A Taiwanese delegation led by M.J. Wu, Director General of Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), recently attended the 21st Taiwan-France Industrial Cooperation Consultation Meeting (ICCM) held June 12, 2014 in Paris, France. Taiwan was represented by government officials and representatives of government-sponsored research institutes who discussed iss...

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO), a major maker of thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels in Taiwan, recently announced self-audited consolidated revenue of NT$34.1 billion (US$1.14 billion) for June 2014, down 2.6% month-on-month (MoM) and 7.9% year-on-year (YoY). In Q2, 2014, AUO's self-audited consolidated revenues totaled NT$102.0 billion (US$3.4 billion), up 8.8% quarter-on-qua...

Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. Ltd. of Taiwan, a major global EMS (electronics manufacturing services) provider, recently won a 3-year order from the Mexican government for 7 million 23.6-inch LCD TVs. The supplier has begun small-batch shipments in June, and will continue expanding shipments in the second half of the year. For the rest of 2014, Hon Hai is expected to deliver two to three mill...

Innolux Display Corp., Taiwan's largest supplier of thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, topped global counterparts in supplying panels for automotive, medical and aerospace applications, according to company president J.C. Wang. Wang said that Innolux is the largest supplier of automotive displays to German luxury-car maker BMW, with annual deliveries of more than 10 ...

Shipments of 4K2K, or UHD (Ultra High Definition), TV panels have been better than expected, due mainly to vendors' promotions during the May 1st extended vacation in China and the HD broadcasting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Some 4.4 million 4K2K TV panels are believed to have been delivered in Q2, for a penetration of 7% in the overall TV-panel market, according to WitsView Technology Corp., an ...

Delta Electronics, Inc. of Taiwan, the world's largest supplier of power supply units, recently launched its smart energy storage systems in France, and plans to integrate also the Smart Grid and Photovoltaics (PV) related applications in the future. Delta has begun small-batch deliveries of energy-storage systems to Europe, and plans to copy such business model to develop sales in Japan. Delt...

Prices have been rising since late June for thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, which is expected to continue into the third quarter and upgrade panel suppliers' profitability as result, according to industry sources. Among all product categories and sizes, notebook PC and under-42-inch TV panels enjoy the highest price-hike rate, including a US$3-plus hike for 32...

Terry Guo, chairman of Hon Hai Group, the parent group of Taiwan's largest thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) maker Innolux Display Corp., recently said that Innolux is now the world's third-largest player, but aims to become the No. 2. The world's top-2 suppliers of large-sized (larger than 10-inch) TFT-LCD panels are LGD and Samsung, both based in South Korea. If Innol...

Taiwan-based Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the world's largest manufacturer of assembled bicycles, recently announced plans to develop its global business through a multi-brand strategy. King Liu, chairman of Giant, said after his company's recent shareholder meeting that Giant would launch the world's first female bicycle brand, "Liv," this year. In addition, the group's "Momentum" brand, or...

To promote investment in western Malaysia, a delegation of legislators and commercial representatives from the state of Selangor held the Investment Opportunity in Selangor Business Luncheon on June 24 for Taiwanese media and enterprises interested in investing there. The Malaysian delegation included state assembly members Y.B. Mr. Ean Yong Hian Wah, Y.B. Haji Sallehen Bin Nukhyi, and Y.B. ...