Foxconn Technology Group, which makes Apple Inc's products, is confident of achieving a 10 percent growth in its revenues this year, chief Terry Gou said on Thursday, as it plans its new China headquarters … (read the story…) Related items Apple, supplier Foxconn to share costs on improving factories Apple to Help Pay Costs...
Taiwan says its exports declined 6 percent to $25.5 billion in April amid waning foreign demand for its tech products. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan cuts 2012 growth forecast to 3.4 percent China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term Fewer Taiwan firms see good sales in April Taiwan media fight highlights...
Taiwan's government on Monday lowered its economic growth forecast for 2012 to 3.4 percent from 3.8 percent as demand fades for the island's mainstay electronic exports. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan exports fell 6 percent in April China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term Taiwan media fight highlights China ties concern...
Downgrade came after Nokia Corp. posted huge first-quarter losses and a 30 percent drop in sales (read on…) Related items Nokia shares drop 15% after profit warning Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking in April Infonetics: Operators Using Residential Gateways to Boost Broadband Revenue via Home Automation, Video 500 arrested Asia-wide over...
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC, which saw profits tumble 70 percent in the first quarter of the year, could make a comeback thanks to its recently-launched HTC One series phone, says an analyst. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's HTC Shares Limit Down After Weak Guidance Taiwan smartphone maker HTC 4Q profits fall 26 pct...
Property sales in Taiwan fell almost 40 percent in the first quarter of 2012 to a ten-year low, mainly due to a new "luxury tax" aimed at reining in speculators, the interior ministry said Saturday. (read the story…) Related items Data show Taiwan's luxury tax more a failure than success Taiwan exports fell 6...
The Taiwan stock market has closed lower now in two straight sessions, plunging almost 200 points or 2.6 percent en route to an 11-week closing low. The Taiwan Stock Exchange finished just above the 7,585-point plateau, and now investors are expected to go hunting for bargains when the market kicks off trade on Wednesday....
TAIPEI — Bank of America Merrill Lynch has raised its forecast for Taiwan's inflation in 2012 from 2 percent to 2.2 percent following the government's announcement of major increases in power rates. (continue…) Related items Taiwan Semi: Merrill Downgrades, Citing Margin, Cycle Risks Taiwan sells 20-year govt bonds at 1.708 pct yield Taiwan sells...
Taiwan will end a long-standing government subsidy to raise electricity rates in a bid to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions, possibly slowing the island's economic recovery. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan utility workers protest after rate hikes Taiwan exports fell 6 percent in April Taiwan cuts 2012 growth forecast to 3.4 percent...
According to TrendForce, 2012 will mark the beginning of the ultrabook era. PC OEMs are eagerly working on ultrabook development , and the thin-and-light trend will spur overall PC growth in 2H12. TrendForce indicates that the additional support from ultrabooks will help total notebook shipment volume increase by 9 percent to a forecasted 213...
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher now in three straight sessions, rising more than 105 points or 1.3 percent in the process. The Taiwan Stock Exchange finished just above the 8,075-point plateau, and now traders are looking for further upside when the market kicks off trade on Monday. (read the story…) Related items...
Taiwan's largest carrier China Airlines has said it will increase flights to Japan by around 30 percent beginning from Sunday to meet rising demand. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan exports fell 6 percent in April Taiwan cuts 2012 growth forecast to 3.4 percent Taiwan exports wane in Nov amid weaker demand Taiwan’s exports...
