AUO is transforming its business structure, aiming to lower regular display panel sales to below 70% of overall company revenue in 2025, according to company chairman Paul Peng.
Due to the continuous expansion of production capacity in China, the polarizer industry is facing a problem of oversupply that exceeds even the demand for panel productions.
Photomask company Taiwan Mask Corporation (TMC) has acquired four seats on optical component manufacturer TrueLight’s board, during the latter company’s board of directors election.
Supreme Electronics, which mostly sells memory chips, is optimistic about its operations in the second quarter of 2024, noting a seasonal increase in demand for handsets and PCs, as well as ongoing server demand strength.
Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in Taiwan grew 12% year-on-year in 2023 to 131 cases and may continue hitting another new high in 2024. Simon Huang, chairman of WPG and chairman of Taiwan Industrial Holding Association, shared his insights on a 2024 Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Council Forum panel on May 29, saying that seeking common ground while respecting differences is the key to M&A success.
Mitsubishi Electric, its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, and automotive components supplier Aisin recently announced they will establish a joint venture to make next-generation car parts. The move, which will accelerate R&D speed, is a response to the cost reduction trend driven by China’s low-cost EVs.