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Foxconn worries about Luxshare
Published in News
Monday, 26 October 2020 13:06

Foxconn worries about Luxshare


How a tiny company is a serious threat to dominance

Foxconn, has set up a task force to fend off the growing clout of Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare, which it believes poses a serious threat to its dominance.

Foxconn’s Gen 10.5 LCD factory in Wisconsin does not exist
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Trump’s key project came to nothing

A key Foxconn project which Donald Trump claimed credit for has turned out to be complete fiction, according to a report from Wisconsin's Division of Executive Budget and Finance.

Foxconn sees cash in electric vehicles
Published in Transportation
Friday, 16 October 2020 12:10

Foxconn sees cash in electric vehicles


Will make ten percent of the world's electric parts

Foxconn has said it will provide components or services to ten percent of the world's electric vehicles (EVs) by between 2025 and 2027, and has been in talks with multiple car manufacturers for future cooperation.

Foxconn mulls Mexico
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Tuesday, 25 August 2020 10:04

Foxconn mulls Mexico


Between Trump and coronavirus we need to protect the supply chain

Taiwan-based electronics manufacturers Foxconn and Pegatron are among companies eyeing new factories in Mexico.

Apple spins carbon neutral aspirations
Published in News
Friday, 14 August 2020 10:18

Apple spins carbon neutral aspirations


Need TSMC and Foxconn to get on board.

The fruity cargo cult known as Apple claims that it will be carbon neutral in ten years, but apparently that positive statement is dependent on its suppliers.

Foxconn does better than expected
Published in News
Wednesday, 12 August 2020 11:56

Foxconn does better than expected


Profit up 34 percent

Foxconn reported a better than expected quarterly profit as rising telecommuting demand amid the coronavirus pandemic offset slowing smartphone sales.

Foxconn wants further India investment
Published in News
Tuesday, 23 June 2020 11:45

Foxconn wants further India investment


Sees bright outlook there

Foxconn is planning further investment in India and may announce details in the next few months as the world’s largest contract manufacturer views the outlook there very favourably.

Foxconn to make ventilators
Published in News
Wednesday, 08 April 2020 11:25

Foxconn to make ventilators


Working with US outfit Medtronic

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn will make ventilators with US firm Medtronic to help patients afflicted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Foxconn sees profit fall
Published in News
Monday, 30 March 2020 10:36

Foxconn sees profit fall


Pandemic issues not included

Foxconn reported a 23.7 percent fall in profit in the last three months of 2019 and it is still bracing itself for the full impact from the coronavirus pandemic.

Foxconn's consumer electronics revenue downed by Kung-Flu
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Down by 15 percent

Foxconn warned revenue would drop 15 percent in the first quarter, but promised that it would recover as production returns to normal in virus-hit China.