Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, withdrew from the race to be Taiwan's next president on Friday after the breakdown of opposition talks.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Taiwan's Foxconn faces China tax probe that's politically motivated - Sources
The audits come less than three months ahead of Taiwan's presidential election and amid Foxconn's drive to expand production outside China.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Apple says 'Hello Mumbai' at first India store launch
India has become a big market for Apple, which launched an online retail store in the world's second-largest smartphone market in 2020.
Thu Apr 06 2023
Foxconn's woes to take bigger toll on giant China iPhone plant as more workers leave - Source
The world's largest Apple iPhone factory has been grappling with strict COVID-19 restrictions that have fuelled discontent among workers.
Fri Nov 25 2022
China widens COVID curbs, Apple factory unrest adds to economy worries
Fresh unrest at the world's largest iPhone plant highlighted the social and industrial toll of China's strict COVID-19 measures.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Huge Foxconn iPhone plant in China rocked by fresh worker unrest
The trigger for the protests appeared to be a plan to delay bonus payments, many of the demonstrators said.
Wed Nov 23 2022
China warns against extra 'layers' of COVID curbs as outbreaks widen
Pressure is growing on the central govt to rein in over-zealous authorities fearing blame for failing to contain the virus.
Thu Nov 10 2022
China's COVID epicentre shifts to Guangzhou as outbreaks widen
The sharp rebound will test China's ability to keep its COVID measures surgical and targeted.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Apple warns of hit to iPhone shipments from China COVID disruption
Apple expects lower shipments of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Apple supplier Foxconn quadruples bonuses to staff hit by China COVID lockdown
Foxconn's plant in Zhengzhou has been under lockdown since mid-October, with the company saying it is testing employees daily.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Apple suppliers to make Apple Watch and MacBook in Vietnam - Nikkei
Luxshare Precision Industry and iPhone assembler Foxconn have started test production of Apple Watch and MacBook in Northern Vietnam.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Women force change at Indian iPhone plant, sick from bad food, crowded dorms
Crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems endured by the women for the paycheck.
Thu Dec 30 2021
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:
AstraZeneca vaccine followed by Pfizer dose safe and effective, Spanish study finds.
Wed May 19 2021
Sharp to suspend tie-up talks with Hon Hai
Struggling Japanese electronics maker Sharp plans to suspend tie-up negotiations with Taiwan's Hon Hai and search for new capital partners.
Sat Feb 23 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024