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Friday 15 May 2015
Taiwan market: Microsoft releases 3 smartphones for entry-level to mid-range segment
Microsoft has launched three smartphones, the Lumia 640 LTE, Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM and Lumia 430 Dual SIM, in the Taiwan market, targeting the entry-level to mid-range segment.
Friday 15 May 2015
Taiwan market: HTC to launch One M9+ smartphone
HTC has launched its new flagship model, the HTC One M9+, in the Taiwan market, priced at NT$23,000 (US$781) unlocked.
Thursday 14 May 2015
Japan sees bankruptcies down 18% on year in April, but overall debt rises, says research firm
The number of enterprise filing for bankruptcy in Japan was down 18% on year to reach 748 cases in April, but enterprises' overall debts were up 37% on year to reach JPY192.8 billion...
Thursday 14 May 2015
Korea IT players aggressively investing in Vietnam
Korea-based IT players such as Samsung Electronics, Samsung Display and LG Electronics see Vietnam as an important production base and have been increasing their investments in the...
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Fire at Inventec warehouse not affecting operations
Inventec's headquarters warehouse in Taipei, Taiwan was struck by a fire on May 12, but no damage occurred to personnel or property. The fire will not affect the company's operations,...
Wednesday 13 May 2015
India LED light bulb procurement leading to large price cuts, say Taiwan makers
The India government has started open-bids for two million LED light bulbs in two years for subsidizing purchases by local consumers, and wining prices for a 7W-equivalent 600lm LED...
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Taiwan market: Samsung to launch blue topaz Galaxy S6
Samsung Electronics plans to launch its limited edition of blue topaz Galaxy S6 in the Taiwan market on May 18, to cash in on the current high demand for the Galaxy S6 devices in...
Wednesday 13 May 2015
Taiwan market: Vee TIME to stop WiMAX operations
Taiwan-based WiMAX operator Vee TIME has decided to stop operations due to large cumulative operating losses, according to the company.
Tuesday 12 May 2015
Taiwan server players look to expand into China
Taiwan server players such as Inventec, Mitac International and AIC are optimistic about China's server market and have been accelerating their expansion into the market, while Quanta...
Tuesday 12 May 2015
Taiwan market: Competition for entry-level smartphones heating up
Competition in Taiwan's entry-level smartphone market is intensifying as a number of vendors including Asustek Computer, HTC, InFocus and Xiaomi Technology have stepped up their presence...
Tuesday 12 May 2015
Taiwan market: Ambit to start 4G operation
Taiwan-based Ambit Microsystems, a subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics, has announced that it will kick off 4G telecom services on May 15.
Monday 11 May 2015
Taiwan touch-panel players see weak performance in April
Young Fast Optoelectronics has reported its April 2015 revenues reached NT$243 million (US$7.9 million), down 26.13% on month and down 65.51% on year.
Monday 11 May 2015
Capex from Taiwan panel makers in 2015 to reach NT$80 billion, says report
Capital expenditures from the four main panel makers in Taiwan, including AU Optronics (AUO), Innolux, Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) and HannStar Display, are expected to reach an...
Monday 11 May 2015
Taiwan large-size LCD panels – 1Q 2015
Weak demand in the monitor, notebook and tablet markets dampened Taiwan panel makers' shipments to the IT applications segments in the first quarter of 2015. Taiwan's monitor panel...
Monday 11 May 2015
Taiwan sees decreased April export value, says MOF
Taiwan recorded total export value of US$23.49 billion for April 2015, decreasing 7.1% on month and 11.7% on year, while the corresponding total import value of US$18.73 billion fell...