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Wednesday 1 July 2015
Taiwan market: Sony unveils MILC Alpha 7R II
Sony on June 30 unveiled Alpha 7R II, a digital MILC (mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera) model, for launch in the Taiwan market on July 23 at a recommended retail price of NT$94,980...
Wednesday 1 July 2015
First-tier China makers to sell solar production lines, say Taiwan makers
Several first-tier China-based PV makers, in an attempt to reduce operating burdens and concentrate resources on product lines or business with significant international competitiveness,...
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Stagnant tablet demand to continue in 2H15, say Taiwan makers
Global sales of Apple's iPad and tablets launched by brand-name and China-based white-box vendors have been far short of original expectation and the stagnant demand is expected to...
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Taiwan market: Projector market at less than 20,000 in 1Q15
The Taiwan projector market reached 19,900 units in the first quarter of 2015, down 11.4% on year and down 9% on quarter, according to figures from IDC. The education segment was...
Tuesday 30 June 2015
Taiwan market: Sony Mobile, Huawei expanding mobile device sales
Sony Mobile Communications and Huawei have both recently launched their latest products in Taiwan and are looking to expand their presence in the local market.
Tuesday 30 June 2015
Taiwan to mothball No. 4 nuclear power plant
The state-run Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) will put mothball No. 4 nuclear power plant consisting of two generators located in northeastern Taiwan for three years on July 1, according...
Tuesday 30 June 2015
Taipower to limit power supply to industrial users
With Taiwan's power consumption having risen significantly due to hot weather, the government-owned Taipower's operating reserve may drop to as low as 2.2% shortly and the issue could...
Tuesday 30 June 2015
TEEMA opens 2nd Smart Living Center in Nantong, China
The second Smart Living Center, planned by the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) and located in Nantong, China opened on June 29, linked with the...
Tuesday 30 June 2015
Europe shipments of DSLRs into professional video applications dropped 41% in 2014, says firm
Europe's shipments of DSLRs into professional video applications dropped by 41% in 2014, according to Futuresource Consulting.
Tuesday 30 June 2015
Taiwan to hike minimum wages
Taiwan will hike its monthly minimum wage by 3.81% from NT$19,273 (US$623) to NT$20,008 and the hourly minimum wage rate will rise 4.35% from NT$115 to NT$120, with the new wage schemes...
Monday 29 June 2015
Digitimes Research: Japan has potential demand for UAVs
While Japan is less active than the US, Europe and China in promoting application of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), the UAV industry is significantly developing following the establishment...
Monday 29 June 2015
Industry mergers may boost SPIL's role, says company chairman
The role of Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) could be more important following mergers in the worldwide semiconductor industry, according to Bough Lin, chairman for the Taiwan-based...
Monday 29 June 2015
Taiwan LED makers faced with decreased global TV demand, competition from China makers
Taiwan-based LED epitaxial wafer and chip makers and LED packaging service providers have been faced with decreasing orders for LED backlighting from international LCD TV vendors...
Monday 29 June 2015
Solar cell makers lower prices
Solar cell makers in countries other than China and Taiwan have lowered quotes for polycrystalline models from US$0.37-0.38/W to US$0.35-0.36/W, according to industry sources in Ta...
Friday 26 June 2015
Echoing Government's Productivity 4.0, IoT Automation Boosts Taiwan's Competitiveness
In response to global initiatives for smart manufacturing, Taiwan is implementing "Productivity 4.0," to stimulate economic growth and renovate industries. Combining technologies...