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Wednesday 17 October 2018
Google launches Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL in Taiwan
Google has launched the latest models of its Pixel lineup, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, in the Taiwan market, taking pre-orders immediately with delivery to begin on November 1.
Wednesday 17 October 2018
Taiwanese executives leaving China flat panel industry
Many top executives from Taiwan who had helped China build up its flat panel industry have left the country, which has become a powerhouse in the display business and is keener to...
Wednesday 17 October 2018
Lead frame makers expanding capacity to better serve IDMs
Taiwan-based lead frame suppliers such as Jih Lin Technology will build additional production capacity to satisfy growing demand from their IDM customers, despite the growing economic...
Wednesday 17 October 2018
Everlight loses patent lawsuit in Japan
The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a claim filed by LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics that Japan-based Nichia, Citizen Electronics and Daiko Electric infringed...
Wednesday 17 October 2018
Flexium, Unimicron fined for environmental violations in China
Taiwan-based Flexium Interconnect and Unimicron Technology have both been fined for violating environmental regulations in Kunshan, China.
Wednesday 17 October 2018
CEATEC Japan 2018 opens
CEATEC Japan 2018 opened on October 16, with the four-day event showcasing the country's growth strategies and Society 5.0, its vision of a super-smart community of the future in...
Wednesday 17 October 2018
China recruiting engineering talent in Taiwan IC design industry
Senior engineers and executives at Taiwan-based IC design houses are being targeted by China-based firms looking to enhance their homegrown technology capability, according to industry...
Tuesday 16 October 2018
Taiwan suppliers remain cautious about orders for new iPhones
Despite the iPhone XR slated for launch in the latter half of October, Taiwan-based suppliers engaged in the Apple supply chain remain cautious about orders for the new iPhone series...
Tuesday 16 October 2018
Tatung to construct PV power plant in southern Taiwan
Electric machinery and home appliance maker Tatung has disclosed it will invest in a project to construct a 133MWp PV power station in Tainan, southern Taiwan.
Tuesday 16 October 2018
KYEC obtains NT$14.2 billion syndicated loan
Testing house King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) has signed a five-year syndicated loan for NT$14.2 billion (US$458.5 million) with 17 local banks in Taiwan, according to a company filing...
Monday 15 October 2018
Samsung to launch Galaxy A7 in Taiwan in early November
Samsung Electronics plans to launch its newly released Galaxy A7 in the Taiwan market in early November, priced at NT$10,990 (US$356), targeting the mid-range segment, according to...
Monday 15 October 2018
Spirox to scale down sale of Xcerra products
Taiwan-based Spirox, which distributes and sells packaging and testing equipment, will no longer be Xcerra's exclusive sales agent in the Greater China region, which will significantly...
Monday 15 October 2018
IBM eyes server maintenance business opportunity in Greater China
IBM Taiwan has announced partnerships with Taiwan-based technology service providers Lealea Technology, HPi, Tung-I Information Services (TIIS), Ecom Software and Bestcom Infotech...
Friday 12 October 2018
Canon launches PowerShot SX740 HS in Taiwan
Canon has introduced PowerShot SX740 HS digital MILC to Taiwan at a recommended retail price of NT$11,990 (US$388).
Friday 12 October 2018
Taiwan partners to gain from Xilinx 7nm FPGA rollout in 2019
Xilinx will mass roll out its next-generation 7nm FPGA chips in 2019, and TSMC and other Xilinx supply chain partners including Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) and Answer Technology...