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Tuesday 8 September 2020
Taiwan IC-design houses report strong sales for August
A number of Taiwan's IC-design houses have reported strong sales for August, as they have been receiving more windfall orders from clients in China as a result of the ongoing "de-Americanization"...
Tuesday 8 September 2020
New Chinese truck safety regulations to benefit components suppliers
China's enforcement of new safety regulations on trucks and truck-tractors in September 2020 is likely to bring business opportunities for Taiwan-based makers of components and modules...
Tuesday 8 September 2020
Taiwan exports hit record in August
Taiwan's exports totaled US$31.17 billion in August 2020, the highest-eve monthly level with growths of 10.6% sequentially and 8.3% on year, while imports reached US$24.71 billion,...
Monday 7 September 2020
Foundries see 4Q20 demand vary for PCs and handsets
Taiwan-based pure-play foundries have seen orders for PCs and handsets ramp up in the third quarter of 2020. Nevertheless, orders for PCs and handsets received thus far for the fourth...
Monday 7 September 2020
Google launches plans to help nurture IT talent in Taiwan
Google Taiwan has announced a project to promote digital transformation at Taiwanese companies.
Thursday 3 September 2020
Taiwan Chinsan swings to profit in 2Q20
Aluminum capacitor specialist Taiwan Chinsan Electronic Industrial returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2020 from losses in the prior quarter, thanks to a rise in its...
Thursday 3 September 2020
HDI PCB makers see capacity utilization rise to 90% on Xiaomi orders
Taiwan-based HDI PCB makers have seen their capacity utilization rates rise to about 90%, thanks mainly to a pick-up in orders for high-end smartphones, particularly from Chinese...
Thursday 3 September 2020
PCB makers with capacity in Taiwan may gain more from Clean Network program
The Trump administration's Clean Network program seeking to keep Chinese influence out of the US telecom and technology sectors may benefit PCB makers with capacity support in Taiwan,...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold 2 in Taiwan
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the Taiwan market with related pricing to be announced later.
Wednesday 2 September 2020
EOI sees strong outlook for LED taillight module shipments to North America
A major North American client's decisions to not make major revisions to its car models in the next 3-5 years will allow Excellence Optoelectronics (EOI) to continue shipping existing...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Apple iPhone supply chain poised for major shakeup in 2021
Firms currently in the iPhone supply chain are believed to be experiencing strong order pull-ins from Apple at the moment ahead of the launch of 5G iPhone line later this year. But...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
TSMC 7nm process output to top 140,000 wafers monthly
TSMC has already scaled up its 7nm process output to 130,000 wafers monthly ahead of schedule, with the monthly production set to climb further to 140,000 units at the end of this...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Taiwanese IT executives share strategies on business transformation
Foxconn Group's chief investment officer (CIO) James Tu, Globalwafers chairman Doris Hsu, Qisda chairman Peter Chen and Acer co-COO Tiffany Huang shared their thoughts and strategies...
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Nuvoton completes takeover of Panasonic semiconductor biz
Nuvoton Technology has announced the acquisition of Panasonic's semiconductor business, including 100% of Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions (PSCS), equipment and inventories of Panasonic...
Tuesday 1 September 2020
Taiwan smartphone sales to expand 15% in 2H20
Smartphone sales in the Taiwan market are expected to grow over 15% sequentially in the second half of 2020, bolstered by an expanded availability of new 5G phones, according to market...