Quanta obtains major gaming notebook orders from Acer
Taiwan-based ODM Quanta Computer has obtained orders from Acer for all gaming notebook models slated for launch in 2023, according to industry sources.
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Macro headwinds bring more uncertainty to Taiwan electronics manufacturing outlook
Rising raw materials costs from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and worsening inflation continue to challenge Taiwan’s electronics manufacturing industry, bringing more uncertainty to the industry outlook this year, according to the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER).
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Global microprocessor sales to rise 12% in 2022, says IC Insights
Worldwide microprocessor sales are expected to maintain double-digit percentage growth in 2022, despite economic troubles brewing this year, according to IC Insights.
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LGES signs MoU with Compass Minerals for lithium supply
LG Energy Solution has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based mining company Compass Minerals for battery-grade lithium materials. According to Korean news outlets, this was LGES’s first agreement with an American lithium supplier.
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Ikka to acquire Sol-plus to supply EV plastic components
Car parts supplier Daiichi Kasei Co (IKKA) has announced that it is acquiring Japan-based tier-2 automotive supplier Sol-Plus and its subsidiaries in Japan and Thailand with cash and stock swaps. The acquisition will complement IKKA’s presence in the global EV supply chain.
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Xiaomi may renew mobile SoC development via new IC design JV
Chinese handset vendor Xiaomi recently has deepened its in-house chip development by investing in a new semiconductor company, sparking market speculation that Xiaomi may renew development of its own mobile SoCs, according to industry sources.
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CHT, AWS team up to help Taiwan clients improve data governance
Taiwan’s top telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has newly incorporated data governance architecture G@S (Governance@Scale) provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help clients accelerate digital transformation and promote their business growth and innovation.
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IC 50: China firms supercharged in revenue growth, thanks to chip crunch and government policy drive
Chinese companies in IC 50 2022 ranking attracted attention over their surprisingly high revenue growth in 2021, which are much higher than the growth of their peers in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, due to chip crunch and the nationalistic “buy China” campaign.
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Reliance Jio reportedly may source Ericsson’s 5G telecom gear, impacting Samsung
Reliance Jio, the largest wireless carrier in India, reportedly may buy 5G telecom gears from suppliers other than Samsung Electronics, Jio’s current 4G partner.
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OwlTing enlists Dow Jones database to enhance blockchain transaction security
Taiwan-based blockchain services provider OwlTing has announced that its OwlPay platform has acquired a license for using Dow Jones Risk & Compliance database for strengthening the service’s “know your customer” (KYC) processes and improving its risk management ability, according to company founder and CEO Darren Wang.