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Tuesday 12 January 2021
Taiwan yet to release spectrum for private 5G networks
Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) has yet to set a timetable for releasing a portion of the 5G spectrum supporting private 5G network applications.
Monday 11 January 2021
5G private networks to help Taiwan makers step into Open RAN
5G private networks dedicated will become a stepping stone for Taiwan-based electronics and ICT makers to obtain orders for devices in the Open RAN (radio access network) market.
Monday 11 January 2021
Global server shipment forecast and industry analysis, 2021
Taiwan-based makers' server-related revenues are expected to climb 7.6% on year in 2021, buoyed by growing demand from cloud service operators, while global server shipments will...
Monday 11 January 2021
Arcadyan to double capex in 2021 to boost production in Vietnam
Networking device maker Arcadyan Technology expects to double its capex this year to boost substantially production at its factory site in Vietnam.
Friday 8 January 2021
Highlights of the day: TSMC suppliers to see strong 2021
TSMC is expected to allocate a record capex budget for 2011 as it fast advances its manufacturing processes. The foundry house's equipment...
Friday 8 January 2021
India smartphone market to see double-digit growth in 2021
The India market is expected to see double-digit gowth in smartphone sales in 2021, but replacement demand will still be greater than upgrade demand, according to analysts.
Friday 8 January 2021
Taiwan flexible PCB makers log big revenue gains in December
Taiwan's flexible PCB makers in the supply chain of Apple devices have posted hefty on-month revenue gains for December 2020 thanks to strong shipments supporting hot sales of iPhone...
Friday 8 January 2021
Largan reportedly to begin supply of VCMs for new iPhone in 2H21
Smartphone-use lens module maker Largan Precision will become a supplier of VCMs (voice coil motors) for iPhones to be unveiled in 2021, with shipments to begin in second-half 2021,...
Friday 8 January 2021
Renesas, Sequans expand collaboration on 5G
Renesas Electronics and Sequans Communications have jointly announced an expansion of their collaboration to include development of 5G modules based on the latter's upcoming Taurus...
Thursday 7 January 2021
Highlights of the day: Pricing pressure mounting from semiconductor supply chain
Suppliers in almost all sectors in the semiconductor ecosystem are raising prices to reflect tight capacity amid strong demand. But there have been concerns that the upward...
Thursday 7 January 2021
Ruggedized PC sales expected to resume regular growths in 2021
Sales of ruggedized PCs were seriously hit by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, but are expected to begin to recover in 2021 as enterprises will resume procurement with COVID-19 vaccines...
Thursday 7 January 2021
Soaring TWS demand prompts button cell makers to expand capacity
The fast growing TWS earphones/headphones market has boosted demand for button cells, prompting battery makers to expand production capacity, according to industry sources said.
Wednesday 6 January 2021
5G to fuel semiconductor demand
Unfavorable macro conditions, including the US-China trade war and COVID-19, have been slowing down 5G deployments across the globe, but 5G will still play a crucial role in driving...
Wednesday 6 January 2021
Foxconn sees revenue hit record high in December
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) has reported consolidated revenues increased 32.3% on year and 4.8% sequentially to NT$713.78 billion (US$25.51 billion) in December 2020, hitting a...
Tuesday 5 January 2021
Highlights of the day: China 5G base station deployment may slow down
The 5G infrastructure development in China is facing uncertainty arising from the US sanctions against telecom equipment vendor Huawei, but Taiwan-based suppliers of CCL...