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Monday 20 May 2024
Sharp to close world's first 10G LCD panel fab by September, spurring major customers to reassess supply partnerships
The world's first 10th-generation LCD panel factory, located in Japan's Sakai and operated by Sharp subsidiary Sakai Display Products (SDP), is set to cease production by September...
Monday 6 May 2024
India roundup: Sharp reportedly in talks to set up display plant in India
Sharp, which is talking with Indian central and state governments, may become the first foreign firm to set up a display fab in India. Tata is progressing on its way to being a national...
Monday 29 April 2024
Sharp reportedly plans to set up display fab in India
Sharp is reportedly talking to the Indian government about a plan to set up a 10G display plant in India, which may be the first display fab and is likely eligible for the semiconductor...
Friday 22 March 2024
Sharp mulls cutting SDP loose, large-sized LCD lines at risk
Sharp is hoping to rescue its finances.
Monday 12 February 2024
Chinese LCD giants BOE and CSOT to control 50% market share by 2026
Market researchers are signaling a forthcoming consolidation phase for Chinese LCD plants.
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Panasonic sells its VR/AR equipment startup due to lack of gaming console platform
Panasonic has decided to sell Shiftall, its subsidiary responsible for VR head-mounted display (HMD) development, on February 1, 2024. Panasonic, alongside Sharp and Sony, were all...
Friday 2 February 2024
Sharp offers more batt for your buck with zinc-air research
Sharp plans to test its zinc-air batteries by FY2025.
Friday 12 January 2024
CES 2024: Sony, Panasonic, and Sharp introduce cutting-edge AI applications in autos, homes
Japanese electronics giants Sony, Panasonic, and Sharp showcased their applications of AI technology in various scenarios, including automobiles and homes, at the 2024 Consumer Electronics...
Friday 29 December 2023
Sharp unveils quantum technology-powered system capable of 1,000+ simultaneous AGV control
Japan-based electronic titan Sharp recently showcased its AGV Operating System (AOS), capable of controlling 500 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Monday 27 November 2023
Huawei, Sharp sign long-term patent cross-licensing
Huawei and Sharp have struck a new long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement covering cellular standard essential patents, including 4G and 5G, according to the companies...
Monday 20 November 2023
Chinese share in global top supercomputers sees sharp drop amid US chip export curbs
According to the latest supercomputer system ranking, China's position declined sharply after the export restrictions imposed by the US government, with the US widening its lead over...
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Foxconn 3Q23 earnings call: Sharp, audits in China, and new businesses
Foxconn is holding its third-quarter earnings call on November 14. The firm's revenue for the third quarter was NT$1.54 trillion (around US$47.74 billion), which is the second highest...
Friday 20 October 2023
Sharp's lawsuit Against Trina Solar signals the need for Taiwanese PV import regulations
Reports from international sources have shed light on a legal battle within the ICC International Court of Arbitration, where Sharp has initiated a lawsuit against Chinese solar PV...
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Huawei chairman's cool-headedness a sharp contrast to overheated consumer zeal in China
At a time when Huawei's breakout Kirin 9000S processor is widely celebrated in China, Huawei's rotating chairman, Xu Zhijun, admitted at the 2023 World Computing Congress that Huawei...
Friday 28 July 2023
Primax sees sharp on-year decline in 2Q23 sales, but gross margin hits new record
Primax Electronics, despite enjoying a sequential increase of 9.45%, still saw its second-quarter 2023 consolidated revenues plunge 20.79% on year to NT$16.07 billion (US$507.51 million)...