foxconn to lay off 600 people in slovakia

Foxconn to 'lay off 600 people' in Slovakia

Taiwanese electronics company will lay off 600 people in its Slovak plant where it makes for Sony due to low demand, Slovak business daily reported on Monday.
taiwans foxconn mulls brazil touch screen factories

Taiwan's Foxconn mulls Brazil touch screen factories

is in negotiations with Taiwan IT giant to open two factories to manufacture in a multi-billion dollar project, a top Brazilian official said Thursday.
doubts over foxconns intent

Doubts over Foxconn’s intent

With Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn deep in talks with the Brazilian government, doubts have been raised about the firm’s readiness to follow through on its Vietnam investment plans.
taiwans foxconn to use one million robots by 2014

Taiwan's Foxconn to use one million robots by 2014

Taiwan IT giant Foxconn -- hit by a spate of suicides at its Chinese plants -- plans to replace 500,000 workers with robots in the next three years, state media reported Monday.
apple likely to add contractor for ipad

Apple likely to add contractor for iPad

Apple reportedly plans to add a second manufacturer for iPad 3 tablet PCs in addition to Foxconn Electronics with Taiwan-based Quanta Computer and Pegatron Technology being indicated as the potential contenders for the possible orders, according to industry sources in Taiwan.
taiwans foxconn mulls 12 bn investment in brazil

Taiwan's Foxconn mulls $12 bn investment in Brazil

Taiwan IT giant Foxconn, which makes iPads and iPhones, is considering investing $12 billion in Brazil to build computer and mobile phone components, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said.
microsoft says android e reader violates patents

Microsoft says Android e-reader violates patents

Microsoft on Monday accused Taiwan electronics colossus Foxconn and US book seller Barnes & Noble of using its patented technology in e-readers running on Google-backed Android software.
foxconn dials in cell plant

Foxconn dials in cell plant

Taiwan’s Foxconn will start construction of its long delayed cell-phone manufacturing factory in Vinh Phuc province next month.
foxconn still dragging the chain

Foxconn still dragging the chain

Taiwan’s Foxconn continues to sit on its hands regarding its investment plans in Vietnam despite labour unrest and wage hike issues in China.
foxconn accused of exploiting workers in china report

Foxconn accused of exploiting workers in China: Report

SHANGHAI, October 8, 2010 - IT firm Foxconn faces renewed pressure over conditions at its factories after state media said Friday it had been accused of forcing staff in China to work excessive overtime while exploiting interns.
lining up to applaud bac ninh

Lining up to applaud Bac Ninh

Bac Ninh province is enjoying an investment renaissance as many global giants, such as Canon, Foxconn and Samsung, make the province their homes in Vietnam. Kieu Linh reports that the big firms’ arrivals are acting as a magnet for other companies to prosper in the province.