Yageo optimistic about 3Q21
Passive component vendor Yageo has expressed optimism about its operations in the third quarter of 2021, citing stable growth in demand for automotive and industrial applications......»»
Brinno optimistic about shipment prospects for 2022
Time-lapse camera maker Brinno has expressed optimism about its operations next year, citing strong ODM demand and own-brand sales despite ill effects from China's power rationing policy and the lingering component shortages in the supply chain......»»
Industry watch: What I have learned from Acer founder Stan Shih
Acer founder Stan Shih founder has been engaged in the IT industry for 50 years. That's not easy. He deserves our respect not because he is a senior industrial leader but because he has been always optimistic and enthusiastic. I often ask for his adv.....»»
Taiwan ranked largest semiconductor equipment market in 3Q21
Worldwide semiconductor equipment billings increased 8% sequentially and a robust 38% on year to US$26.8 billion in the third quarter of 2021, according to SEMI. The quarter also marked the fifth consecutive quarter of record-high billings......»»
Taiwan firms optimistic about low-voltage MOSFET demand for AIoT apps
Low-voltage MOSFET demand will be propelled by a wide range of AIoT device applications, encouraging Taiwan-based power device makers to strengthen their related product portfolios, according to industry sources......»»
Synaptics to deepen deployments in AIoT for digital transformation
Synaptics, optimistic about business opportunities arising from digital transformation, is stepping up efforts to expand product portfolios and strengthen deployments in AIoT solutions, according to Roy Chang, its Taiwan sales country manager......»»
Heat dissipation vendors cautiously optimistic about 2022 as Samsung reintroduces vapor chambers to new phones
Samsung Electronics reportedly is looking to once again use vapor chambers (VCs) in its new mobile phone models slated for launch in 2022. While it may not all be smooth sailing, heat dissipation companies are cautiously optimistic about the heat dis.....»»
PC shipments in China set 3Q21 record by breaking through 15 million units, says Canalys
PC shipments (desktops and notebooks) in China grew 3% annually and 10% sequentially to reach more than 15 million units in the third quarter of 2021......»»
Global NAND flash output value surges 15% in 3Q21, says TrendForce
The global NAND flash industry generated US$18.88 billion in output value in the third quarter of 2021, up 15% sequentially. The growth was primarily driven by strong demand from the data center and smartphone industries, according to TrendForce......»»
Chin Poon optimistic auto supply chain recovery will drive auto shipments in 2022
Chin Poon Industrial, a Taiwan-based automotive PCB manufacturer, held an investor conference on Nov. 26 to talk about their views on the future global automotive electronics market......»»
Thailand 5G smartphone shipments hit new high in 3Q21
Thailand's smartphone shipments decreased 14% on-year in the third quarter this year but shipments of 5G models hit a new high, according to Counterpoint Research. COVID infection also peaked in the third quarter in Thailand......»»
Mitac optimistic about 2022
Mitac Holdings has expressed optimism about its operations next year, thanks to robust orders for servers, as well as recovery in demand for automotive and industrial tablets......»»
Elizabeth Holmes says she forged pharma reports—for all the right reasons
Former CEO blames COO Balwani for overly optimistic financial projections. Enlarge / Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes along with her partner, Billy Evans, right, leave the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building on November.....»»
Leadframe supplier CWTC optimistic about demand from OSATs in 2022
Leadframe supplier Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) remains optimistic about demand from the IC backend sector in 2022, despite market concerns about recent corrections in OSATs' capacity utilization rates......»»
India smartwatch vendors see staggering shipment growth in 3Q21
Local smartwatch brands in India scored a combined of 75% share of their domestic market in third-quarter 2021, driven by holiday shopping during the Diwali period, according to Counterpoint Research's latest report......»»
Strong PWM IC demand boosts Silergy revenue, profits in 3Q21
Robust demand for power management ICs buoyed fabless chipmaker Silergy's sales and profit performance in the third quarter of 2021......»»
AUO, Innolux 3Q21 sales little affected by TV panel price drops
While LCD TV panel prices have been dropping since July 2021, AU Optronics (AUO) and Innolux have seen little impact on its third-quarter 2021 operation, judging from their profitability......»»
Nan Ya PCB expects double-digit revenue growth in 2022
Taiwan-based Nan Ya PCB is optimistic that its 2022 revenues will register another double-digit growth on new ABF and BT production capacities gradually coming online......»»
Compal reports revenue growth in 3Q21
Compal Electronics has reported its third-quarter 2021 consolidated revenues rose 29% sequentially to arrive at NT$336.86 billion (US$11.99 billion) with operating net profits growing 41% on quarter to NT$3.6 billion and operating profit margin at 1......»»
URE reports 3Q21 loss, Motech profitable
Solar cell and module makers United Renewable Energy (URE) and Motech Industries have released financial reports for third-quarter 2021, with the former suffering operating loss of NT$62.0 million (US$2.2 million) and the latter recording operating p.....»»
Arcadyan sees order visibility extended to end-2022
Taiwan-based networking device maker Arcadyan Technology has seen clear order visibility through the end of 2022, and is therefore optimistic about its operations next year, according to the company's president Edward Tseng......»»