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Mar 13

JDI abandons plan to form AutoTech subsidiary, approval still subject to June 24 shareholder vote

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has decided not to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary for its AutoTech automotive display business, the company disclosed on March 12, 2026. The decision is subject to approval at JDI's annual general meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026.

Samsung reportedly wins foldable iPhone DRAM supply deal; 12GB LPDDR5X prices double

Mar 12

Coretronic monitor shipments show potential, two new production lines added in 1Q26

Mar 12

Jarllytec expects short-term trough as new hinge shipments begin

Mar 11

Coretronic delays some imaging product deliveries due to Middle East conflict

Mar 10

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DISPLAY COMPONENTSE Ink sees record revenue, profit in 2026 as e-paper demand grows

Mar 14, 15:04

Demand for e-paper displays remains strong, with E Ink Holdings expecting both revenue and profit to reach new highs in 2026, according to CEO Johnson Lee.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSPortable X-ray detector maker InnoCare expands global network as US-Iran war triggers urgent orders

Mar 14, 14:59

InnoCare Optoelectronics is expanding its global service network to capture growth from rising regional economies. Chairman James Yang said the company has entered India with localized manufacturing to reduce tariff barriers while addressing demand for healthcare digitalization. In the Americas, InnoCare has established local repair centers to provide immediate technical support and after-sales services, strengthening customer service and market share across regional markets.

DISPLAY PANELInnolux puts Fab 2 and Fab 5 on sale as panel glut bites

Mar 14, 08:51

Taiwanese flat-panel maker Innolux is seeking buyers for its Fab 2 and Fab 5 facilities as part of a consolidation strategy aimed at addressing persistent oversupply in the display industry, chairman Jim Hung said.

DISPLAY SYSTEMAmtran expands beyond displays as networking products begin shipping

Mar 10

Amtran Technology reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.63 billion (approx. US$51.4 million) in February 2026, down 10.6% month-over-month but up 7% year-over-year. The company's cumulative revenue for January-February 2026 reached NT$3.47 billion, an 8% increase compared to NT$3.2 billion in the same period last year, reflecting steady operational growth.

LEDMicro LED ramp in 1Q26 seen lifting Taiwan's Ennostar out of slump

Mar 10

Ennostar widened its loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 as seasonal weakness, softer demand, and customer inventory adjustments weighed on performance. The LED maker reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of NT$780 million (approx. US$24.8 million) for the quarter.

DISPLAY PANELCommentary: Why Taiwan panel makers are pivoting to semiconductor packaging

Mar 10

Taiwan's once-struggling panel industry is undergoing an unprecedented structural shift as major players Innolux and AUO shutter or divest legacy LCD production lines. While these moves may appear aimed at stemming losses in the low-margin LCD market, they actually represent a strategic retreat designed to reposition assets toward the booming AI chip packaging sector.

DISPLAY COMPONENTSBOE capex slowdown raises concerns for Korean display equipment suppliers

Mar 10

Chinese display maker BOE has signaled that its capital spending will decline in the coming years, raising concerns among South Korean display equipment suppliers that have relied heavily on Chinese demand for growth.

DISPLAY PANELJapan reportedly weighs US display plant with JDI to counter China's LCD dominance

Mar 9

Japan is in talks with Japan Display Inc. (JDI) to include a US display factory in a broader US$550 billion investment package for the US, a move aimed partly at reducing reliance on Chinese display supply chains amid Beijing's tightening grip on the global LCD market.

DISPLAY PANELLCD TV panel prices rise in 1Q26 as demand stays strong

Mar 9

After the Lunar New Year, LCD TV panel prices have continued to climb, driven by inventory buildup for sports events and rising costs. This momentum pushed February's LCD TV panel prices up by about US$1-2 per unit. Entering March, industry insiders expect sustained strong demand for LCD TV panels, with prices forecast to increase another US$1-3.

LEDLCD monitor panel prices to rise in March 2026 as notebook panel declines slow

Mar 9

As LCD TV panel prices climb, LCD monitor panel prices have also seen a modest rebound. Although brand vendors are placing orders at different rates, overall demand for LCD monitors remained steady in first quarter 2026, with prices expected to continue rising slightly in March. Meanwhile, notebook panels are still declining in price but show signs of stabilization.

DISPLAY PANELSamsung Display secures largest OLED supply for iPhone 17e, BOE's lead role questioned

Mar 9

Samsung Display (SDC) has reportedly secured the largest share of orders supplying OLED panels for Apple's latest budget smartphone, the iPhone 17e. This development overturns earlier industry forecasts that predicted BOE Technology Group (BOE) would be the primary OLED supplier for the iPhone 17e.

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