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Friday 3 October 2008
TKK benefiting from IC substrate and PV customers; 2009 outlook optimistic
Although the general economy is weak, semiconductor equipment distributor Taiwan Kong King's (TKK's) sales and profits will continue to grow thanks to the capacity expansions of IC...
Friday 3 October 2008
Intel Capital and WPG said to be teaming up again
Intel Capital is said to be in talks with WPG Holdings with the aim of inking distribution agreements for seven of its investment concerns with member companies of the WPG Group,...
Wednesday 1 October 2008
KCUC teams up with Innolux to offer one-stop shopping to China white-box handset makers
According to market sources, Taiwan IC distributor Kuen Chaang Uppertech (KCUC) has teamed up with LCD panel and system maker Innolux Display with the goal of offering one-stop-shopping...
Thursday 25 September 2008
Taiwan IC makers urged to explore semiconductor market in China
Taiwan semiconductor makers should team up with EMS/ODM companies to jointly explore the IC market in China due to the lower self-sufficiency rate for ICs there, according to Clement...
Tuesday 23 September 2008
Another Taiwan IC distributor chooses treasury stock strategy
Following WT Microelectronics' decision to cancel plans for a rights issue and instead issue treasury stocks, Galaxy Far East also announced similar plans on September 22, making...
Tuesday 23 September 2008
HP, Dell and other IT vendors delay sending of RFQs for 2009, say sources
Taiwan IC channel operators are expected to receive RFQs (request for quotations) for related parts and components for 2009 from Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Dell in October, one month...
Monday 22 September 2008
Taiwan IC distributors estimate orders down 10-20% on earlier expectations in 4Q08
Due to the global economic downturn, consumer electronics, handset and notebook makers are more conservative about demand in the fourth quarter. With unclear order visibility, Taiwan...
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Taiwan IC distributors say design houses delaying launch of new products amid economic concerns
Although IC design houses usually introduce new products in the fourth quarter every year, semiconductor vendors will still be cleaning out inventory of old products in the fourth...
Wednesday 27 August 2008
IC distributors turn conservative for September as China white-box handset clients cut orders
IC distributors are turning conservative about China's white-box handset market, as clients are cutting orders amid weaker-than-expected demand, according to industry sources.
Friday 22 August 2008
Asian Information Technology expects 5% sales growth in 3Q with new product lines from Spreadtrum
July income at Taiwan IC distributor Asian Information Technology showed an on-year decline due to reduced sales and margins. The company expects 5% sequential sales growth in the...
Thursday 21 August 2008
IC distributors see healthy post-Olympic demand
Seeing stable order visibility from notebook and handset customers, IC distributors are more optimistic about the third quarter outlook than they were earlier in the quarter, according...
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Taiwan IC distributor Koryo sees on-year drop in 1H08 sales
First half annual sales at Taiwan IC distributor Koryo Electronics were NT$1.57 billion (US$50 million), down 5.5% on year; with the company's net income coming in the NT$15-18 million...
Monday 18 August 2008
Taiwan IC distributors worry about bad debt from China
Some Taiwan IC distributors pointed out that payments from some China-based customers are frequently delayed, and that they need to re-evaluates or limit customer credit lines to...
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Weaker Taiwan dollar means stronger margins for IC distributors
Taiwan IC distributors are benefiting from the recent depreciation of the Taiwan dollar, as much of their business is conducted in US dollars.
Wednesday 30 July 2008
IC distributors may still be facing inventory issues
A succession of investor conferences for IC distributors are going to be held this week, and the focus will be on their inventory levels, as shipments have note been meeting expectations,...
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