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Monday 23 November 2020
Taiwan IC design houses enjoy pull-in of short lead-time orders from China
The US trade sanctions against Huawei and its chipmaking affiliate HiSilicon continue to benefit Taiwan's IC design sector in the fourth quarter of 2020, set to be a particularly...
Friday 20 November 2020
Taiwan CCL makers may rely more on non-China 5G base station clients in 1H21
With prospects for 5G infrastructure construction in China remaining uncertain, Taiwan's CCL makers in the supply chain for 5G base stations may have to rely more on shipment momentum...
Friday 20 November 2020
Acter posts profit and margin declines in 1Q-3Q
Cleanroom and turnkey equipment provider Acter saw both its gross margin and net profit decline on year in the first three quarters of 2020, due to rising operating expenses and raw...
Friday 20 November 2020
Toshiba says no decision yet for fab sale
Toshiba, in the wake of a recent report revealing it is seeking to sell fabs to Taiwan's United Microelectronics (UMC), has said there have been "no definitive decisions."
Friday 20 November 2020
EIH doubling down on capacity expansion
E-paper solution provider E Ink Holdings (EIH) is doubling down on its capacity expansion projects, with plans to build an additional line at its plant in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan...
Friday 20 November 2020
More Taiwan IT companies developing solutions for 5G enterprise networks
More and more Taiwan-based IT companies are developing networking solutions for the emerging 5G designated enterprise networks dedicated to vertical applications, according to industry...
Thursday 19 November 2020
Entegris licenses RSP and EUV technology to Gudeng
Entegris has announced it has agreed to settle patent litigation and disputes with Gudeng Precision related to reticle pod technology for both conventional and EUV lithography. The...
Thursday 19 November 2020
UMC reportedly in talks to buy Toshiba 8-inch fabs
Toshiba is in talks to sell two 8-inch wafer fabs to Taiwan's United Microelectronics (UMC), according to a media report.
Thursday 19 November 2020
Alpha Networks upbeats about 2021
Networking device maker Alpha Networks has seen positive outlook for 2021, bolstered by clear order visibility, improving sales of its new product lineups and growing synergies with...
Thursday 19 November 2020
Apple may rely more on Taiwan PCB suppliers in 2021
Apple is expected to ramp up flexible PCB (FPCB) demand for its 2021 devices, and is looking to work more closely with its Taiwan-based suppliers including Zhen Ding Technology, Compeq...
Thursday 19 November 2020
Taiwan advanced instrument development program expedites drug testing and enables drug prevention
As part of its continuing efforts to tackle rampant drug abuse problems in the country, the Taiwan government looks to further drive anti-drug campaigns engaging citizens, families...
Thursday 19 November 2020
Trend Micro top Taiwan global brand in 2020
Anti-virus software developer Trend Micro has been appraised as the most valuable Taiwan-based global brand in 2020, according to Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
Wednesday 18 November 2020
AST expects 2021 operation to stay robust
Acer Synergy Tech (AST), an affiliate of the Acer Group that focuses on providing system integration services, is set to be listed on Taiwan's over-the-counter market by year-end...
Wednesday 18 November 2020
Taiwan power devices vendors upbeat about car applications in 2021
Taiwan's discrete power component supply chain players are optimistic that demand for automotive applications will pick up steadily in 2021 after staying stagnant for quarters, with...
Wednesday 18 November 2020
Wafer capacity by feature size shows strongest growth at sub-10nm
IC capacity for leading-edge (sub-10nm) processes is expected to grow and become the largest portion of monthly installed capacity across the industry beginning in 2024, according...