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Monday 20 June 2016
Taiwan attracts foreign direct investment of over US$5 billion in January-May, says MOEA
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) approved 1,346 foreign direct investment projects (except from China) with a total value of US$5.178 billion in January-May 2016, respectively...
Monday 20 June 2016
Taiwan IC design sector should open doors to China capital, says MediaTek chairman
China-based enterprises should be allowed to invest in Taiwan's IC design houses, according to MediaTek chairman MK Tsai.
Friday 17 June 2016
FET to cooperate with Ericsson to set up 5G lab in Taiwan
Mobile telecom carrier Far EasToneTelecommunications (FET) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to set up the first 5G laboratory in Taiwan.
Friday 17 June 2016
Lite-On Technology displays LED automotive headlight module at Taiwan photonics show
EMS provider Lite-On Technology is showcasing a multi-chip LED automotive headlight module at 2016 Photonics Festival tin Taiwan during June 15-17.
Thursday 16 June 2016
Lenovo Taiwan eyes growth in PC and server businesses
Lenovo is aiming to increase its PC sales in Taiwan by 10% on year in 2016 and is also looking to raise its share in Taiwan's server market by 10pp, according to Lenovo Taiwan's general...
Thursday 16 June 2016
Dell sees rising share in notebook market
In addition to the enterprise notebook sector, Dell has also been successfully expanding its presence in the consumer notebook sector recently and has seen increased market share...
Thursday 16 June 2016
Taiwan LED makers to see fast growing demand for automotive lighting, says Lextar chairman
Taiwan's LED industry will see fast growth in the automotive lighting segment, which will account for over 10% of total LED production value in the near future, up from the curent...
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Taiwan Mobile to speed up overseas expansion projects
The Taiwan Mobile Group will step up its internationalization process in 2016 with plans to expand its online shopping platform, momoshop.com, as well as its telecom services in Southeast...
Wednesday 15 June 2016
TSMC orders equipment for NT$12 billion
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced machinery equipment purchases totaling NT$12.11 billion (US$373.41 million) from nine companies, Advanced Micro Fabrication...
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Taiwan Mobile posts highest EPS for May
Taiwan Mobile (TWM) has reported an EPS of NT$0.52 for May, the highest among Taiwan's telecom operators. Rival companies Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Far EasTone Telecommunications...
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Taiwan to install LED street lamps on expressways
The Taiwan government is expected to replace about 1.2 million high pressure sodium lamps along the country's expressways with LED lamps begining from the end of 2016, according to...
Monday 13 June 2016
Taiwan notebook ODMs look to strong shipments in June, says paper
The top-four Taiwan-based notebook ODMs, Quanta Computer, Compal Electronics, Wistron and Inventec, are expected to see their notebook shipments remain strong in June after posting...
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Apple completes sales of first bond issue in Taiwan, says paper
Apple has completed the sale of US$1.277 billion worth of bonds in Taiwan, with the yield for the 30-year bond issue set at 4.15%, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times...
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Posiflex Technology expects highest sales-growth in Europe in 2016
Own-brand POS (point of sale) equipment maker Posiflex Technology expects sales in Europe in 2016 to increase the highest on year among its main markets, company president and CEO...
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Taiwan May CPI down on month, up on year, says DGBAS
Taiwan's May 2016 consumer price index (CPI) of 104.42 (2011 as base year) decreased 0.37% on month but increased 1.24% on year, while the corresponding wholesale price index (WPI)...