Foxconn declines to comment on smartphone cooperation statement from Sharp

Oct 24, 16:17

Sharp's executive officer and chief director of Information Communication Business Masami Ohata at a recent press event, stated that the company will strengthen cooperation with handset...

Foxconn conducts investigation into under-age intern problem

Oct 17, 22:20

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) was recently found using under-aged interns (below 16) at its plants in Yantai, China.

Taiwan market: Prices for large-size LCD TVs drop

Oct 16, 10:40

In the Taiwan market, the retail price for 50-inch LCD TVs launched by Taiwan-based vendor Chimei has fallen to below NT$30,000 (US$1,000) and a 65-inch LED-backlit 3D TV launched...

Apple supply chain looking to raise prices

Oct 15, 22:08

Apple's upstream supply chain partners including Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Foxlink, have reportedly demanded the brand vendor accept a price rise, as their...

Foxconn sees increased September revenues

Oct 11, 11:22

Taiwan-based EMS provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported non-consolidated revenues of NT$240.537 billion (US$8.14 billion) for September, increasing...

Speculated iPad mini facing low yield rates for chassis, say sources

Oct 4, 15:29

Along with the latest market rumors indicating that Apple is likely to unveil the much speculated iPad mini on October 17, sources in Apple's supply chain in Taiwan are also indicating...

FIH asks for longer time to pay component suppliers

Oct 4, 11:22

Foxconn International Holdings (FIH), a handset ODM/OEM under the Taiwan-based Foxconn Group, has asked its component suppliers to extend payment time after delivery to 120 days starting...

Foxconn, Sharp may launch 60-inch LCD TV in October, say Taiwan makers

Oct 3, 10:02

Foxconn Electronics and Sharp have been cooperating to develop a 60-inch LCD TV model for sale under the brand SIO, which is likely to be launched in October, according to industry...

Foxconn reportedly registers solar subsidiary in China

Sep 28, 11:51

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has registered its solar subsidiary in China, according to news reports from China. The solar subsidiary will mainly produce solar...

Riot at Taiyuan facility will not affect shipments, says Foxconn

Sep 26, 01:05

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has issued another statement related to the recent riots at its Taiyuan facility in China saying that production lines that were temporary...

Apple iPhone 5 puts labor shortage pressure on Foxconn

Sep 25, 15:40

Due to strong market demand, Apple's iPhone 5 orders rose significantly from only 8-10 million units in September to 14-16 million units in October, a growth close to 60%, and the...

Foxconn, CyberTAN jointly invest in MTI

Sep 24, 16:22

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), the largest Taiwan-based EMS provider, and its subsidiary maker of broadband and wireless networking equipment CyberTAN Technology...

Foxconn details riot at Taiyuan facility in China

Sep 24, 16:02

Commenting on the recent riot that broke out around the company's facility in Taiyuan, China, Foxconn has confirmed that a personal dispute between several employees escalated into...

Foxconn reportedly begins trial proruction of large-size LCD TVs

Sep 18, 14:33

With wired/wireless network infrastructure maturing, large-size LCD screens will serve not only as a TV, but also the center for convergence of all home video entertainment or digital...

Foxconn monthly sales down more than 10% in August

Sep 11, 01:55

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has announced non-consolidated revenues of NT$222.31 billion (US$7.5 billion) for August, down 10.6% on month, but up 3.68% on year,...

HP, Acer raise notebook shipment proportion from Chongqing to 60% in 2013

Sep 11, 01:20

Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Acer have reportedly notified their upstream supply chain partners that they will raise their Chongqing, China, plants' shipment proportions to 60% in 2013...

Foxconn president needs to negotiate cooperation deal with Sharp, says Acer founder

Sep 7, 14:21

Terry Guo, president of the Foxconn Group, is under pressure to negotiate an investment and business cooperation agreement with Japan-based Sharp. Guo must succeed as the result of...

Compal Communications to land Nokia Windows smartphone orders in 2013

Sep 6, 01:05

Nokia is aggressively trying to release Windows Phone 8 smartphones before the end of September to regain its momentum in the handset market. Meanwhile, its major OEM partner Compal...

Foxconn aiming to get involved in Sharp operations

Sep 3, 15:00

After rumors that Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Sharp's cooperation plans may fail started circulating because Foxconn chairman Terry Guo did not attend a scheduled...

Foxconn posts 1H12 EPS of NT$2.34

Sep 3, 10:22

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has released its financial report for the first half of 2012, recording a net EPS of NT$2.34 (US$0.08).

Foxconn denies rumored issues concerning Sharp cooperation

Aug 31, 16:45

Terry Guo, chairman of Foxconn Electronics, failed to attend a scheduled press conference in Japan on August 30 to announce details of its investment in Sharp, sparking rumors that...

Reported Sharp and Foxconn Electronics 60-inch TV to be priced US$1,199

Aug 29, 01:30

Sharp and Foxconn Electronics are reportedly preparing to release a 60-inch TV which will feature 1080p resolution and a price tag of US$1,199 in North America soon, according to...

Foxconn hikes wages for workers at Zhengzhou production base, says report

Aug 24, 16:21

Foxconn Electronics, on August 23, announced an upward adjustment in wage rates for employees at its production base in Zhengzhou, northern China, with the hike effective on August...

Partners expect Motorola to change its ODM strategy

Aug 23, 01:05

As Google has recently started reorganizing Motorola Mobility's manpower and product strategy, sources from Taiwan-based ODMs, observing from their orders, expect their handset orders...

Cybermart to remodel chain stores in China

Aug 14, 11:47

Cybermart Worldwide, a Foxconn Group company which operate the 3C retail chain Cybermart in China, has been remodeling 34 existing outlets around the country into store complexes...

HP to outsource more than 50% of 2013 orders to Quanta

Aug 14, 01:25

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has just recently finished its request for quotation (RFQ) for 2013 notebook orders with Quanta Computer landing more than 50% of the orders, up from only 40%...

Foxconn sees increased July revenues

Aug 10, 15:41

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) on August 10 reported non-consolidated revenues of NT$248.695 billion (US$8.29 billion) for July, increasing 5.01% on month and 8.39%...

Sharp and Foxconn new 60-inch TV to pose challenges for Korean rivals

Aug 8, 01:10

Sharp and Foxconn's new 60-inch TV model that is rumored to be released later in 2012 may pose strong challenges for high-end models made by Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics...

Foxconn refutes rumors about entering Taiwan cable TV channel market

Aug 2, 01:05

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), commenting on a recent rumor that the company is preparing to enter Taiwan's cable TV channel market, has said it is aiming to work...

Foxconn and Sharp to release new TV model, says sources

Jul 31, 01:00

Foxconn Electronics and Sharp will soon be releasing a new LCD TV in the Taiwan market using a new brand name, according to sources. The new model is rumored to be 60 inches in size...

Foxconn to set up satellite Internet operations center, R&D/production base in China

Jul 25, 13:55

The Foxconn Group will cooperate with Hughes Network Systems (HughesNet), a US-based provider of high-speed satellite Internet services, and China-based GCL Group to establish an...

Foxconn is reportedly aiming to acquire board seat at Sharp

Jul 20, 16:55

Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), after receiving three board seats in Sharp Display Product (SDP) on July 17, is now reportedly aiming to acquire seats in SDP's parent...