TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Asustek Computer Inc. has plans to layoff 5% of its total workforce, according to market insiders. Forecasted drops in annual profits and unrealized notebook and motherboard shipment goals have been blamed for the reduction, expected to affect nearly 200 employees.
TOKYO and SINGAPORE – Nitto Denko Corporation has opened the Nitto Denko Asian Technical Center (NAT) in Singapore. Spearheading and managing its R&D operations, NAT will focus on the development of integrated organic electronic devices.