Sharp to release Ultra HD TV at the end of 2013; plans to provide IGZO panels to Samsung, say sources

Apr 22, 15:45

Sharp will reportedly release large-size Ultra HD TVs near the end of 2013 despite industry rumors stating the TV will be released sometime during the summer, according to industry...

Digitimes Research: March LED light bulb prices rise in Japan, fall in other markets

Apr 15, 11:44

The March average retail pricing of retrofit 40W and 60W LED light bulbs increased in Japan while other markets saw prices fall compared to February.

Sharp announces completion of payment for the issue of new shares by third party allotment

Mar 29, 14:31

Sharp has announced that the payment for the issue of new shares by third party allotment to Samsung Electronics Japan, which was resolved at the board of directors meeting of Sharp...

Commentary: Foxconn does not need Sharp Mexico plant

Mar 22, 16:29

According to Japan-based media, Sharp originally wanted to sell its LCD TV plant in Mexico to Taiwan-based Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), and the negotiation was...

Sharp investment plan not yet over, says Foxconn

Mar 15, 15:15

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...

Commentary: Foxconn relies heavily on Apple

Mar 13, 14:41

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...

Samsung investment in Sharp not for developing IGZO technology, says Innolux chairman

Mar 11, 15:59

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...

Foxconn chairman to meet Sharp executives to close partnership deal, say market watchers

Mar 8, 14:07

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...

Digitimes Research: Financial woes at Sharp to give Samsung extended reach in the TV market

Mar 8, 11:37

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...

Samsung investment in Sharp may trigger Foxconn-Samsung partnership, say market watchers

Mar 7, 13:53

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...

Foxconn notified of Samsung investment in Sharp in advance

Mar 7, 10:52

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...

Sharp announces new investment agreement with Samsung Electronics

Mar 6, 21:45

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...

Samsung may invest US$107 million in Sharp

Mar 6, 15:42

Samsung Electronics may invest JPY10 billion (US$107 million) in Sharp, according to industry rumors.

Commentary: How willing are panel makers to invest in IGZO technology?

Feb 22, 14:54

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...

Foxconn subsidiary enters Southeast Asia countries with Sharp smartphones

Jan 29, 11:59

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...

Production for 9.7-inch iPad products to decrease in 1Q13; Sharp working on next-generation iPad panel products

Jan 23, 19:53

Production for 9.7-inch iPad products is expected to decrease by 40% in the first quarter, according to industry sources.

Commentary: The transforming Foxconn juggernaut

Jan 23, 12:19

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...

Lenovo and Sharp winding down talks on LCD TV plant acquisition

Jan 22, 16:12

Lenovo and Sharp are reportedly winding down talks about Lenovo acquiring an LCD TV assembly plant in Nanjing from Sharp, according to industry sources.

Commentary: Will Foxconn and Sharp tie the knot?

Jan 22, 16:11

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...

China market: Sharp expected to face strong competition for smartphones from local vendors, say Taiwan makers

Jan 21, 22:41

While Sharp has had China-based Foxconn International Holdings undertaking ODM production of its entry-level and mid-range smartphone models and Taiwan-based Commtiva Technology responsible...

Wistron unlikely to buy Sharp TV plant in Malaysia, says sources

Jan 18, 14:34

Wistron is unlikely to buy Sharp's TV assembly plant in Malaysia as speculated although Sharp is currently an ODM client for the Taiwan-based company, according to industry watcher...

HTC M7 likely to use 468ppi Full HD panels from Sharp

Jan 18, 13:59

HTC will likely use Full HD panels made by Sharp for its reported soon-to-be released M7 smartphone due to low OLED yields from Taiwan-based panel maker AU Optronics (AUO), according...

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 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...

Sharp sees shortage of 5-inch Full HD panels on Aquos Phone sales; to release new IGZO smartphone in 2013

Jan 3, 14:36

Sharp is reportedly witnessing a shortage of its in-house produced 5-inch Full HD handset panels due to explosive sales of its Aquos Phone SH930W in Taiwan, according to industry...

Commentary: Are Japan-Taiwan solar alliances possible?

Jan 2, 12:02

Japan-based Kaneka, a solar firm that produces N-type mono-crystalline solar cell using heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) technology, has reportedly been discussing cooperation...

More smartphone vendors to launch models with 5-inch Full HD displays in 1H13, say sources

Dec 13, 16:31

Samsung Electronics, Sony Mobile Communications, LG Electronics, Huawei Device and ZTE are expected to follow HTC and Sharp to roll out smartphones with 5-inch Full HD displays in...

Japan 3-busbar solar cell patent affects OEM orders to Taiwan

Dec 12, 14:06

Japan-based Kyocera obtained a 3-busbar solar cell patent in Japan in September 2012. Some other Japan-based solar firms have been asking Taiwan-based solar cell OEM firms to change...

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...

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...

Sharp announces agreement with Qualcomm and Pixtronix

Dec 4, 22:00

Sharp has announced that it has reached an agreement with Pixtronix, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, concerning the development of Pixtronix's MEMS displays. In addition, Sharp signed a...

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...

Intel possibly to invest in Sharp specifically for IGZO panel technology, say Taiwan component makers

Nov 16, 12:02

While Intel and Sharp have denied rumors that Intel and Qualcomm will invest JPY30 billion (US$377 million) in Sharp, Taiwan-based component makers hold the opinion that Intel may...

Commentary: Economies of scale vs. larger burden in solar market

Nov 13, 16:08

Rumors that the three top Taiwan-based solar firms may consolidate into a few large-size firms has been circulating around in the industry. The industry has been questioning the benefits...