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Monday 6 October 2014
ECS reports revenue drops for September 2014
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$3.82 billion (US$125.42 million) for September 2014, representing a 6.48% drop on month and 27.98% drop...
Monday 6 October 2014
Taiwan makers developing bi-facial solar cells
Some Taiwan-based monocrystalline silicon solar cell makers have been developing bi-facial cells with the front side absorbing direct sunlight and the back side sunlight reflected...
Friday 3 October 2014
Asustek to launch smartphones in Brazil in October
Asustek Computer launched its ZenFone-series smartphones in the Taiwan market in April 2014 and has so far sold more than one million units. The company will launch ZenFones in Brazil...
Friday 3 October 2014
Taiwan market: Sony Mobile launches entry-level Xperia E3
Sony Mobile Communications has launched its Xperia E3 in the Taiwan market, priced at NT$6,900 (US$227) unlocked targeting the entry-level segment. The model is the lowest-priced...
Friday 3 October 2014
Taiwan market: Over 95,000 inkjet, 62,000 laser printers shipped in 2Q14, says IDC
There were 95,640 inkjet printers shipped in the Taiwan market during the second quarter of 2014, decreasing 17% on quarter and 21% on year, and 62,067 laser printers shipped in the...
Thursday 2 October 2014
Japan Patent Office to cut examination process to five months
To help enterprises acquire patents quicker, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) has established a new examination system which will reduce the processing time from two years to five mon...
Thursday 2 October 2014
Taiwan market: Chunghwa Telecom to launch NFC mobile payment services
Taiwan-based Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will launch NFC-based mobile payment services through cooperation with MasterCard, four local banks and EastCard on October 16. The service will...
Wednesday 1 October 2014
Taiwan market: Samsung launches Galaxy Note 4, Gear S and Gear Circle
Samsung Electronics has launched its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 4, as well as new smart wearable devices, including Gear S and Gear Circle, in the Taiwan market. The...
Wednesday 1 October 2014
Taiwan market: InFocus launches M510t smartphone via cooperation with Asia Pacific Telecom
US-based vendor InFocus on September 30 launched the M510t smartphone featuring Qualcomm S400 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 5-inch HD IPS touch screen, in the Taiwan market at a contract-free...
Wednesday 1 October 2014
Taiwan market: Epson launches Pulsense
Seiko Epson has unveiled Pulsense GPS-enabled smart wearable devices for immediate launch in the Taiwan market and aims at a 30% market share for such devices in 2014.
Wednesday 1 October 2014
China PV module makers set tough terms for Taiwan cell makers
China-based PV module makers have drastically reduced orders released to Taiwan-based crystalline silicon solar cell makers who are subject to US anti-dumping tariffs at an average...
Tuesday 30 September 2014
ITRI licenses STOBA to Taiwan Mitsui Chemicals for explosion-proof Li batteries
The Taiwan government-sponsored Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on September 29 signed for exclusive licensing deal for STOBA (self terminated olygomers with hyper-branched...
Tuesday 30 September 2014
Largan Precision obtains factory site in central Taiwan
Handset-use lens module maker Largan Precision has acquired 45.48 hectares (112.38 acres) of factory land in central Taiwan at NT$3.1 billion (US$102.5 million) from the Taichung...
Monday 29 September 2014
Taiwan market: FET leads in 4G user base at end of August
Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) had 254,000 4G subscribers at the end of August, the largest number among the three main 4G mobile communication operators in Taiwan, according...
Monday 29 September 2014
Quanta to establish service center in Europe for server orders
To compete for more datacenter server orders, Quanta Computer reportedly will establish a service center in Europe in October, helping its server business to cross North America,...