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Wednesday 3 February 2021
Global semiconductor sales increase 6.5% in 2020, says SIA
Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached US$439 billion in 2020, up 6.5% on year, according to SIA.
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Taiwan MCU firms poised to hike prices
Taiwan-based MCU specialists, including Holtek Semiconductor, are expected to initiate price increases to reflect rising manufacturing costs, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 2 February 2021
Fabless chipmakers worry about further supply constraints
With major Taiwan-based foundries expressing their supply commitments to their automotive customers, fabless chipmakers particularly second-tier players have expressed concerns about...
Monday 1 February 2021
Taiwan investors in northern Vietnam enhancing anti-virus efforts
Taiwan's electronics firms with manufacturing operations in northern Vietnam have all strengthened anti-virus measures following recent Covid-19 infections in two provinces, Hai Duong...
Monday 1 February 2021
Taiwan small- to mid-size panel shipments to fall 9.5% in 1Q21, says Digitimes Research
Taiwan's shipments of small- to medium-size LCD panels are expected to fall 9.5% sequentially but up 3.9% on year to 174 million units in the first quarter of 2021, Digitimes Research...
Monday 1 February 2021
Taiwan 4Q20 economic growth hits 10-year high
Taiwan's economic growth for fourth-quarter 2020 is estimated at 4.94%, the highest quarterly level since 2011 and 1.66pp higher than the 3.28% forecast in November 2020, according...
Monday 1 February 2021
Taiwan makers have advantages in EV supply chain, says AUO chairman
Taiwan-based companies, with support from a local ecosystem for integrating power and electric/electronic systems, have significant advantages in the global in electric vehicle (EV)...
Friday 29 January 2021
Capacitor makers in Taiwan, China ramping up shipments
Aluminum electrolytic capacitor suppliers in Taiwan and China are significantly ramping up their shipments to meet strong demand for 5G base station, automotive and work-from-home...
Friday 29 January 2021
Taiwan 5G services to see at least 20% penetration in 2021
Telecom operators in Taiwan expect 5G services' penetration rate in the local market to be at least 20% in 2021 and the percentage will go higher with competitive subscription deals...
Friday 29 January 2021
Automotive World Expo 2021 in Japan features CASE vehicle solutions
The just-concluded Automotive World Expo 2021 in Tokyo was characterized by hardware/software-integrated solutions to create connected, autonomous, shared/service and electric (CASE)...
Friday 29 January 2021
Pegatron obtains land for new plant in India
Pegatron has gained land use rights for a 423,195-square feet industrial site in Mahindra City, India, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). The total...
Friday 29 January 2021
AUO to run production at full utilization during upcoming holiday
LCD panel maker AUO will manage to maintain full capacity at its facilities in Taiwan and China during Lunar New Year to meet robust demand from clients, according to company chairman...
Friday 29 January 2021
Automotive chip demand could slow growth at Taiwan IC suppliers
Taiwan's wafer foundry houses are under increasing pressure to allocate more capacity for automotive chips, which in turn could undermine shipments of Taiwan-based IC suppliers in...
Friday 29 January 2021
Micron delivers 1α DRAM technology
Micron Technology has announced volume shipments of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products.
Thursday 28 January 2021
Backend firms upbeat about demand for MediaTek chips
Backend houses in the supply chain of MediaTek have expressed optimism about demand for the fabless client's 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and automotive chip solutions in 2021, and are ramping up...