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Tuesday 9 May 2017
Taiwan market: Samsung launches new 9.7-inch tablet; Galaxy S8 in short supply
Sales of Samsung's Galaxy S8, particularly the Galaxy S8 Plus, in the Taiwan market have been better than expected resulting in a short supply of the smartphones in the local channels,...
Monday 8 May 2017
Taiwan April export value down on month, up on year, says MOF
Taiwan recorded a total export value of US$24.32 billion for April 2017, decreasing 5.4% on month but increasing 9.4% on year, while the corresponding total import value of US$21.53...
Monday 8 May 2017
Digitimes Research: SEL outstanding amid Japan-based exhibitors at Finetech Japan 2017
Among Japan-based exhibitors at Finetech Japan 2017 taking place in Tokyo during April 5-7, Semiconductor Energy Laboratory (SEL) cut a brilliant figure by showcasing several 8K OLED...
Monday 8 May 2017
Taiwan April CPI up on month, year, says DGBAS
Taiwan's April 2017 consumer price index (CPI) of 104.94 (2011 as base year) increased 0.27% on month and 0.12% on year, while the corresponding wholesale price index (WPI) of 85.20...
Monday 8 May 2017
Foxconn may set up 6G panel line in US, say Taiwan makers
Foxconn Electronics is talking with the US federal government and state governments about investing in the US and is likely to set up a 6G TFT-LCD panel factory there to produce small-...
Monday 8 May 2017
Taiwan large-size LCD panels – 1Q 2017
Taiwan's notebook panel shipments had the best results of all application segments in the first quarter of 2017, as clients placed orders in advance for their second-quarter production...
Monday 8 May 2017
Taiwan small- to mid-size LCD panels – 1Q 2017
Taiwan's small- to medium-size panel shipments were much better than expected in the first quarter of 2017, thanks to stable demand for feature phones and the ramping up of production...
Monday 8 May 2017
Everlight sues Nichia for alleged patent infringement in Japan
LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics has filed with the Tokyo District Court in Japan charges against Japan-based Nichia, Citizen Electronics and Daiko Electronics...
Friday 5 May 2017
Taiwan market: FET posts highest ARPU for mobile service in 1Q17
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) posted the highest ARPU of NT$883 (US$29.29) for its mobile service subscribers in the first quarter of 2017, compared to NT$861 of Taiwan Mobile...
Friday 5 May 2017
Taiwan market: Price competition for mobile telecom services expected to ease
Price competition in Taiwan's mobile telecom service market is expected to ease shortly as the prevailing low rates for unlimited 4G services have significantly cut into the profits...
Friday 5 May 2017
Taiwan notebooks – 1Q 2017
Growing adoption of Windows 10 in the enterprise sector fueled notebook shipment growth on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2017.
Friday 5 May 2017
SMIC urges Taiwan chipmakers to partner with China-based peers
The Taiwan government should encourage its local chipmakers to collaborate with their China-based peers to create a win-win for both sides' semiconductor industries, according to...
Thursday 4 May 2017
Taiwan market: Android Pay service to be available in June, says paper
Android Pay, a mobile payment service developed by Google, will be available in the Taiwan market starting June 1 with support from three local banks, according to a Chinese-language...
Thursday 4 May 2017
Taiwan IC design houses receiving short lead-time orders
Taiwan-based IC design houses have started to see their customers place short lead-time orders in May, but remain less-optimistic about their outlook for the second quarter.
Thursday 4 May 2017
BizLink completes acquisition of Lenoi electronics business group
Connector and cable maker BizLink has announced it has completed the acquisition of Germany-based Lenoi’s electronics product business group. The transaction will allow the...