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Foxconn has taken over Sharp, and is keen on rejuvenating the Japanese brand.
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Friday 15 March 2013
Sharp investment plan not yet over, says Foxconn
Sharp president Takashi Okuda hinted at a press conference on March 14 that talks over investments from Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) are already in a status of...
Wednesday 13 March 2013
Commentary: Foxconn relies heavily on Apple
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) reported February consolidated revenues of NT$235.06 billion, showing an on-month decrease close to 25% and an on-year decrease of...
Monday 11 March 2013
Samsung investment in Sharp not for developing IGZO technology, says Innolux chairman
Samsung Electronic's recent investment in Sharp was mainly for developing LCD TV panels and not for developing IGZO technology, according to Innolux Corporation chairman Tuan Hsing...
Friday 8 March 2013
Foxconn chairman to meet Sharp executives to close partnership deal, say market watchers
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) chairman Terry Guo reportedly will have a meeting with Sharp's executives in Japan soon to finalize the two firms' partnership, according...
Friday 8 March 2013
Digitimes Research: Financial woes at Sharp to give Samsung extended reach in the TV market
Samsung Electronics' recent investment of US$110 million in Japan-based Sharp can be seen from a number of angles, most notably Sharp's dire need to salvage itself from the brink...
Thursday 7 March 2013
Samsung investment in Sharp may trigger Foxconn-Samsung partnership, say market watchers
Although most market watchers expect Samsung Electronics' investment in Sharp to affect Sharp's relationship with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), some market watchers...
Thursday 7 March 2013
Foxconn notified of Samsung investment in Sharp in advance
Taiwan-based EMS provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), in response to Samsung Electronics' investment of JPY10 billion (US$107 million) to acquire a stake of...
Wednesday 6 March 2013
Sharp announces new investment agreement with Samsung Electronics
Sharp has announced it has decided to issue new shares through a third-party allotment to Samsung Electronics Japan, a Japan-based corporation of Samsung Electronics, and form a capital...
Wednesday 6 March 2013
Samsung may invest US$107 million in Sharp
Samsung Electronics may invest JPY10 billion (US$107 million) in Sharp, according to industry rumors.
Friday 22 February 2013
Commentary: How willing are panel makers to invest in IGZO technology?
IGZO has energy-saving advantages in the display industry and is currently being developed mostly by Japan-based Sharp. While some other panel makers have started IGZO R&D, there...
Tuesday 29 January 2013
Foxconn subsidiary enters Southeast Asia countries with Sharp smartphones
Commtiva Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) that handles the parent company's business and product cooperation with Sharp, recently hosted...
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Production for 9.7-inch iPad products to decrease in 1Q13; Sharp working on next-generation iPad panel products
Production for 9.7-inch iPad products is expected to decrease by 40% in the first quarter, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Commentary: The transforming Foxconn juggernaut
The slump in the global economy in 2012 resulted in a slowdown in both revenue and profit growth for Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), the world's largest consumer...
Tuesday 22 January 2013
Lenovo and Sharp winding down talks on LCD TV plant acquisition
Lenovo and Sharp are reportedly winding down talks about Lenovo acquiring an LCD TV assembly plant in Nanjing from Sharp, according to industry sources.
Tuesday 22 January 2013
Commentary: Will Foxconn and Sharp tie the knot?
Partnership talks between Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Sharp have been going on for 10 months. The pair reached a deal last March when Foxconn announced plans...