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Dec 30, 2008 SMIC targets China stimulus plan
SMIC targets China stimulus plan China-based Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is gearing up the development of the local market, expecting the Chinese government's economic stimulus package will soon restore consumer confidence and boost demand, according to the company. As the Chinese government has unveiled a four trillion-yuan (US$584 billion) stimulus package, the foundry said it is eyeing some expected surge in domestic demand for handset and white goods applications. The Chinese government has launched programs to subsidize white goods purchases by residents in rural areas. (Digitimes.com)
Dec 30, 2008 Netbooks to boost webcam module shipments next year, says paper
Netbooks to boost webcam module shipments next year, says paper With webcam module becoming a standard feature for netbooks, the forecast shipments of 20 million units next year will help boost the proportion of notebooks shipping with webcams, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. (Digitimes.com)
Dec 30, 2008 Foxconn Group biggest winner over new Apple iMac, says paper
Foxconn Group biggest winner over new Apple iMac, says paper Although the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) previously reported that Apple's new iMac all-in-one PC will be manufactured by Quanta Computer, the paper has now reported that in fact Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will be the one in charge manufacturing the new model. The paper's earlier reported shipments figure of 800,000 units per month remains the same. (Digitimes.com)
Dec 30, 2008 China's economy likely to grow more than 9% in 2008
China's economy likely to grow more than 9% in 2008 China's economic growth is expected to surpass 9 percent in 2008, said Yao Jingyuan, chief economist of the National Bureau of Statistics. "There has been a growing downward pressure in the fourth quarter," Yao was quoted by Beijing Morning Post as saying. "But the annual GDP growth should exceed 9 percent." (China Daily)
Dec 30, 2008 IC distributor KCUC seeing stronger sales in December thanks to recovery of small handset companies in China
IC distributor KCUC seeing stronger sales in December thanks to recovery of small handset companies in China Market observers estimate IC distributor Kuen Chaang Uppertech's (KCUC's) December sales are to recover by 10% thanks to small handset customers in China. Because the impact of the financial crisis on small handset companies in China has been relatively smaller, and the companies have also recovered faster than first-tier companies, KCUC has seen stronger growing momentum in handset chip sales since white-box handset companies are its major customers, the sources indicated. (Digitimes.com)
Dec 30, 2008 4G wireless: Far from reality
4G wireless: Far from reality Don't hold your breath waiting for the next wireless broadband technology. It will be a few more years before we have access to broadband Internet services that are truly wire-free. However, the development of Long Term Evolution (LTE), the evolving 4G technology for high-speed data access over cellular networks, will be under the gun in 2009. Despite a host of uncertainties about the pace of rollout for this flavor of mobile broadband, IC vendors are busy getting their designs ready for this emerging 4G technology. (EETasia.com)
Dec 29, 2008 Taiwan MEMS mic makers ready for $10.6 million market growth by 2011
Taiwan MEMS mic makers ready for $10.6 million market growth by 2011 Taiwan – Microphone makers in Taiwan are prepping up factory lines in high hopes of meeting anticipated demand growth for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphones. With a value of $7.2 million in 2008, the MEMS market is forecast to grow to $10.6 million in 2011, according to IEK. This growth is attributed to the robust market for portable consumer electronics, which includes mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, personal navigation devices and Bluetooth headsets. (Global Sources.com)
Dec 29, 2008 Lenovo to stop outsourcing notebook orders to Pegatron, says paper
Lenovo to stop outsourcing notebook orders to Pegatron, says paper China-based Lenovo is considering whether to stop outsourcing notebook orders to Pegatron Technology next year. The decision would have a big impact on Pegatron's notebook shipments next year, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report. (Digitimes.com)

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