AMD is making major gains in the notebook processor market in 2020, thanks to strong demand from the education sector. Notebook vendors having been seeking more support from AMD to meet the needs from the education sector, as a result...

Foxconn Technology Group (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is said to have joined the bidding for stakes in Malaysia-based 8-inch foundry Silterra, and if it wins, the Taiwanese EMS giant will enhance support for its ecosystem, according to sources familiar to the plan.

With system vendors and contract manufacturers relocating part of their production to India, Taiwan-based IC distributors are encouraged to step up their deployments in the region, according to industry sources.

Pegatron has entered the supply chain for Tesla, according to company chairman Tung Tzu-hsien.

ABB, Fanuc and Kuka are showcasing new robotic models at China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2020 taking place in Shanghai during September 15-19.

Luxshare Precision Industry is a secondary supplier for the Apple Watch Series 6, while BYD is among the suppliers for the new Wi-Fi iPad series, according to industry sources.

With the new iPhones 12 series coming soon, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) and Pegatron are expected to see their revenues peak for 2020 in the fourth quarter, according to market sources.

The global tech sectors are heading towards a split into two ecosystems serving China and the US separately, but there will be no need for Sharp, now under the Foxconn Technology Group, to take sides, according to the Japan-based firm's chairman and CEO Tai Jeng-wu.

Touch panel makers General Interface Solution (GIS) and TPK Holding are both expected to see their shipments for Apple's new iPad Air gradually ramp up in both September and October, according to industry sources.

The global IT ecosystem is undergoing fundamental changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and US-China trade tensions. Inventec, as one of the major ODMs worldwide, is at the forefront witnessing all the changes that are happening.

Nvidia's deal to acquire Arm comes with potential risks. But turning Arm into a "US" company could turn away Chinese clients who are embracing China's de-Americanization campaign. ABF...

Global top-5 notebook brands' combined shipments in August 2020 - not including detachable models - hit a new high for 2020 as shipments to the consumer segment gew on year, and education procurement orders from Japan's GIGA School project gradually approached the peak of the year.

Samsung Electronics reportedly plans to close its TV assembly plant in Tianjin, China by November 2020 and will probably sell it, with Amtran Technology showing interest in buying it, according to industry sources.

Headset and acoustic device supplier Merry Electronics has seen sales improving, likely to bottom out for a full recovery in the latter half of the year, according to company chairman Lu-lee Liao.

Apple is diversifying its production bases. One of the moves involved in the diversification reportedly is having its heat dissipation solution providers install automated production...

Apple is reportedly working with its heat dissipation solution providers on production line automation with aims to automize manufacturing processes for heat pipe production initially, according to industry sources.

Pegatron has reported consolidated revenues grew 7.3% on year and 1.6% sequentially to NT$105.61 billion (US$3.61 billion) in August 2020 with the amount for the first eight months in 2020 reaching NT$815.76 billion, up 3.18% on year.

Manufacturers are leaving China amid intensifying trade disputes between Beijing and Washingtion, but the Asian giant will continue to dominate manufacturing operations in the next 2-3 years, especially for Taiwanese manufacturers, according to industry sources.

Bolstered by mainly Chromebook demand supporting stay-at-home activities, Quanta Computer's August 2020 notebook shipments reached 6.3 million units, the highest-ever for the month, according to company sources.

Acer has had to reschedule 70% of its notebook deliveries to next month due to shortages of panels and diverse ICs, especially those for educational models which will see strong demand extend to 2021, according to company chairman and CEO Jason Chen.

Acer is looking to adopt more MediaTek chips in its Chromebooks to ensure the stability of its supply, according to Jason Chen, chairman and CEO for the brand PC vendor.

Taiwan's exports totaled US$31.17 billion in August 2020, the highest-eve monthly level with growths of 10.6% sequentially and 8.3% on year, while imports reached US$24.71 billion, rising 8.2% sequentially and 8.5% on year, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Handset shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020 are likely to slip from the third quarter as Huawei is said to have cut 30% of its component orders for the upcoming Mate 40 series flagship smartphones, having anticipated troubles for...

Huawei reportedly has slashed component orders for its forthcoming Mate 40 series products by 30%, according to sources from Taiwan's handset supply chain makers.

Memory chipmakers have seen inventory pile up amid weakening demand from the datacenter sector. They have almost four months worth of memory inventory on average, and mobile DRAM inventory levels are even higher. Although components suppliers...