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Foxconn has taken over Sharp, and is keen on rejuvenating the Japanese brand.
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Wednesday 28 September 2016
JDI may release shares to Sharp, says paper
Japan Display (JDI), an LCD panel supplier for Apple, may release a portion of its shares to Sharp, now a subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics, allowing Foxconn to indirectly land display...
Tuesday 27 September 2016
Foxconn could expand SiP business with Sharp chip unit
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is in the process of integrating Sharp into its group, including Sharp's chip unit, which is a difficult part to combine with. Nevertheless,...
Friday 26 August 2016
Taiwan market: Sharp launches Aquos Z2 smartphone
Sharp has launched its latest smartphone, the Aquos Z2, in the Taiwan market. The device will be available in early September, priced at NT$8,990 (US$284) unlocked.
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Taiwan market: Sharp to launch Aquos Z2 smartphone for high-end segment
Sharp plans to launch its new flagship smartphone, the Aquos Z2, in the Taiwan market on August 25, according to the vendor's local sales agent Commtiva Technology.
Monday 22 August 2016
Digitimes Research: Foxconn investment in Sharp may hike IGZO penetration
While production for LCD panels on IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) TFT back planes is still relatively small, they offer advantages in making large-size applications with high resolutions...
Tuesday 16 August 2016
New Sharp president to speak to employees about future strategy
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) vice president Dai Cheng-wu has become the new president of Japan-based Sharp and Dai is planning to host internal meetings on August...
Friday 22 July 2016
Sharp to roll out new smartphone utilizing MediaTek 10-core chip, says report
Sharp is reportedly engaged in the development of a new smartphone utilizing MediaTek's 10-core Helio X20 chip (dubbed MT6797).
Thursday 7 July 2016
Taiwan market: Commtiva unveils Sharp Aquos P1 smartphone
Commtiva, a smartphone marketing arm of Foxconn Electronics, has unveiled Sharp's latest flagship smartphone, the Aquos P1, in the Taiwan market.
Tuesday 5 July 2016
Foxconn to assemble Sharp products in Taiwan
Foxconn Electronics plans to set up assembly lines in Taiwan to roll out Sharp's products for sale in the local market, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 28 June 2016
Taiwan market: Commtiva to market Sharp smartphones starting July
Taiwan-based Commtiva Technology, a smartphone marketing arm of Foxconn Electronics, will begin to market Sharp's smartphones in Taiwan in the first half of July, according to the...
Thursday 23 June 2016
Foxconn pushes new strategy to help Sharp transform
At the company's investor conference on June 22, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) chairman Terry Guo said that several of Foxconn's vice presidents will join Sharp's...
Thursday 2 June 2016
Foxconn integrating Sharp, Nokia marketing efforts
Foxconn Electronics has begun to integrate the marketing and sales efforts of Sharp's smartphones and Nokia's feature phones after taking control of the two brands recently, according...
Friday 20 May 2016
Commentary: Foxconn moves one step further to become brand operator
The move by the Foxconn Group to take up control of two global technology brands, Sharp and Nokia, in less than two months has raised concerns that the EMS/OEM giant will eventually...
Monday 16 May 2016
Digitimes Research: Sharp transformation hinges on synergy
Sharp has published financial report for fiscal year 2015 (April 2015-March 2016), recording consolidated revenues of JPY2,461.5 billion (US$22.6 billion), net operating loss of JPY161.9...
Thursday 28 April 2016
Foxconn promoting Sharp products internally
Foxconn Electronics' (Hon Hai Precision Industry) employees have recently established a team to display and promote Sharp's white goods such as dehumidifiers, air purifiers and refrigerators...