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Wednesday 11 December 2024
Sharp and KDDI to transform Sakai plant into AI data center
Sharp and KDDI Corporation have announced a joint venture to develop an AI data center in Osaka. The two companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform...
Friday 15 November 2024
Foxconn sees growth in 4Q24, optimistic about 2025
Hon Hai (Foxconn) achieved record-breaking revenue of NT$1.85 trillion (US$56.77 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, while revenue for the first three quarters reached NT$4.7 trillion...
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Foxconn's reforms drive Sharp to strong 2Q24 profit turnaround
Foxconn's profits are climbing on strong demand for AI servers, while its subsidiary Sharp—long seen as a drag on earnings—has delivered promising results. Sharp's second...
Monday 14 October 2024
From phones to EVs: Foxconn doubles down on China's Zhengzhou investments
In response to geopolitical shifts and evolving client demands, Foxconn has been investing heavily in manufacturing expansion across Vietnam, India, and Mexico. Meanwhile, its recent...
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Sharp acquires communication patents from Foxconn subsidiary to boost wireless tech portfolio
Sharp has made a strategic move to enhance its mobile device wireless communication technology by acquiring communication patents from Foxconn. This acquisition aims to strengthen...
Wednesday 17 July 2024
Sharp halts production on large-size LCD panels; 500 employees 'forced' to retire early
Sharp's large-size LCD panel factory, Sakai Display Product (SDP), located in Osaka, Japan, is set to close by the end of September 2024. Sharp has offered an early retirement plan...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
E Ink surges as Samsung joins Sharp and Philips in e-paper billboard adoption
E Ink's recent operations have shown strong performance after overcoming challenging times, with their full-color e-paper billboards being adopted by major brands. In addition to...
Friday 28 June 2024
Elected chairman of Sharp, how will Foxconn's Young Liu help the company's transformation?
Sharp has experienced significant losses over the past two years due to issues at its Sakai Display Products (SDP) subsidiary, which has impacted Foxconn's profitability. Helping...
Monday 20 May 2024
Sharp to close world's first 10G LCD panel fab by September, spurring major customers to reassess supply partnerships
The world's first 10th-generation LCD panel factory, located in Japan's Sakai and operated by Sharp subsidiary Sakai Display Products (SDP), is set to cease production by September...
Monday 6 May 2024
India roundup: Sharp reportedly in talks to set up display plant in India
Sharp, which is talking with Indian central and state governments, may become the first foreign firm to set up a display fab in India. Tata is progressing on its way to being a national...
Monday 29 April 2024
Sharp reportedly plans to set up display fab in India
Sharp is reportedly talking to the Indian government about a plan to set up a 10G display plant in India, which may be the first display fab and is likely eligible for the semiconductor...
Friday 22 March 2024
Sharp mulls cutting SDP loose, large-sized LCD lines at risk
Sharp is hoping to rescue its finances.
Monday 12 February 2024
Chinese LCD giants BOE and CSOT to control 50% market share by 2026
Market researchers are signaling a forthcoming consolidation phase for Chinese LCD plants.
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Panasonic sells its VR/AR equipment startup due to lack of gaming console platform
Panasonic has decided to sell Shiftall, its subsidiary responsible for VR head-mounted display (HMD) development, on February 1, 2024. Panasonic, alongside Sharp and Sony, were all...
Friday 2 February 2024
Sharp offers more batt for your buck with zinc-air research
Sharp plans to test its zinc-air batteries by FY2025.