Gartner cuts IC forecast for '08, '09 Nov 4, 2008
Silicon foundry giant TSMC (Hsinchu, Taiwan), one of the bellwethers in the IC industry, sees a severe drop in demand in the fourth quarter and projects a downturn in the overall IC industry for 2009. Tsai projects that the overall IC industry could decline from the ''mid-to-high single digits" in 2009. Related Links: Free Subscription to EE Times First Name Last Name Company Name Title Email address Related News Related Products FEATURED TOPIC ADDITIONAL TOPICS Sponsored Products Site Features... (EETimes)
* TSMC says it can weather crisis Nov 3, 2008
Chang made the statement during the companys annual sports event in Hsinchu. During his opening speech, Chang told employees that TSMCs business performance in the first three quarters of this year had been decent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Analysis: Grim outlook for semis Oct 31, 2008
Silicon foundry giant TSMC (Hsinchu, Taiwan), one of the bellwethers in the IC industry, sees a severe drop in demand in the fourth quarter and projects a downturn in the overall IC industry for 2009. Amid an IC slowdown and the economic crisis, the worldwide IC industry is projected to fall by a whopping 10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 alone, Tsai said during a conference call this week. (EETimes)
Taiwan Semiconductor Net Rises at Slowest Pace in Year on Glut in Chips Oct 30, 2008
13, a year earlier, the Hsinchu, Taiwan-based company said in a statement today. Taiwan Semiconductor was expected to post profit of NT$30. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
TSMC Reports Third Quarter EPS of NT$1.18 Oct 30, 2008
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TSMC (TAIEX: 2330; NYSE: TSM) today announced consolidated revenue of NT$92 ... Its corporate headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. (PR Newswire)
* No secret deals at cross-strait talks: Lai Oct 30, 2008
In Hsinchu City yesterday afternoon, former president Chen Shui-bian () said Taiwan did not welcome Chen Yunlin and that the public should turn to more dramatic actions and protests if the top negotiator insisted on coming. He should be arrested as soon as he arrives in Taiwan, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
UMC sees loss, cuts capex in bad outlook Oct 30, 2008
UMC (Hsinchu) said its sales hit NT$24. 75 billion ($768 million) in the third quarter, down 1. (EETimes)
Siliconware Precision Industries Reports a 8.8% Quarter-over-Quarter Increase in Revenues Resulting in Earnings per Share of NT$ 1.02 or Earnings per ADS of US$ 0.16 for Third Quarter 2008 Oct 29, 2008
675 (1): All figures are under ROC GAAP. Contact: Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. No.45, Jieh Show Rd. Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Taiwan, 30056 Janet Chen, IR Director Tel: +886-3-5795678 #3675 Email: Byron Chiang, Spokesperson Tel: +886-3-5795678 #3671 Email. SOURCE Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd.. (PR Newswire)
* Fewer trains to run during personnel qualification exam Oct 24, 2008
On Nov. 8, the administration would also expand the interval between commuter trains running between Hsinchu and Jhongli (c) from an average of 20 minutes to 28 minutes. The administration said a majority of the trains to be canceled are not those operating during peak hours, and it hoped to minimize any inconvenience for passengers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
AU Optronics Corp. Reports 3Q2008 Results Oct 23, 2008
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AUO Third Quarter 2008 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Highlights: -- Revenue: NT$104. 1 billion (US$ 3. (PR Newswire)
* Community Compass: FEATURE: US election debated in Taiwan Oct 21, 2008
I think the US needs a black president to reverse the racist attitude in many white folks who have to undercut the misconception of African Americans in the country, said Hillary Galland, a teacher at the Hsinchu International School ... Richard Thurston, vice president of a major tech company based in Hsinchu, pointed out that Palin, as Alaska governor, is the only person in the race that had hands-on experience running a state and believes she will learn on the job as US Secretary of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* 1895 to screen in theaters next month: director Oct 17, 2008
They fought fierce battles against the Japanese from Hsinchu to Changhua. Chiang was the first one to die. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [CHOREOGRAPHY] Pilgrims glide to climate change and financial turmoil Oct 17, 2008
TICKETS: NT$300, NT$400 and NT$600 for Taipei; NT$250, NT$350 and NT$450 for Tainan, Chiayi, Ilan and Hsinchu; NT$200, NT$300, NT$500 and NT$600 for Changhua. Available through www. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Pepper spray causes scare in Taipei Oct 15, 2008
As the ITRI is located in Hsinchu, the lab results did not arrive until late in the evening. Meanwhile, there was some speculation among hospital doctors that the substance was monochloroacetaldehyde X a toxin that can cause eye injury and acute pulmonary edema when ingested above certain levels X after preliminary assessment of those affected. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mapper Litho names CEO, inks TSMC deal Oct 14, 2008
Silicon foundry giant TSMC (Hsinchu, Taiwan) is reportedly an investor in Mapper. TSMC has been talking about using Mapper's technology for years. (EETimes)
* Holiday snarls freeways Oct 13, 2008
Cars were slow on the northbound lanes between Yuanlin (L) and Puyen (HQ) in Changhwa County and between Pingjen () and Jhungli (c) in Taoyuan County on the Freeway No.1, as well as between Baoshan (_s) and Chulin (L) in Hsinchu County on National Freeway No.3. On the Chiang Wei-shui Freeway (Freeway No. 5), on the other hand, cars began to line up inside the Hsuehshan Tunnel around 11am. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* MAC dismisses charges over restricted fishing area Oct 13, 2008
The COA is expected to set up similar port centers for Chinese fishermen in Wuchi () in central Taiwans Taichung County by the end of this year, while similar areas would be established in other regions next year, such as in the Keelung and Hsinchu areas in northern Taiwan and Pingtung County in southern Taiwan, the report said. In the past, Chinese fishermen have not been permitted to set foot on Taiwans shores except to take refuge when strong typhoons affect waters around the nation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Is AMD the next big thing? Oct 11, 2008
Severin Carlson, dean of the School of Business at the College of Saint Rose, sees parallels between AMD's plans and a sprawling science-based industrial park developed in Hsinchu, Taiwan in the early 1980s that he visited. The town-sized Hsinchu complex is still going strong two decades later. (Albany Times Union)
* Group protests move to open ports to PRC labor Oct 11, 2008
Wuchi () fishing port in Taichung County will have a fenced off area for Chinese workers by the end of this year, followed by Badouzih (Kl) in Keelung, Nanliao (nd) in Hsinchu City and Donggang (F) in Pingtung County next year. Fisheries Agency officials said Chinese fishermen would be able to earn money doing tasks on shore. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* CDIC comes out ahead on Asia Trust liquidation Oct 8, 2008
Taking over the branches would also allow Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) to gain further leverage from its acquisition of Hsinchu International Bank (s) in 2006, Bindra said in a statement released on Tuesday night. Taiwan Ratings Corp (H) yesterday maintained its ratings on Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan), saying that the latest acquisition is not expected to significantly affect the banks standing despite Asia Trusts poor credit profile. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 5, 2008
Police discovered a human-smuggling ring in the mountains of Hsinchu County on Friday, rescuing 10 illegal workers X nine men and one woman X from Thailand. Police also arrested a suspect, surnamed Huang, who was turned over to the Hsinchu Prosecutors Office on charges of obstruction of freedom and violation of the Employment Services Act (N~Ak). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* From little acorns K Oct 3, 2008
ON TOUR: Lil Flora will also show at the National Taichung Library Chungsing Concert Hall (x), 291-3 Jingwu Rd, Taichung City (xZ291-3) at 2:30pm and 7:30pm on Oct. 11 and at the Performing Arts Center of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu County (stU), 146 Xianzheng 9th Rd, Chubei City, Hsinchu County (s_FE146) at 2:30pm and 7:30pm on Nov. 22. Lil Flora (p) is the story of an ordinary little girl and the importance of the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Your papers, please Sep 19, 2008
WHEN: Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm, tomorrow and Sunday at 2:30pm; Sept. 26 (Taoyuan) and Sept. 27 (Hsinchu). WHERE: Taipei Guiling Street Avant-Garde Theater, 2, Ln 5, Guiling St, Taipei (x_52); Performing Arts Hall of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taoyuan County Government (FtU), 21 Xianfu Rd, Taoyuan County (21);Hsinchu Iron-Roof Theater (sK@), 3F, 1, Ln 227, Gongyuan Rd, Hsinchu City(s22713) ... TICKETS:... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Hanyu Pinyin to be standard system in 2009 Sep 18, 2008
So far, Taipei City, Hsinchu City and Kinmen County are the only three municipalities that use Hanyu Pinyin. We know there might be objection to using the Hanyu Pinyin system, Chen said, but we ask the protesters to realize that this would enable Taiwan to become better connected with the rest of the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [CD REVIEWS: TAIWAN] Sep 17, 2008
The Four Mountain Kings is based on Liens trip to Chutung (F) in Hsinchu County, a site renowned for its Hakka Mountain Song singing competition. The song features two different generations of singers X a group of four elderly men and a class of elementary school students. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Four dead, 17 injured in Sinlakus wake Sep 16, 2008
Youluosi Bridge (o) Hsinchu County ... Water supplies to other areas were also disrupted, including the Shuangsi Community () in Taipei County, Guosing Township (m) in Nantou County, some communities in Hsinchus Jianshih Township (y), as well as in Nantous Hsinyi Township (Hq), Ilans Tungshan (Vs) and Taoyuans Dasi Township (j), the report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Sinlaku injures 17, becomes tropical storm Sep 15, 2008
It was followed by Taipingshan (s) in Ilan County and Niaotsuishan (Ls) in Hsinchu County, with 1,028mm and 1,011mm respectively. The bureau estimated that rain in Chiayi may have exceeded 1,500mm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Sinlaku unleashes fury on Taiwan Sep 14, 2008
The bureau said that from Friday until 4pm yesterday, accumulations had reached 591mm at Taipingshan (s) in Ilan County, 552mm at Lalashan (s) in Taoyuan County, 545mm in the Tonghou () area in Taipei County and 506mm at Siciousihshan (Cs) in Hsinchu County. Tsai said the eye of the storm was likely to skirt the nations northeastern coast early today, resulting in a brief period of calm weather. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Typhoon Sinlaku floods low-lying areas of Taiwan Sep 14, 2008
More than 300 people were evacuated overnight from low-lying areas in Taoyuan and Hsinchu counties in northern Taiwan, it said. As of 10 a.m. Sunday (0200 GMT), Sinlaku was centered at sea about 6 miles (10 kilometers) off Keelung in the northern tip of Taiwan, packing winds of 78 miles (126 kilometers) per hour, the Central Weather Bureau said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
* Global Unichip Corp confident of strong figures next quarter Sep 13, 2008
Global Unichip, based in Hsinchu, is a chip design subsidiary of the worlds top contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq), which holds a 36 percent stake in the chip designer. Global Unichip provides outsourcing of chip design services. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* A long way home Sep 12, 2008
WHEN:Tonight at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:30pm (Hsinchu); Thursday to Sept. 21 at 7:30pm; matinees at 2:30pm on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 (Taipei); Sept. 27 at 7:30pm (Tainan). WHERE: Hsinchu Municipal Performance Hall (stU), 17, Tungta Rd Sec 2, Hsinchu City (sFjGq17); National Theater (a@|), 21-1, Zhongshan S Rd, Taipei City (x_sn21-1); Tainan Municipal Cultural Center (xn), 332, Chunghua E Rd, Sec 3, Tainan City (xnFTq332). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Visit Portugal in Asia Sep 11, 2008
You can also get a taste of Coelhos cuisine at the Ambassador Hotel in Taipei City during its Macau Food Festival, which runs until Sept. 20 and continues until Sept. 28 at the Ambassador Hotel in Hsinchu. His famous dishes, such as deep fried balls of bacalhau, a salted cod used extensively in Portuguese cuisine, lobster soup and suckling pig, will all be available, though minus the atmosphere of his Macau restaurant. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Doctors warn of latent glaucoma threat Sep 6, 2008
While other treatment methods such as laser surgery are also available, laser surgery not only carries higher risk, but also produces negative side effects such as reducing contrast perception, said Lany Kuo (_), director of Hsinchu General Hospitals Department of Ophthalmology. Once-daily medication regimens help reduce involuntary non-compliance, Kuo said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Prosecutors summon Chen, Yeh Sep 6, 2008
Only the former first lady knows the whole truth, and I hope she will explain what happened, Lu said during a visit to Hsinchu yesterday. Lu also urged the local media to be quiet and allow the judicial system to complete its investigation into the case to find out the truth. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Singaporean bank eyes major stake in Taiwan Sep 6, 2008
Toward that end, the company plans to establish enterprise banking hubs in Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, after opening its first priority banking center at the newly renovated branch on Dunhua N Road in Taipei yesterday. The bank said it was also exploring ways to optimize its branch network in Taiwan by relocating some branches to more convenient locations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* TECO sues Sisvel, Philips over raid Sep 5, 2008
To avoid future mishaps, TAITRA has been conducting numerous workshops and forums in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Hsinchu, inviting Taiwanese businesses to share their experiences and learn about their legal rights, Chao said. This story has been viewed 434 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Wind generators to start operating soon Sep 3, 2008
Six sets of wind power generators installed by Taiwan Power Co (Taipower, xq) in Siangshan District (s), Hsinchu City, are slated to begin operations next month, a Taipower official said yesterday ... Each of the six sets of generators in Hsinchu is expected to produce 2,000 watts of electricity per year, which will supply power to an estimated 1,000 households, said Chen Wu-hsiung (Z), a Taipower department chief in charge of the generators installation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: PROFILE: Peter ONeill: A father and a friend for migrant workers Sep 2, 2008
X Peter ONeill, Reverend at the Hsinchu Catholic Diocese ... Sitting in the small, humble meeting room of the Hsinchu Catholic Diocese Migrants and New Immigrants Service Center, the tall clergyman, better known as Father Peter, dressed in polo shirt and khaki pants, spoke in a soft but passionate voice about the injustice of the labor broker system, a problem that he has tried to address for much of his 17 years in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Ilan County to host next years Lantern Festival: premier Sep 1, 2008
The commissioner also recently led a delegation on a visit to the Tourism Bureau to promote its bid, Yiu said, adding that Ilan was able to beat out bids by four other counties: Hsinchu, Taoyuan, Nantou and Changhua. The Ilan Sports Park was chosen because it met the tourism bureaus requirements that the site of the festival should have at least 1,500 parking spaces, a road of at least 400m in length and 15m in width for the events parade of floats, enough hotel accommodation for visitors... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* NBA stars shoot some golf ahead of exhibition match Aug 29, 2008
Pippen and Rice, along with Clyde Drexler of the Rockets and B.J. Armstrong of the Bulls, are in Taipei on the 2008 NBA Madness Taiwan Tour, which will feature two exhibition matches in Taipei and Hsinchu County today and tomorrow respectively. This story has been viewed 522 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Masters of discipline Aug 29, 2008
However, unlike previous tours that took them to Hsinchu and points further south, this visit is strictly for Taipei audiences. The company, now 19 years old, was formed by Timour Fayziev, a former premier danseur-turned-choreographer, with the aim of presenting the traditional romantic classics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Update: UMC investigation reportedly centers on chairman Aug 29, 2008
On Thursday, Reuters reported that prosecutors questioned Hung on his possible involvement in the investment in ProMOS and quoted a spokesperson from the Hsinchu District Prosecutor's Office as saying that Hung was allegedly involved in insider trading. The spokesperson said Hung personally purchased shares of ProMOS before UMC invested in ProMOS in July 2006, according to the Reuters report. (EETimes)
* Air raid drill scheduled for this afternoon in the north Aug 28, 2008
The drill, which covers areas between Hsinchu County and Ilan County, was rescheduled to today after complaints were raised over the plans to hold a nighttime drill earlier this month. The Ministry of National Defense was criticized for disturbing the public by scheduling a nighttime drill. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* UMC headquarters, Taipei office raided over insider trading Aug 28, 2008
Prosecutors are investigating transactions that took place around April to July 2006, Lo Hsueh-mei (), a spokeswoman for the Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office, said by telephone yesterday. A public relations official at UMC confirmed to the Taipei Times that the companys Hsinchu headquarters and its Taipei office were searched yesterday afternoon over some of the companys re-investments. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prosecutors reportedly search UMC offices Aug 28, 2008
SAN FRANCISO Taiwan prosecutors have visited the headquarters of foundry United Microelectronics Corp. in Hsinchu, Taiwan, as well as the company's office in Taipei as part of probe into the company's investments, according to a Reuters report. Quoting a spokesperson from the Hsinchu District Prosecutors Office, the report said the case involves one or two senior UMC executives and that the investigation is ongoing. (EETimes)
Lam opens Taiwan training center Aug 28, 2008
-- Fab-tool supplier Lam Research Corp. has opened a global product training center in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The center's process and analysis courses are designed to train customers on procedures known to improve the productivity of Lam's equipment. (EETimes)
Lam Research opens Taiwan training center Aug 27, 2008
has opened a product training center in Hsinchu, Taiwan, with support of the Taiwan government, the company said Tuesday ... The Hsinchu area, southeast of Taipei, is home to numerous technology companies. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
* INTERVIEW: UNI Radios CEO still faking it Aug 26, 2008
Taipei Times staff reporter Elizabeth Tchii recently conducted a telephone interview with the 25 year-old CEO of this Hsinchu County-based radio broadcasting company and learned of his ambitions for the station ... Hsinchu Mayor Lin Cheng-tze, right, and UNI Radio FM 96 ... Were deeply entrenched in our community here in Hsinchu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Microelectronics Technology Inc. Deploys Kinaxis RapidResponse to Improve Demand and Supply Management Aug 26, 2008
Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) August 26, 2008 -- Kinaxis Inc., provider of the on-demand service that empowers multi-enterprise manufacturers with the integrated demand-supply planning, monitoring, and collaborative response capabilities required in today's complex and dynamic world, today announced that Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI), a provider of leading edge wireless technologies for the telecommunication and satellite communication industry, has completed its initial deployment of the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
* NSC chooses Erlin as fourth site for science park Aug 23, 2008
The government decided to establish the central science park in 2000, with the aim of replicating the success achieved in the Hsinchu Science Park and the Southern Taiwan Science Park. To date, the park has three separate sites located in Taichung City, Houli (Z) in Taichung County and Huwei () in Yunlin County. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Othello loses himself in Taiwan Aug 22, 2008
WHEN:and Where: Aug. 30 to Aug. 31 (Kaohsiung), Sept. 6 to Sept. 7 (Hsinchu), Sept. 13 (Tainan), Sept. 18 to Sept. 28 (Taipei), Nov. 8 to Nov. 9 (Taichung). TICKETS:NT$1,000 to NT$4,000 (Taipei); NT$500 to NT$4,000 at all other venues. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
ChipMOS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2008 RESULTS Aug 21, 2008
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ) today reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 ... About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.: ChipMOS ( ) is a leading independent provider of semiconductor testing and assembly services to customers in Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu and Southern Taiwan Science Parks in Taiwan and... (PR Newswire)
* Taiwanese pleads not guilty in US arms smuggling case Aug 21, 2008
Peng, identified by US authorities as from Hsinchu, was arrested last December in Hong Kong at the request of US authorities and had been held in detention in the territory until his extradition to New York on Monday ... In court documents, the US customs undercover agent who ran the investigation identified Pengs address as Kuanshi, Hsinchu ... The Taiwanese authorities were able to provide biographical information identifying Yen Ching Peng [Peng Yen-po] as a resident at the Hsinchu... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Happiest Taiwanese are in their 20s, survey shows Aug 20, 2008
Respondents living in southern Taiwan found the governments performance the least satisfying, while people living in Hsinchu and Miaoli reported the most satisfaction. Although the figure showed the respondents attitude to the government in general, the Chinese Nationalist Party [KMT] administration should pay attention because this also means its satisfaction rate has hit a new low, forum secretary-general Thomas Peng (^AP) told a press conference. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Pigweed invasion threatens people with hay fever Aug 17, 2008
Nowadays, pigweed can be easily spotted in abandoned lots or along roads in rural areas in Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli counties. According to Tsais own study, 80 percent of allergy cases in Kinmen are caused by pigweed, and as it continues to spread in Taiwan proper, it may soon become a top threat for allergy patients, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Chinese pandas may arrive in Taipei by October Aug 15, 2008
The decision came after the Forestry Bureau Panda Case Review Committee inspected two contending zoos yesterday morning X the Taipei Zoo as well as the Leofoo Wild Animal Park in Hsinchu County X to determine whether their facilities and personnel would be able to accommodate the animals. The committee, which consisted of seven experts in the fields of veterinary medicine, educational displays, wildlife conservation and animal care, inspected the zoos based on three major concerns X animal... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* La Dame aux Camelias flowers on staying power Aug 15, 2008
OTHER PERFORMANCE: Tuesday at 7:30pm, Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu County (stU), 146 Hsiancheng 9th Rd, Chupei City, Hsinchu County (s_FE146). Taiwanese dancer/choreographer Allen Yu (E) must be one of the few people in the world who willingly gives up his summer vacation to spend 14-hour days (if not longer) to do what he does in his regular job: produce ballets. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Aug 15, 2008
Cultural Affairs Bureau of Hsinchu County (s), 146 Xianzheng 9th Rd, Chubei City, Hsinchu County (s_FE146). Tonight at 7:30pm and tomorrow at 2:30pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: Ma sets precedents with low-key approach to travel Aug 14, 2008
There was also no send off by F-16 or Mirage 2000 fighter jets from the Air Force base in Hsinchu when Ma departed Taipei, as had been done in the past. The different flight arrangements and keeping Ma separate from the accompanying press corps has allowed the Ma administration to minimize and depoliticize coverage of his US transit stop, making it less presidential while embodying the spirit of his diplomatic truce with China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Combined first-half revenues at science parks rise 17.2% Aug 14, 2008
For the six months ending June, the revenues of the Hsinchu Science Park increased 4 ... At the end of last month, the number of licensed manufacturers in the science parks totaled 691, including 444 at the Hsinchu Science Park, 157 at the Southern Taiwan Science Park and 90 at the Central Taiwan Science Park, the council said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TSMC hikes capex for 40-nm, MEMS Aug 14, 2008
TSMC (Hsinchu) has been involved in MEMS foundry production for some time, but the company is expanding its efforts in the arena--and for good reason: MEMS is growing at an annual rate of 13 percent, according to the company. Within its fabs, the company is devising several MEMS products on a foundry basis for customers, such as inkjet devices, sensors, MEMS and displays. (EETimes)
* Council to review rival zoo applications for pandas Aug 10, 2008
Fang Guo-yun (B), chief of the Forestry Bureaus department of nature conservation, said a panel would be established on Thursday to review the applications by the Taipei Zoo and the Leofoo Safari Zoo in Hsinchu County. The Leofoo Safari Zoo has recently signed an agreement with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to exchange information, experiences and ideas on conservation, the zoo said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Hsinchu County housing turnover grows 30 percent Aug 10, 2008
Hsinchu County housing turnover grows 30 percent ... The housing turnover in Hsinchu County posted a strong year-on-year growth of more that 30 percent in the first half of the year, despite a slowdown in Taiwans overall housing market, making the county the countrys top performer, statistics released yesterday by the Ministry of the Interior show ... Among the nine counties and cities that saw housing transactions increase, Hsinchu County topped the list with growth of more than 30 percent,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* EasyCard plan steaming ahead Aug 8, 2008
Wang said the Taiwan Railway Administration started allowing commuters traveling between Keelung and Jhongli (c) to use Taipei EasyCards this month, and is striving to extend the scheme to Hsinchu this year. The Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp is also planning to allow passengers to use EasyCards to travel in unreserved seats. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* ANALYSIS: Government must tackle excessive spending: analysts Aug 7, 2008
E Hsinchu Mayor Lin Cheng-tze (LFh), 17 trips ... After the controversy erupted, it quickly spread to several Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) local government heads, including Hsinchu Mayor Lin Cheng-tze (LFh), Kinmen County Commissioner Lee Chu-feng (l) and Nantou County Commissioner Lee Chao-ching (), all of whom have made more than 10 overseas inspection tours over the last two years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
