Display Technology News Roundup 10.09.20

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BOE to lead CSOT in large-size LCD panel production capacity, says Digitimes Research "BOE Technology will lead China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) by more than 10pp in capacity share for large-size LCD panels after outbid the rival to take over the control of two fabs" via Digitimes

Display Industry: LCD Panel Price Uptrend to End in 2020 "We believe that panel prices will close this year on a decline, expecting LCD panel prices to slip from the start of the holiday shopping season in November." via BusinessKorea

LGD reportedly pushes back planned closure of 7.5G LCD fab "LG Display (LGD) reportedly has decided to push back the date of closing its 7.5G LCD fab to probably the end of 2021 instead of September 2020 as planned, due to a recent upsurge in demand for LCD TV panels, according to industry sources." via Digitimes

LG flexes its display tech with $100,000 rollable TV on sale this month "The Signature OLED R will be sold first in South Korea for a suggested price of around $100,000. Demand for the new model is expected to be limited given its cost, but LG sees it as a showcase for its display technology at a time TVs are becoming increasingly commoditized." via Nikkei

Taiwan president to pledge strong defences as China tensions rise "Democratic Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing, which has ramped up air force activity near the island in the past few weeks including crossing the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive mid line that normally serves as an unofficial buffer zone." via Reuters