U.S. semiconductor and telecom giant Qualcomm, in partnership with a Chinese ... This announcement comes at a difficult time for Qualcomm, as the government of Taiwan just hit the company with a record-setting $773 million fine as the result of an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Exports Hit New High
Taiwan's exports hit a new high in September on the back of solid global demand for high-tech devices, marking the 12th consecutive month in which the country's outbound sales posted year-on-year growth, the ministry of finance said Wednesday, CNA reported. ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm handed record $774m antitrust fine in Taiwan
The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission said on Wednesday it had fined ... Korea could find inspiration out of it, but that ruling is already being appealed.“ Qualcomm holds intellectual property that is central to how 3G and 4G networks operate, and supplies ... ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm fined $774 million for abusing monopoly on smartphone modems in Taiwan
Qualcomm has been hit with a nearly $774 million fine by Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission, which said today that the chip maker abused its monopoly over smartphone modems to squeeze higher licensing fees and better terms out of its customers. Taiwan is ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese beef brings increasing business to Taiwan restaurant chain
TAIPEI – A restaurant chain in Taiwan has seen its business ... In the economic dialogue, Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, who doubles as finance minister, and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will serve as their respective sides’ representatives. ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm faces $774 million antitrust fine in Taiwan
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission has fined the company the equivalent of $774 million over claims it abused its dominance of cellular chipsets in phones. The company effectively has a monopoly over CDMA, WCDMA (3G) and LTE chipsets, the Commission said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan fines Qualcomm $774 million for antitrust violations
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) faces an antitrust fine in Taiwan, the latest in a years-long streak of regulatory setbacks to its business model that comes as it also fights U.S. regulators and iPhone maker Apple Inc (AAPL.O) in court over ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan fines Qualcomm $774 million for anti-trust violations
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission said on Wednesday it would fine U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) T$23.4 billion ($774.14 million) for anti-trust violations of its chip technology. The Commission said in a Chinese-language ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Qualcomm comments on fine imposed by Taiwan FTC
* Fine imposed by Taiwan FTC bears no relationship to amount of Co’s revenues or activities in Taiwan * Co will appeal amount of fine imposed by Taiwan FTC and method used to calculate it Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm Fined Record $773 Million in Taiwan Antitrust Probe
Qualcomm Inc. was fined a record NT$23.4 billion ($773 million) by Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission in the latest blow from regulators over the way the U.S. company prices mobile phone chips and patents. The company has been violating antitrust rules for ... ( read original story ...)
Qualcomm hammered by Taiwan FTC for $773 million for wireless technology antitrust violations
The Taiwan courts have handed down a $773 million fine, finding Qualcomm guilty of anti-trust and monopolistic tactics in how it sells its chips to manufacturers —the same thing that Apple is accusing it of doing. According to an account published by ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei, Manila to renew investment guarantee pact soon: vice minister
The forum opened in Taipei on Wednesday, gathering government officials and business leaders from the New Southbound Policy target countries to discuss the direction and actions for closer cooperation with Taiwan. Wang said the New Southbound Policy aims ... ( read original story ...)
Niko Partners: Taiwan’s game market on path to $2.35 billion by 2021
That shows the potential of the small nation’s game business and the intensity of its fans. Taiwan’s population of 23.5 million is 55th in the world, but it is the 15th-largest PC and mobile games market worldwide. It is the largest market in greater ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan monopoly regulator fines Qualcomm more than $770M
Qualcomm has been fined more than $770 million by Taiwan’s anti-monopoly regulator – adding to the global assault on the San Diego wireless giant’s business model. The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission announced the fine on its website Wednesday following ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Taiwan Sept exports surge at best pace in 7 yrs, showing solid tech demand
* Sept exports rise 28.1 pct y/y, compared with Aug's 12.7 pct * Exports to China +29.6 pct y/y in Sept, to US +20.6 pct * Electronics exports a 'historical milestone' - ministry By Jess Macy Yu and Jeanny Kao TAIPEI, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's already ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Fair Trade Commission fines Qualcomm more than $700 mln
HONG KONG, Oct 11 (Reuters) - The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission said on Wednesday it will fine U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm Inc T$23.4 billion ($774.14 million) for anti-trust violations of its chip technology. The Commission said in a Chinese-language statement ... ( read original story ...)