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Monday 20 November 2017
Taiwan attracts foreign direct investment of over US$5.5 billion in January-October
The Taiwan's government approved 2,719 foreign direct investment projects (except from China) with a total value of US$5.523 billion in January-October 2017, decreasing 4.19% and...
Monday 20 November 2017
Apple reportedly whittles down micro LED R&D team in Taiwan
Apple has reportedly downsized its R&D team for development of micro LED display products in Longtan, northern Taiwan, due to issues related to mass transfer of micro LED chips...
Friday 17 November 2017
Taiwan government to boost general participation in setting up rooftop PV systems
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced a program to encourage owners of residential, commercial and office buildings to apply for setting up rooftop PV systems...
Thursday 16 November 2017
AI to bring opportunities, challenges for Taiwan semiconductor industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) will bring huge business opportunities and challenges for Taiwan's semiconductor industry, and the industry will face fierce competition from China, where...
Thursday 16 November 2017
Taiwan 2-tier touch panel makers see profit margins improving
Taiwan-based second-tier touch panel makers have seen their profit margins improve recently as their efforts to penetrate into the niche and industry segments have begun bearing fruit,...
Thursday 16 November 2017
Advantech expanding Europe service center
Advantech has announced plans to expand its service center in Europe, doubling the size of the facility's warehouse and office space and almost tripling its assembly services (CTOS)...
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Worldwide notebook shipment update – October 2017
Four out of the top-5 notebook brands experienced on-year shipment declines in October mainly because of weak demand from the consumer sector. The vendors turning their focus to boosting...
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Taiwan government meets with PV makers over possible US anti-dumping measures
Taiwan's Bureau of Foreign Trade has met with 14 local makers and exporters of solar cells and PV modules to discuss how to cope with possible anti-dumping measures to be taken by...
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Taiwan market: Garmin to launch D2 Charlie aviator watch
Garmin has unveiled D2 Charlie, a watch specifically designed for aviators, for the Taiwan market at a recommended retail price of NT$32,990 (US$1,092), according to Garmin Taiwan.
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Innolux to take up Foxconn 6G LTPS line
Innolux will take up Foxconn Electronics' 6G LTPS LCD fab in Luzhu, southern Taiwan for NT$31.4 billion (US$1.041 billion), a move which will ramp up its global LTPS panel market...
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Synopsys extends help for Taiwan AI development
Synopsys has signed a letter-of-intent (LOI) with a Taiwan government-run research lab to form a strategic partnership to help the country develop an artificial intelligence (AI)...
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Taiwan LCD TVs – 3Q 2017
Shipments to North America saw significant growth in the third quarter of 2017 because of seasonality. Year-end holiday promotions are expected to drive up Taiwan's LCD TV shipments...
Tuesday 14 November 2017
HY Electronic to acquire major stake in TGI
Power discrete component supplier HY Electronic specializing in diode products has disclosed plans to acquire a 70% stake in Taiwan GPP (TGI) for NT$350 million (US$11.52 million).
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Taiwan to increase industrial land supply
The Taiwan government has announced measures to increase land supply in a bid to boost investments in industrial sectors.
Monday 13 November 2017
Taiwan seeking to secure sufficient electricity after phasing out nuclear power
The Taiwan government has promised to make efforts to secure stable and sufficient power supply to achieve its goal of completely phasing out nuclear power by 2025.