaming
- Quartz component maker TXC expects sales to rise through 4Q13
- Global LCD monitor OEM shipments down 14% on year in 1Q13, says TPV
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- GIGABYTE Launches the BRIX Ultra Compact PC Kit
- AEWIN Introduces Newest Multiplayer Gaming System SGA-5010
- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- 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
24-May-2013 markets closed
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| TAIEX (TSE) | 8209.78 | -28.05 | -0.34% |
| TSE electronic | 310.89 | -0.43 | -0.14% |
| GTSM (OTC) | 118.64 | -0.71 | -0.59% |
| OTC electronic | 143.77 | -0.29 | -0.2% |
- Infineon ships security chips to Taiwan electronic passport program (May 23) - Company release
- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- 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
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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.
- 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.