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Thursday 19 November 2015
Korea makers held over 60% share in 4K TV panel shipments during 3Q15
Korea-based panel makers held an over 60% market share of Ultra HD (4K) TV panel shipments during the third quarter of 2015, according to new figures from Sigmaintell Consulting.
Thursday 19 November 2015
Taiwan market: Samsung launches Galaxy J2
Samsung Electronics has launched a new entry-level smartphone, the Galaxy J2, in the Taiwan market priced at NT$4,280 (US$130) unlocked, targeting the younger generation.
Wednesday 18 November 2015
Taiwan market: Tatung offers smart home-use appliances via cooperation with Taiwan Secom
Own-brand electric machinery and consumer electronics maker Tatung on November 17 announced the offering of smart home-use appliances through cooperation with Taiwan Secom, the largest...
Wednesday 18 November 2015
Taiwan Optical Platform to be listed in mid-December
Taiwan Optical Platform (TOP), the fourth largest MSO (multi-system operator of cable TV) in Taiwan, will be listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) on December 16 at a tentative...
Wednesday 18 November 2015
Taiwan semiconductor production value to rise 4% in 2016, says IEK
Taiwan's semiconductor industries are expected to generate total production value of NT$2.34 trillion (US$71.3 billion) in 2016, up 4.1% on year, according to the Industrial Economics...
Tuesday 17 November 2015
Taiwan market: Mid-range segment becomes a new target for smartphone vendors
As competition in Taiwan's smartphone market has continued to stay fierce, some brand vendors have started adjusting their business strategy and are no longer flooding the market...
Tuesday 17 November 2015
Digitimes Research: Korea panel makers expectd to unfold new 3D commercial displays in 2017
Korea panel makers are increasing developments for glasses-free 3D displays primarily aimed at the commerical segment, according to Digitimes Research.
Tuesday 17 November 2015
Taiwan market: HTC launches One M9s
HTC has unveiled its new smartphone, the HTC One M9s, a revised model of its One M9, for the Taiwan market priced at NT$12,900 (US$397).
Tuesday 17 November 2015
MIRDC and CHEARI sign technical service cooperation memorandum
Taiwan-based Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) and China-based China Household Electric Appliance Research Institute (CHEARI) have recently signed a technical...
Tuesday 17 November 2015
Taiwan market: FET offers rental smartphones
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) has announced the offering of rental smartphones bundled with a 2-year contract at monthly rents of NT$297-397 (US$9.10-12.20) in the Taiwan market,...
Monday 16 November 2015
Taiwan PV installation capacity estimated at 150-200MWp in 2015
The total installation capacity for rooftop PV systems and PV power-generating stations established in Taiwan in 2015 will reach 150-200MWp, far short of the target of 500MWp set...
Monday 16 November 2015
Taiwan market: Smartphone shipments to stay flat in 2015, 2016
Smartphone shipments in the Taiwan market are expected to total 8-8.5 million units in 2015, equaling the amount shipped a year earlier, according to an estimate by sources from local...
Friday 13 November 2015
Digitimes Research: Korea memory chip production value hit record high in 3Q15
The production value of memory chips, including DRAM and NAND flash devices, in Korea hit a new high of KRW13.92 trillion (US$11.8 billion) in the third quarter of 2015, compared...
Friday 13 November 2015
Prices of LED light bulbs bounce back slightly in October as aggressive pricing put on hold in the US and Europe, says LEDinside
According to LEDinside, the global average price of 40W replacement LED light bulbs rose 2.8% to US$11.10 in October, while 60W replacement bulbs rose 3.5% to US$15. LEDinside analyst...
Friday 13 November 2015
Arcadyan Technology expects revenue proportion from Europe to drop to 45% in 2016
Networking/communication device maker Arcadyan Technology expects the proportion of consolidated revenues from Europe to decrease from 60% currently to 45% in 2016, president Lee...