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Monday 26 March 2018
BizLink revenues and profits grow in 2017
Connector and cable maker BizLink has reported consolidated revenues of NT$15.6 billion (US$531.96 million) for 2017, growing 69.41% on year with net profits also increasing 27.75%...
Monday 26 March 2018
Taiwan 3D sensor supply chain to gain more from new iPhones
As Apple has reportedly decided to continue using 3D sensor-based face recognition in its new iPhone devices in 2018, Taiwan suppliers in the 3D sensor supply chain, including those...
Monday 26 March 2018
Taiwan February manufacturing production index down
Taiwan recorded manufacturing production index (2011 as base year) of 95.57 for February 2018, decreasing 18.46% sequentially and 2.86% on year, according to the Ministry of Economic...
Friday 23 March 2018
Taiwan government to promote cyber security industry
The Taiwan government's Department of Cyber Security has worked out plans to promote the country's cyber security industry, aiming to aiming to create 40 cyber security startups by...
Friday 23 March 2018
IC designers gaining from strong demand for AI-based ASICs
The growing application of AI to terminal devices has triggered a new wave of IC design and IP resources reorganization, with device makers showing increasing demand for ASICs, either...
Thursday 22 March 2018
Google kicks off Intelligent Taiwan initiative
Google has started the Intelligent Taiwan initiative to help promote digital transformation of the country's economy and strengthen AI (artificial intelligence) capability of its...
Thursday 22 March 2018
Taiwan Mobile forming IoT platform
Taiwan Mobile is teaming up with more than 50 partners to create the largest IoT platform in Taiwan aiming to tap into the fields including the IoV, wearable, smart home and smart...
Thursday 22 March 2018
LG opens flagship retail store in Taiwan
LG Electronics opened its first flagship retail store in Taipei on March 20 aiming to further boost the sale of its major product lines, including ultra-thin TVs, IT products, smart...
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Samsung enhances 8-inch foundry offerings
Samsung Electronics has announced more value added 8-inch (200mm) technology solutions for its foundry customers. On top of its existing embedded flash memory (eFlash), power, display...
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Taiwan annual machinery output to challenge NT$2 trillion with smart models
Taiwan's machinery industry is moving to challenge the goal of NT$2 trillion (US$68.46 billion) in annual production value by stepping up the development of smart systems integrating...
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Offshore wind farm project signs with 14 Taiwan insurers
Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm project, a joint venture established by Canada-based Northland Power and Singapore-based Yushan Energy for developing two offshore wind farms in Taiwan,...
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Topco to construct PV power station for Taisugar
Semiconductor material distributor Topco Scientific has won a contract to build a PV power station for state-run Taiwan Sugar Company (Taisugar).
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Taiwan February export order value decreases
Taiwan received export orders totaling US$32.45 billion in February 2018, decreasing 24.6% sequentially and 3.8% on year, according the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
Wednesday 21 March 2018
China Big Fund unlikely to invest in SAS
Rumors have claimed China's Big Fund is looking to invest in Taiwan-based Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) in order to secure wafer supply, but sources close to the semiconductor...
Tuesday 20 March 2018
Taiwan PV supply chain struggling to prevent price declines
Taiwan-based PV supply chain, mostly consisting of solar cell makers, has been hit by fast falling prices despite increasing local demand.