TPV steps up LCD TV production

May 23, 16:26

LCD display manufacturer TPV Technology is fast expanding its TV production, thanks to its presence in China and the opportunities offered by the Philips brand.

June TV panel prices to be flat

May 23, 01:25

TV panel prices are likely to stay flat in June, according to industry sources. TV sales in China during the May 1 holidays were not as high as expected, causing inventory levels...

China TV makers to further expand products abroad

May 22, 01:00

China TV makers are looking to expand their TV market abroad with their high end LED-based LCD TVs that also feature functions such as 3D and Internet connectivity in order to further...

China market: Demand for direct-type LED TVs expected to grow

May 21, 16:26

The low-end direct-type LED-backlit LCD TV market in China is expected to grow rapidly and push out the CCFL TV market.

China TV makers to dominate domestic market

May 18, 14:19

China TV makers will dominate China's TV market this year by focusing on developing connected flat panel TVs that feature cloud computing and 3D functions, according to China industry...

BenQ to release 32-inch direct-type LED TV

May 17, 15:26

BenQ is set to release a new 32-inch direct-type LED TV by the end of May that will be priced around NT$11,900 (US$400) in hope that the company will stay in competition with leading...

TCL sees LCD TV sales up 78.9% in April

May 17, 10:01

TCL Multimedia recently announced the group's monthly sales volume of LCD TV in April 2012 amounted to over 1.41 million sets, up by 78.9% year-on-year, of which the sales volume...

Second phase of energy-saving consumer electronics subsidies to begin at May 17, says MOEA

May 16, 16:47

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced a second phase of subsidies for consumer electronics, with a total budget of NT$700 million (US$23.7 million), that will...

Wistron, TPV deny rumored sales of LCD TV production business

May 15, 01:10

In response to a market rumor that Taiwan-based ODM maker Wistron will sell its business to produce LCD TVs to China-based LCD display device maker TPV Technology, both Wistron and...

LCD TV shipments to grow 7% in 2012, says DisplaySearch

May 11, 10:14

For the second year in a row, worldwide TV shipments are expected to remain flat: 2012 shipments to developed markets, especially Western Europe and Japan, are expected to be down...

Turkey-based Vestel to compete with Taiwan makers for OEM TV orders

May 10, 17:09

Turkey-based OEM TV maker Vestel is emerging as a strong contender to compete with Taiwan-based OEMs for orders to be released by Japan's brand TV vendors including Sharp and Toshiba,...

US flat-panel TV prices surge in early 2012 as brands and retailers shift strategy, says IHS

May 10, 10:28

Although flat-panel television shipments are expected to decline in the United States this year, the sophistication of features used in the sets is on the rise, causing a rare, sharp...

TCL April LCD TV sales reach 1.41 million units

May 9, 01:10

China-based TV maker TCL has announced April LCD TV sales reached 1.41 million units. LED-backlit TVs accounted for 70% of the sales.

Foxconn may receive large-size TV orders from Vizio, say sources

May 7, 15:40

Foxconn Electronics is likely to also land large-size OEM TV orders from Vizio in addition to existing clients including Sharp and Suning Appliance after it took up a 46.5% stake...

China TV firms see increasing sales as domestic demand heats up

May 7, 15:28

China TV firms have overtaken Japanese and Korean ones in China's market as Chinese consumers are increasingly purchasing LCD TVs.

TV panel prices continue to rise in 1H May, says DisplaySearch

May 7, 12:05

Quotes for large-size LCD panels continued advancing in the first half of May due to a tight supply in the segment, according to DisplaySearch.

Taiwan LED firms keen to grow share in China TV market

May 4, 14:52

Taiwan-based LED firms are keen to compete for backlighting orders from China's LCD panel makers, whose supply to local TV vendors is growing fast.

LCD TV shipments by top-6 China-based brands soar 31% on month in April

May 3, 01:35

Shipments of LCD TVs by the top-6 China-based brand vendors totaled about 4.35 million units in April, increasing 31% from March in which shipments were up 29% sequentially to 3.33...

Digitimes Research: Taiwan LCD TV shipments to grow 11% on quarter in 2Q12

May 3, 01:15

Shipments of LCD TVs by Taiwan makers are expected to grow 11% sequentially to 9.65 million units in the second quarter of 2012, according to Digitimes Research. The US will remain...

LCD panel shipments to China TV makers recovered in February, says DisplaySearch

May 2, 11:23

After peaking in December 2011, LCD TV panel shipments to China-based TV makers fell sharply in January. They soon recovered in February, as forecast by DisplaySearch. In February,...

Increased competition in TV sector as Korean brands promote OLED TVs

Apr 30, 14:10

Competition in the TV sector is continuing to grow as Korean firms are reporting increased sales and developing their TV technology.

High-end TV sales bring turnaround for LG

Apr 26, 15:28

LG Electronics has reported US$215 million in net profits during the first quarter and estimates that its second quarter total revenue will be US$10.75 billion with operating profits...

CMI to hit 1 million 39-inch TV panel milestone in May or June

Apr 26, 01:45

Chimei Innolux (CMI) is expected to see its shipments of 39-inch TV panels hit the one-million mark in May or June. Monthly shipments of 50-inch TV panels are estimated to each 300,000...

Taiwan LCD TV shipments down in 1Q12

Apr 24, 16:32

Taiwan-based makers shipped 8.704 million LCD TVs in the first quarter of 2012, slipping by 24.4% on quarter and by 20.0% on year, according to Digitimes Research.

Sony reportedly to use Samsung OLED TV panels

Apr 24, 16:22

Sony plans to use OLED panels made by Samsung Electronics for its Bravia flat panel TV series as of early 2013, which will pose challenges for Taiwanese firms, according to industry...

Japan vendors question Korea LED TV over power consumption

Apr 23, 16:08

Japanese LED TV firms are questioning whether Korean brand high-end direct-type LED TVs such as the ones made by LG Electronics are as energy efficient as Japanese made edge-lit LED...

3D TV growth momentum to slip in 2012, say sources

Apr 23, 16:06

Although the global market for 3D TVs is expected to continue to expand in 2012, the growth momentum will slow down in the year as most top-tier brand vendors are shifting more focus...

Samsung steps up outsourcing of TV production to Taiwan makers, say sources

Apr 23, 13:53

In light of slow growth and increasing cost competition in the global TV market, Samsung Electronics has begun outsourcing part of front-end TV production to Taiwan-based makers,...

LCD TVs may be included in Taiwan energy-saving subsidies program

Apr 20, 16:28

Taiwan's government will be offering another set of subsidies valued at NT$670 million (US$ 22.7 million) for purchases of energy-saving home appliances, such as air conditioners,...

50-inch LCD TV sales expected to increase

Apr 20, 15:38

Panel prices are expected to increase as 39- and 50-inch LCD TVs sales are estimated to grow in number.

China market: TV vendors kicking off price competition for May buying season

Apr 16, 14:26

Local branded TV vendors in China have kicked off price competition in order to promote their newly released models as well as to liquidate stocks of old models during the May holiday...

Taiwan market: LCD TV replacement demand to heat up in June

Apr 3, 14:51

With the Taiwan government planning to phase out analog terrestrial TV broadcasting, while ushering in digital broadcasting on July 1, replacement demand for LCD TVs is expected to...

Samsung widens lead in US LCD TV shipments with record high market share in 4Q11, says IHS iSuppli

Apr 3, 10:59

Samsung Electronics in the fourth quarter of 2011 solidified its leadership of the US LCD TV market, as its share of unit shipments reached a record high, according to IHS iSuppli.

Sony battles to take top spot in connected TV market

Mar 30, 15:36

Sony is increasing the proportion of connected TVs in its LCD TV shipments, with aims to take a 60% share of the segment worldwide in 2012, according to the company. The vendor will...