Foxconn Setting up China Headquarters in Shanghai

May 9, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Apple supplier Foxconn plans to set up headquarters in China, as part of the company's growing expansion in manufacturing and commercial operations. (read the story…) Related items Foxconn to construct China headquarters in Shanghai Apple supplier Foxconn says to hit 10 percent revenue growth in 2012 Explosion at factory owned by Apple supplier Pegatron...

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Lite-On IT April revenues up sequentially

May 9, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Lite-On IT, which makes optical disc drives (ODDs), has reported consolidated revenues of NT$4.73 billion (US$160 million) for April, growing 5.7% on month but falling 10.4% on year. (read the story…) Related items Foxconn denies report it's working on Apple iTV Computex 2012: Irtouch claims breakthrough in infrared touch Tech agenda: Internet Week New...

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China market: Lenovo trial sales of smart TVs fall short of expectation

May 9, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Lenovo started trial sales of smart TVs in the China market on April 26 and sales performance has fallen short of expectations due to high pricing, according to industry sources. (read the story…) Related items Foxconn building Shanghai HQ, aims at China market ASRock tapping China market partly through Asustek channels China market: Asustek,...

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EM ASIA FX-Europe's political woes hit Asia FX; won, ringgit break support

May 9, 2012 | NEWS

SINGAPORE, May 9 (Reuters) – Most emerging Asian currenciesfell on Wednesday, with the South Korean won and the Malaysianringgit breaking through technical support, on worries thatausterity moves Europe … (read the story…) Related items EM ASIA FX-Greece turmoils hit Asia FX, caution by cbanks contains slide Asia Private Equity Weekly News, May 14, 2012...

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Samsung aims to take up 60% of India smartphone market in 2012

May 9, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Having captured a 45% share of the smartphone market in India in the first quarter of 2012, Samsung Electronics has revealed recently that it aims to ship 11 million smartphones in the market for a 60% share for the year. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan Stock Market May See Mild Consolidation Taiwan LED...

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Himax Technologies, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

May 9, 2012 | FINANCE

TAINAN, Taiwan — Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or "Company"), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced financial … (continue…) Related items Himax Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results Himax Technologies, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results GigaMedia Announces First-Quarter 2012 Financial Results...

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Give to charity at a cash machine

May 9, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

People will be able to make charitable donations at the same time as withdrawing money from thousands of cash machines across the UK from this summer. (read more here…) Related items Making money from electricity Gambia: Taiwan Again Make Money in Fast-Growing Emerging Markets the Easy Way China, Taiwan welcome closer relations Carnival-like 2012...

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Insiders Support Selling U.S. Jets to Taiwan to Counter China

May 9, 2012 | OPPORTUNITY

Two-thirds of National Journal's National Security Insiders support the sale of new U.S.-made fighter jets to Taiwan in light of Chinese military expansion. (read more here…) Related items Sharp, Hon Hai to jointly make panels in China -Nikkei Taiwan warns SEA: Watch out for Chinese military buildup Linde Expands TFT-LCD Footprint in China with...

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Deals of the day — mergers and acquisitions

May 8, 2012 | TELECOM

May 7 (Reuters) – The following bids, mergers, acquisitionsand disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies werereported by 2000 GMT on Monday: ** Billionaire investor Carl Icahn won control of oilrefiner CVR Energy Inc after shareholders flocked toaccept a takeover offer valuing the company at about $2.6billion, ending a three-month-long war of words with...

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Some Asian Currencies Rise, Led by Taiwan Dollar, on German Data

May 8, 2012 | FINANCE

Some Asian currencies rose, led by Taiwan’s dollar and South Korea’s won, after better-than- estimated German factory data tempered concern that Europe’s debt crisis will worsen. (continue…) Related items Indian Rupee Leads Asian Currency Gains on Surprise Reduction in Reserves Asian Currencies Strengthen, Led by Won, as Bernanke Shows Growth Optimism Asian Currencies Strengthen...

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Taishin Gets Regulatory Approval To Set Up Branch In Vietnam

May 8, 2012 | FINANCE

Taiwan financial regulator said Tuesday it has approved Taishin Financial Holding Co.'s (2887.TW) proposal to establish a bank branch in Ho Chi Min City.Taishin now has a representative office in the city and the upgrade is aimed at better serving overseas Taiwanese businesses, the Financial Supervisory Commission said in a statement.Taishin is the biggest...

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Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsUS names career diplomat Marut to Taiwan office

May 8, 2012 | NEWS

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – The United States has named a career diplomat to head its de facto embassy in Taiwan. The American Institute in Taiwan announced Tuesday that 27-year State Department veteran Christopher Marut will become its leader in August. (read the story…) Related items Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsJail for Taiwan mom...

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Taiwan firm Want Want has no Chinese backing, says chairman

May 8, 2012 | FINANCE

Want Want Group chairman Tsai Eng-meng attended a public hearing on the group's acquisition bid of China Network Systems Co. (CNS) in the Legislative Yuan, yesterday, during which he voiced his love f ….. (continue…) Related items Taiwan pushes stock gains tax bill forward Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report...

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Taiwan Stocks May Reverse Monday's Losses

May 8, 2012 | FINANCE

Taiwan Stocks May Reverse Monday's Losses (continue…) Related items Taiwan Stocks May Reverse Thursday’s Losses Taiwan stocks recover from previous day’s losses Taiwan stocks fall as pricey currency raises earnings concern Taiwan Stocks May See Resistance At 7,400 Points Taiwan Stock Market May Reverse Monday's Losses

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Kindle Fire Gets Doused — After Scorching Prospects For Other Android Tablets

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Amazon’s low price, underpowered tablet has caused more problems for other Android tablet makers than for Apple. In the process, it has sealed Apple’s dominance of the surging tablet market. (read the story…) Related items Are Android Tablets Dead? Kindle Fire Grabs Over 50 Percent of the Android Tablet Market IDC: Apple dominates tablet...

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Foxconn may receive large-size TV orders from Vizio, say sources

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Foxconn Electronics is likely to also land large-size OEM TV orders from Vizio in addition to existing clients including Sharp and Suning Appliance after it took up a 46.5% stake in Sharp's 10G LCD panel line, according to industry sources. (read the story…) Related items Asustek orders 1-1.2 million Intel 7 series chipsets MSI...

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ASRock tapping China market partly through Asustek channels

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

ASRock has set aside a budget of over NT$100 million (US$3.4 million) for setting up a retail network in the China market, and has obtained assistance from Asustek Computer which has had its retail outlets in some areas in China market ASRock motherboards, according to industry sources. (read the story…) Related items Android 4.0...

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Industrial Technology Research Institute to Release 291 Patents

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

HSINCHU, TAIWAN– – Industrial Technology Research Institute , the largest applied R&D organization in Taiwan, is set to release 190 cases including 291 patents. ITRI invites private companies to register … (read the story…) Related items Initializing Satellite & Vehicle-Carried ITC Development Taiwan PCB production value to rise 5% in 2012 Taiwan 4Q11 panel...

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Taiwan Stocks Unlikely To Sustain Gains

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan Stocks Unlikely To Sustain Gains (read the story…) Related items Taiwan Stock Market May See Continued Support Taiwan fights to keep foreign talent Taiwan Stocks: Support At 7,000 Points May Be In Danger Morgan Stanley downgrades Taiwan indexes MSCI downgrades Taiwan's weighting on two key indexes

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Taiwan-based solar wafer makers report 1Q12 net losses

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan-based solar wafer makers have not been able to climb out of losses since second half of 2011 despite the fact that most solar wafer firms have clear order visibility in recent months. (read the story…) Related items Foxconn losses narrow to $17.65m Taiwan stocks trim losses ahead of tech company earnings Taiwan Stock...

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Advantech expanding into emerging markets outside China

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

Industrial PC player Advantech has been aggressively expanding into other potential markets outside of China and is currently putting more focus in emerging markets such as India, Latin America, Indonesia and Russia. (read the story…) Related items Android 4.0 tablet sells for $170 Advantech takes full control of Advansus Taiwan Tech Firms Challenge iPad...

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China government refutes rumors of banning Google from mobile devices

May 8, 2012 | TECHNOLOGY

According to China media outlet ND Daily, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), has said the department has not issued any announcement regarding banning the usage of Google on mobile devices. (read the story…) Related items MSI Releases Z77A-GD80 Motherboard Infonetics Research: First VoLTE Equipment Spending Buoys Carrier VoIP...

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Cathay Financial 1Q FX Hedging Cost 100 BPs Vs 360 BPs Year Earlier

May 8, 2012 | FINANCE

Cathay Financial Holding Co. (continue…) Related items Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report Cathay Financial: Talking With 'Several' Chinese Banks About Buying Stakes Taiwan’s Cathay in talks on China leasing firm stake Taiwan Approves Cathay Financial, Conning Joint-Venture Plan On Asset Management Taiwan stocks post best daily pct gain in...

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GigaMedia to Report First-Quarter 2012 Financial Results on May 17

May 8, 2012 | FINANCE

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — GigaMedia Limited (GIGM) announced today that it will report its first-quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, May 17, 2012 after the market … (continue…) Related items GigaMedia Announces First-Quarter 2012 Financial Results GigaMedia to Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Financial Results on March 22 South American Silver...

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