Softbank-Saudi tech fund becomes world's biggest with $93 billion capital
• 8 years agoThe Saudi economy has been severely damaged by low oil prices, and policy makers are trying to diversify into new industries.
As Sharp Corp, Japan Display Inc struggle, smaller firms thrive in OLED niche
Fp Archives • 9 years agowhile Sharp Corp and Japan Display Inc lag behind South Korean rivals OLED screens, some smaller Japanese equipment makers are booming.
Foxconn reaches concensus with Sharp Corp, regarding takeover of the Japanese giant
Fp Archives • 9 years agoTaiwan's Foxconn is aiming to finalise a deal to acquire Japan's Sharp Corp by the end of the month, after the two firms reached a consensus on most points, Foxconn Chief Executive Officer Terry Gou said.
Panasonic to sell three Japan chip plants to Israel's TowerJazz: Sources
Fptechno • 11 years agoJapan's Panasonic Corp will sell its three main domestic semiconductor factories to Israel's TowerJazz ...
Japanese suppliers weather electronics storm better than name brands
Fptechno • 12 years agoJapan's flagship consumer technology brands have had a rough few years with their products overshadowed by Korean and U.S. rivals, but...
Sharp to raise $1.7B, lowers loss forecast
Fptechno • 12 years agoJapan's embattled Sharp Corp. is forecasting a narrower loss and plans to raise almost $1.7 billion from a share sale and new...
Sharp to seek Samsung edge for survival as Apple sales lose steam
Fptechno • 12 years agoJapanese display maker Sharp Corp, a supplier to Apple Inc , will aim to boost sales to the iPhone maker's
Samsung to invest $110 mn in key Apple display supplier Sharp
Fp Archives • 12 years agoSamsung Electronics Co, with a $110 million investment in cash-strapped Sharp Corp, will broaden its supplier base, gain access to low-power thin screen technology and get a foot in the door at one of Apple Inc's key Asian display suppliers.
Samsung to invest $110 mn in key Apple display supplier Sharp
Fp Archives • 12 years agoSamsung Electronics Co, with a $110 million investment in cash-strapped Sharp Corp, will broaden its supplier base, gain access to low-power thin screen technology and get a foot in the door at one of Apple Inc's key Asian display suppliers.
Sharp cuts iPad screen output: Are users switching to mini?
Fp Archives • 12 years agoSharp Corp has nearly halted production of 9.7-inch screens for Apple Inc's iPad, two sources said, as demand shifts to its smaller iPad mini.