Kevin Wang

TSMC Revenue Outlook Beats Estimates, Sales to Drop Next Quarter

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest contract manufacturer of chips, said sales may rise to a record this quarter, beating estimates, before dropping amid growing inventories and a worsening economic outlook.

Taiwan’s Export-Order Growth Accelerated to 11.12% in July

Taiwan’s export-order growth accelerated in July as sales to China rose and an earthquake- induced slump in Japanese demand eased.

Taiwan Exports Rose Faster Than Estimated in November

Taiwan’s exports increased faster than estimated, giving the central bank more scope to raise interest rates for the third time this year as the island’s economy recovers.

Elpida Plans China, Taiwan Factories to Meet Demand

Elpida Memory Inc. , Japan’s sole maker of computer-memory chips, plans to build factories in Taiwan and China to meet demand and reduce tax payments, President Yukio Sakamoto said.

Taiwan’s Unemployment Rate Declined to 4.71% in January

Taiwan’s unemployment rate declined to a 27-month low in January as the island’s economic expansion spurs hiring and adds to the central bank’s case to raise borrowing costs further next month.

Taiwan Stocks: Taiwan Fertilizer, TPK Holding, Uni-President

Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Taiwan trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices as of 9:54 a.m. in Taipei.

"While the U.S. and Europe are struggling, demand for electronics parts and petrochemical goods from China and Southeast Asia is making up for the softness in the advanced economies."

- Kevin Wang on Aug 19, 2011

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NBA Playoffs First-Round Schedule, Results

Israel to Halt Weapons Flow to Hezbollah, Analyst Says

Berkshire Cash Hits Record $49.1 Billion as Profit Climbs

Payrolls in U.S. Rise 165,000 as Unemployment Rate Drops

Fusion Scientists See Progress as Obama Shows No Ardor