Last update: Wednesday 15 May 2013 [729 news items]
China market: Foxconn to start selling 60-inch LCD TVs in January
Jan 17, 11:56
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will start selling its in-house-produced 60-inch LCD TVs equipped with Sharp-made panels in the China market through its CyberMart...
Foxconn invests in railroad car production in China, say sources
Jan 15, 12:10
The largest Taiwan-based EMS provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has established Qingdao Haiyuan New Alloy Materials in Qingdao, northern China, to produce materials...
Foxconn December revenues hit monthly record
Jan 10, 20:28
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) on January 10 reported non-consolidated revenues of NT$360.944 billion (US$12.38 billion) for December, hitting a monthly record for...
Foxconn to adopt measures to avoid corruption
Jan 9, 22:19
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is internally working on new regulations to allow its purchasing processes to be controlled through a PC management system after reports...
Foxconn to follow government policy and regulations over Sharp investments
Jan 7, 22:07
Commenting on the president of Sharp's recent statement about the cooperation between Sharp and Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), Foxconn pointed out that the company...
Foxconn to focus on technology transfer and commerce development in Indonesia
Jan 4, 15:45
Commenting on the recent news from Indonesia that Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will establish factories in the country in 2013, Foxconn, although declining to...
Foxconn reportedly plans to establish R&D centers in Japan
Dec 28, 10:42
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is reportedly preparing to establish R&D centers in Japan with an estimated investment of at least US$1 billion in 2013, according...
Compal to aim for all-in-one PC orders from HP
Dec 26, 21:36
Compal Electronics reportedly plans to expand its all-in-one PC business and is targeting to land 30% of Lenovo's total orders, as well as orders from Hewlett-Packard (HP), according...
Apple reportedly to move Mac mini production line to the US
Dec 26, 21:22
Apple is reportedly set to move its Mac mini production lines back to the US with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) to be responsible of handling establishment, according...
Taiwan market: Foxconn to start online shopping platform
Dec 25, 11:56
Cybermart, a channel retail subsidiary of Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), is set to start its new online shopping platform WOWCyber in Taiwan on December 27.
Pegatron to see strong 1Q13 due to iPad mini orders
Dec 17, 21:50
Pegatron Technology is expected to see a strong sales performance in the first quarter of 2013 due to estimated strong orders for the iPad mini and iPad mini orders also benefited...
Commentary: Foxconn to continue to dominate tablet OEM business in 2013
Dec 17, 14:13
Demand for tablets is expected to grow. In 2012, total demand in the market was 120-130 units. Market observers believe in 2013, demand will expand to 180 units and in particular,...
Foxconn refutes rumors of issues with automated production plans
Dec 14, 12:02
Commenting on recent market rumors that Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) may have trouble achieving its goal of incorporating one million robots into its production,...
Commentary: Sharp-Qualcomm cooperation unlikely to affect Taiwan-based firms
Dec 11, 15:27
The cooperation between Sharp and Qualcomm is likely to threaten Taiwan-based firms that have also been developing IGZO technology, but IGZO technology and MEMS panels are mainly...
Foxconn achieves a new record in November revenues
Dec 11, 14:19
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported non-consolidated revenues of NT$351.73 billion (US$12.09 billion) for November, a new record for the company and a growth...
Qualcomm, Sharp, Foxconn will become a new triangle chain in the industry, says Foxconn chairman
Dec 5, 20:37
Commenting on Qualcomm's investment in Sharp, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) chairman Terry Guo, on December 5, pointed out that Sharp notified Foxconn about the...
Acquiring Sony battery biz will help Foxconn strengthen vertical integration
Nov 30, 15:15
As reports have recently been circulating that Sony is looking to sell its battery business, rumors have pointed to Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and China-based...
FIH reportedly lands handset orders from Microsoft and Amazon
Nov 26, 22:04
Foxconn International Holding (FIH) has reportedly landed handset orders from Microsoft and Amazon and is set to launch the devices in mid-2013, according to sources from the upstream...
FIH, Sharp to jointly develop smartphone markets in Southeast Asia, say sources
Nov 23, 15:05
Foxconn International Holdings (FIH) will continue its cooperation with Sharp in the development of smartphones, and the two firms will shift their focus to promote sales in Southeas...
Foxconn purchases land in Brazil
Stockwatch - Nov 16, 14:32
EMS provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has announced that its subsidiary Foxconn CMMSG Industria de Electronicos Ltda has acquired a tract of land of 141.82...
Foxconn sees more MacBook orders from Apple
Nov 14, 21:30
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reportedly seen an increase in 15-inch MacBook Pro orders in the second half and is currently supplying 10-15% of Apple's total...
Foxconn 3Q12 gross margin hits 12-quarter high
Nov 13, 21:43
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) on November 13 released its consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 2012, with its gross margin of 9.54% being the...
Foxconn refutes report of riots at Shenzhen plants
Nov 13, 13:56
An employee riot reportedly erupted at Foxconn Electronics' (Hon Hai Precision Industry) plants in Shenzhen, China on November 9, but the company has refuted the claims saying that...
Foxconn Technology sees increased October revenues
Nov 13, 11:58
Foxconn Technology, whih supplies magnesium-alloy chassis, thermal modules and consumer electronics, had consolidated revenues of NT$19.228 billion (US$656 million) for October growing...
Taiwan market: Price war looming as Foxconn launches 60-inch TV
Nov 12, 21:33
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Sharp have officially released their 60-inch LCD TV in Taiwan. The unit is priced at NT$38,800 (US$1335) when bundled with Taiwan-based...
Foxconn October revenues up on month, down on year
Nov 12, 10:58
Taiwan-based EMS provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) saw its non-consolidated revenues of NT$275.702 billion (US$9.41 billion) for October grow by 14.62% on...
Nov 9, 15:59
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and kbro, an MSO (multi-system operator of cable TV) in Taiwan, on November 8 respectively announced contract-bundled sales of a 60-inch LED-backlit Full HD...
Foxconn may release 130-inch TV products in the future, says company vice president
Nov 8, 21:15
Foxconn Electronics may release 70-, 80- and even as large as 130-inch TV products in the future, but the products are not expected to interfere with Chimei Innolux's (CMI) product...

Foxconn and Sharp 60-inch LCD TV to be priced US$1,300, say sources
Nov 8, 15:47
Sharp and Foxconn Electronics reported 60-inch LCD TV will have a NT$38,000 (US$1,300) price tag in Taiwan if buyers sign a two-year contract with Taiwan-based telecom providers,...
Foxconn reportedly plans to set up plants in US
Nov 8, 12:37
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) reportedly plans to establish manufacturing plants in the US and is currently conducting evaluations in cities such as Detroit and...

FIH assembling Apple iPhone 5, says paper
Newswatch - Nov 6, 13:59
Foxconn International Holdings (FIH), a handset arm of Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision), reportedly began assembling iPhone 5s for Apple in October, and the company is expected...
Foxconn cooperates with Japan-based Softbank BB to enter the IT accessory market in Taiwan
Oct 31, 15:52
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) recently signed a cooperation agreement with Softbank BB through its retail subsidiary Cybermart and will become the major distributor...
Foxconn 3Q12 profit surges almost 140%
Oct 31, 11:07
EMS provider Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported unconsolidated revenues of NT$711.06 billion (US$24.33 billion) for third-quarter 2012, with net profit...
Foxconn Group features new glass products at Glasstec
Oct 24, 21:40
The Foxconn Group will participate in Glasstec, an international trade fair for glass products that takes place once every two years, in an attempt to further promote its glass products...
Foxconn seeking to reduce its dependence on Apple orders
Oct 24, 21:12
As Apple's order volume to Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has been increasing each year and already accounts for more than 40% of Foxconn's current revenues, the...
- Trial production of 5th-generation iPad to begin soon, say Taiwan makers
- Handset vendors in discussion over producing 6-inch and larger phones
- Taiwan component makers conservative about growth in 2H13 notebook shipments
- Taiwan-based analog IC suppliers facing increasing competition from rivals in China
- Commentary: High-end LED lighting in demand
- AUO supply of iPad mini panels in 2Q13 expected to slip sequentially
- More firms provide crystal-less USB 3.0 device controllers
- BLU makers report different results in 1Q13
- ChipMOS capex for 2013 to reach NT$2.5-2.8 billion
- BIOS designers feel the impact from weak PC market
- Apple MacBook orders to rise 20% sequentially in 2Q13
- Capella tops analog IC suppliers with highest EPS in 1Q13
- LED firms to lower prices through improved technology
- Digitimes Research: Europe solar trade tariffs may slow down market growth
- Getac aims at expanding ruggedized PC market share to 30%
- Ruggedized PC vendors eyeing 7- to 8-inch tablet market
- Wintek to reportedly set up joint venture 6G touch panel factory in China with Nanjing Panda Electronics
- China market: Several smartphone components in short supply
- Taiwan LED firms to attend Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2013
- Asia Pacific leads worldwide mobile phone sales growth in 1Q13, says Gartner
- SMA Technology sees 1Q13 revenues fall on year
- SunPower announces fiscal 2013 financial guidance
- LED plant factory market to reach US$1.2 billion in 2013, says PIDA
- Suntech agrees on new forbearance agreement with converible note holders
- Equipment maker Acter sees profits down in 1Q13
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- DIGIEVER partnership with EverFocus for better professional network surveillance solutions
- Advantech Introduces New 18" and 21" Widescreen Multitouch Panel PCs
- Digital Network Fuels Opportunities in Vehicle Surveillance Market
- Advantech Redefines Entry Level Network Application Platforms
- WD shipping world's first 5 mm 2.5-inch hard drive
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
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- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News
- China GDP growth slows to 7.7% (April 14) - Wall Street Journal

Opportunity lies for MEMS energy harvesting: Q&A with Holst Centre general manager Bert Gyselinckx
Digitimes recently interviewed Bert Gyselinckx, general manager of the Holst Centre in Eindhoven, to...

Returning with stronger competitiveness: Q&A with Lu Li-Cheng, Chaintech chairman
Chaintech, a motherboard/graphics card maker, which quit the market once and returned recently, has...

MEMS-enabled energy harvesting: Q&A with MIG executive director Karen Lightman
Digitimes recently spoke with Karen Lightman, the executive director of MEMS Industry Group (MIG),...

Complete mobile platform solutions: Q&A with Broadcom executive VP Robert Rango
In a relentless competition against rivals including Qualcomm, Nvidia and Media in the smartphone chipset...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
Digitimes Research predicts there will be a total of 389 million large-sized TFT LCD panels shipped in 2H12, with 195 million in the third quarter and 194 million in the fourth quarter - with the total representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of this year.
- Trends and shipment forecast for 2H 2012 smartphone market
Smartphone shipments in 2010 and 2011 both enjoyed growth of more than 60%. Growth will decelerate in 2012 due to the high base, as well as a slowdown in consumer spending in Western Europe.
- Trends in Asia LED chip manufacturing industry
Asia is playing an ever more important role in upstream LED chip manufacturing. The region accounted for 80% of MOCVD demand in 2011 and will account for 90% in 2012, largely because Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China are the major global centers for LED chip production.






















