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Tuesday 6 January 2009
DRAM contract price slump to end in 1H January
The downward contract pricing trend of DRAM chips is expected to end in the first half of January as a result of production cutbacks, industry watchers recently indicated. In line...
Monday 5 January 2009
ProMOS receives loan repayment extension, says paper
ProMOS Technologies has been allowed to extend repayment on a NT$50 billion (US$1.5 billion) loan for six months, becoming the first among Taiwan's DRAM makers to be given repayment...
Wednesday 31 December 2008
PSC includes Elpida in proposal for bailout funds, but not its technology
Taiwan DRAM maker Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has been asked to resubmit its application for government bailout funds, since the current proposal outlining its cooperation...
Monday 29 December 2008
DRAM makers cut 2009 capex on dim outlook
Due to weakened demand and increased uncertainty, DRAM makers including Micron Technology, Hynix Semiconductor and Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) have each announced capex...
Friday 26 December 2008
PSC seeks to control ProMOS via Rexchip
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has expressed interest in seeking to control ProMOS Technologies via Rexchip Electronics, according to industry reports in Taiwan.
Thursday 25 December 2008
PSC seeks bank loan repayment extension
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has announced via a filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) that the company has submitted a proposal to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic...
Wednesday 24 December 2008
Taiwan DRAM makers may record up to NT$30 billion losses in 4Q08
Taiwan's major DRAM manufacturers – Inotera Memories, Nanya Technology, Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and ProMOS Technologies – may post combined losses of...
Monday 22 December 2008
Industry consolidation key to DRAM recovery: Q&A with PSC chairman Frank Huang
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has urged Taiwan's DRAM makers to forge partnerships with local, Japanese or US so as to counter Korea's dominance in the global DRAM market...
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Commentary: Does Taiwan DRAM deserve rescue?
There have been constant calls for a truce among Taiwan's DRAM makers and for government bailout for Taiwan's DRAM industry: these are the local DRAM makers' tactics to draw attention...
Friday 12 December 2008
PSC and ProMOS initiate paycuts and involuntary unpaid
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and ProMOS Technologies have begun launching cost reduction measures that include salary reductions and involuntary unpaid days off, but no...
Friday 12 December 2008
Rexchip and Inotera seek Taiwan government investment
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) is said to be planning to use Rexchip Electronics as a platform to invite investment from the Taiwan government. Inotera Memories is also...
Wednesday 10 December 2008
Government urged to act quickly on Taiwan DRAM rescue
The Taiwan government should quickly hammer out a rescue plan for the local DRAM industry, which plays a crucial strategic role in Taiwan's overall industrial development, DRAM makers...
Wednesday 10 December 2008
DRAM production cuts of 25% needed in 1H09, says PSC chairman
A long-awaited rebound in DRAM prices will only appear if overall DRAM production is able to shrink 20-25%, according to Frank Huang, chairman of Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation...
Friday 5 December 2008
DRAM to become expensive if South Korean makers monopolize the market, warn Taiwan makers
DRAM chips, which are as cheap as tap water currently, will become as expensive as oil if South Korean makers are allowed to monopolize the global DRAM market, Frank Huang, chairman...
Wednesday 3 December 2008
DRAM makers' November sales expected to plunge on production cuts and sliding quotes
Major DRAM makers Nanya Technology, Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and ProMOS Technologies are estimated to post revenue drops of 40-50% sequentially in November, with their...