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Thursday 7 May 2020
Taiwan FPCB makers see demand turn strong for Apple devices in 2Q20
Taiwan's flexible PCB makers in the supply chain of Apple devices have seen demand turn strong in the second quarter of 2020 to support robust sales of second-generation iPhone SE,...
Thursday 7 May 2020
Advantech expects significant revenue surge in 2Q20
Industrial PC maker Advantech expects to post revenue growth of 20-25% sequentially in the second quarter of 2020, thanks to recovery in labor return rates and factory utilization...
Thursday 7 May 2020
Taiwan TV shipments fall below 5 million units in 1Q20, says Digitimes Research
Shipments of LCD TVs by Taiwan-based makers fell 45.2% sequentially to 4.65 million units in the first quarter of 2020, affected mainly by seasonality and the outbreak of the coronavirus...
Thursday 7 May 2020
Foxconn posts increased April revenues
Foxconn Technology Group (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$380.93 billion (US$12.72 billion) for April 2020, up 9.6% sequentially and 0.3% on year...
Thursday 7 May 2020
PTI expects no material impact from computer virus
Backend house Powertech Technology (PTI) recently had some of its computer servers infected by ransomware but has worked out a solution with the affected servers being restored. The...
Wednesday 6 May 2020
Catcher reportedly mulling setting up factory site in Southeast Asia
Chassis maker Catcher Technology with manufacturing operations mainly in China reportedly is evaluating the feasibility of setting up a new plant in Southeast Asia to cope with Apple's...
Wednesday 6 May 2020
GlobalWafers expects flat shipment growth in 2Q20
Silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers expects to post flat sequential growth in second-quarter shipments, and has expressed uncertainty about its outlook this year.
Wednesday 6 May 2020
OSAT firms see robust demand for healthcare MCUs, server chips
Strong demand for healthcare MCUs and commercial notebook chips driven by the coronavirus pandemic has significantly boosted capacity utilization at Taiwan's backend houses, with...
Wednesday 6 May 2020
Chang Wah to expand high-end leadframe production in Taiwan
Lead frame specialist Chang Wah Technology will retain high-end manufacturing operations in Taiwan by incorporating advanced equipment and patented solutions from Japan's Ohkuchi...
Tuesday 5 May 2020
Taiwan passive component makers enjoy profit growth in 1Q20
Strong demand for commercial notebooks, servers and other devices enabling work from home has allowed Taiwanese passive components vendors to see clear order visibility for MLCC and...
Tuesday 5 May 2020
Taiwan large-size panel shipments to rise 13% in 2Q20, says Digitimes Research
Taiwan's shipments of large-size panels in 9-inch and above sizes (excluding Sharp's) are expected to grow 12.9% sequentially in the second quarter 2020 thanks to capacity resumption...
Tuesday 5 May 2020
Worldwide server shipments to rebound in 2Q20, says Digitimes Research
Global server shipments in the first quarter of 2020 recorded a sequential decline of 16.9%, steeper than the 9.8% fall that Digitimes Research had estimated in February, as a result...
Monday 4 May 2020
Notebooks in shortages due to Southeast Asia lockdowns, says Digitimes Research
Notebook supply is expected to fall short of demand in May as components production in the Southeast Asia is being hindered by local contigencies against the coronavirus pandemic,...
Monday 4 May 2020
Six-inch foundries see fabs run at full utilization
Taiwan-based six-inch foundries including Mosel Vitelic and Episil Technologies have enjoyed growing demand for power devices such as MOSFET chips for use in notebooks and servers,...
Monday 4 May 2020
Taiwan 1Q20 economic growth estimated at 1.54%
Taiwan's economic growth rate for first-quarter 2020 is preliminarily estimated at 1.54%, 0.26pp lower than the 1.80% forecast in February 2020 and the lowest quarterly level since...