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Tuesday 19 January 2021
JEITA platform facilitates development of smart home services in Japan
Smart Home Data Catalog, a platform for collecting data from connected electric home appliances launched in October 2020 by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries...
Monday 18 January 2021
Japan setting up nationwide smart logistics platform
Japan is establishing a nationwide smart logistics platform to collect data about entire delivery processes of selected products from production, transportation, distribution to sales...
Monday 18 January 2021
Taiwan machine tool output value to grow 15-20% in 2021
Taiwan's output value for machine tools and related accessories and components in 2021 is likely to increase 15-20% on year amid recovery in demand, according to Habor Hsu, chairman...
Friday 15 January 2021
WinWay breaks ground for new plant in southern Taiwan
WinWay Technology, a dedicated supplier of IC test interface solutions, has recently broken ground for a new plant in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.
Friday 15 January 2021
Taiwan PCB output value hits record high in 2020
The output of Taiwan's PCB industry grew 5.6% on year to a record high of NT$667.2 billion (US$23.83 billion) in 2020, bolstered by pandemic-induced stay-at-home economy in most of...
Friday 15 January 2021
Taiwan electric bus makers look to overseas markets
Taiwan-based electric bus makers RAC Electric Vehicles, Kaison Green Energy Technology, Master Transportation Bus Manufacturing and Yangeng Advanced Vehicles have been competing for...
Friday 15 January 2021
Taiwan becoming Asian hub of offshore wind farms
Taiwan has been keen on constructing offshore wind farms in line with its aim to have renewable energy account for 20% of total electricity output in 2025, paving way for the country...
Thursday 14 January 2021
Cisco to set up software development center in Taiwan
Cisco Systems will set up a software development center in Taiwan to work with local partners to develop solutions for 5G private networks, according to Cisco Systems Taiwan general...
Thursday 14 January 2021
TSMC expects another record in 1Q21 revenue
TSMC expects to post revenues of between US$12.7 billion and US$13 billion in the first quarter of 2021, which is a 1.3% sequential increase at the midpoint. Gross margin and operating...
Thursday 14 January 2021
Value of semiconductor industry M&A agreements sets record in 2020, says IC Insights
Five big acquisition announcements and more than a dozen smaller deals in 2020 pushed the total value of M&A agreements in the year to an all-time high of US$118 billion, surpassing...
Wednesday 13 January 2021
Taiwan makers benefit from fast growing demand for automotive sensor ICs
Along with fast growing demand for compound and Si-based ICs used in automotive sensor modules, Taiwan-based GaAs epitaxial wafer makers WIN Semiconductors, Advanced Wireless Semiconductor...
Wednesday 13 January 2021
Oppo launches Reno 5 in Taiwan, as shipments not affected by component shortages
China-based handset vendor Oppo has launched its 5G-enable Reno 5 series products in the Taiwan market with the availability to begin on January 16.
Wednesday 13 January 2021
Taiwan LCD driver IC firms continue to see orders ramp up
Taiwan-based LCD driver IC suppliers continue to enjoy a ramp-up in orders including short lead-time ones, and will see their supply remains tight through the second quarter of 2021,...
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Taiwan polarizer suppliers to embrace strong 1H21
Taiwan-based polarizer makers are poised to embrace brisk sales in the first half of 2021, bolstered by strong demand for TV and IT panels along with rising polarizer prices in the...
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Equipment makers eyeing strong demand from Taiwan OSAT firms
As Taiwan's OSAT output value is estimated to hit another record high in 2021, domestic equipment and materials suppliers are poised to embrace robust demand from the sector, according...