SINGAPORE -- Asia-Pacific consumers will increasingly opt for higher-end set-top boxes that support personal video recorder and high-definition features, according to a new study from ABI Research. This trend will be driven to a large degree by China, which will see the region's largest increase in subscriber numbers.
The firm forecasts China to take the lead in shipments, with
approximately 75 million digital cable STBs and 9 million telco TV STBs, respectively, by
2012.
TRNAVA, SLOVAKIA — Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to invest $155 million in a new LCD assembly plant here, with total investment possibly reaching $600 million, according to published reports.
The new plant is expected to employ 5,700 workers by 2010, and construction could begin during the next few months, EE Times said today.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Booth space for the upcoming SMTAI show in Orlando has sold out, the sponsoring trade group said today.
SMTA, which is producing the new show, said the last of the exhibit space was sold this week. More than 125 companies have signed on for the electronics assembly show.