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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 17, 2016
Apple wants OLED displays in next iPhone iteration but most suppliers aren't ready
Apple Inc. has big plans to outfit its next iPhone with vibrant, energy-sipping organic LED displays, seeking to entice consumers with new technology that's already been embraced by other high-end smartphone makers.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 1, 2016
On road to recovery, Sharp sees first operating profit in three years
Sharp Corp. said Tuesday it expects to post its first operating profit in three years in the current business year through next March, helped by restructuring efforts under the ownership of Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2016
Sharp may shutter LED display plant in Hiroshima Prefecture
Sharp Corp. is considering closing a light-emitting diode display plant in Hiroshima Prefecture next year as part of its restructuring efforts under Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., sources familiar with the matter said Sunday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 19, 2016
Sharp shares climb on improved prospects for full-year profits
Sharp Corp.'s shares rose in Tokyo on an improved outlook for full-year profit results, an early sign of turnaround under Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., its new owner.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 30, 2016
Sharp Corp. set to invest ¥57 billion in organic LED production
Sharp Corp. is investing ¥57.4 billion for the development of organic LED display production facilities, with the goal of starting output by June 2018.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Aug 20, 2016
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 15, 2016
Sharp's shares continue to leap after capital injection from Hon Hai
Sharp Corp. shares climbed in Tokyo after the sale of a stake to Foxconn Technology Group, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., was completed, ending a four-month wait for the cash-strapped maker of flat panel televisions.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2016
Sharp narrows operating loss to ¥2.52 billion in first quarter
Sharp Corp., restructuring under Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., reported on Friday a group operating loss of ¥2.52 billion ($24.3 million) for the April-June quarter after another poor performance from its core liquid crystal display business.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 23, 2016
Sharp shareholders approve Hon Hai takeover
The approval marks the first major Japanese electronics manufacturer to come under foreign ownership.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Jun 13, 2016
RoBoHoN: Part phone, part robot, and Sharp's bet for the next big thing
Since making its first public appearance last October, Sharp Corp.'s humanoid robot smartphone, RoBoHoN, has created a lot of buzz.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 26, 2016
Sharp releases portable 'robot' phone
Sharp Corp. on Thursday began selling a humanoid robot phone armed with artificial intelligence features and carrying a price tag of ¥213,840 (about $2,000).
BUSINESS / Companies
May 12, 2016
Sharp's losses, liabilities underscore challenge for Hon Hai
Sharp Corp. posted a second straight annual loss and said its liabilities exceeded its assets, highlighting the turnaround challenge facing new owner Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., also known as Foxconn Technology Group.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 12, 2016
Sharp may tap Hon Hai vice chairman Tai as new chief
Electronics maker Sharp Corp., currently undergoing restructuring in a buy-out by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., is looking to appoint a close aide of Hon Hai's chief as its new president, sources close to the matter said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 4, 2016
Sharp to move headquarters to Sakai plant operated with Hon Hai
Sharp Corp. is considering moving its headquarters to a plant in Osaka Prefecture, jointly operated with Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., which has agreed to take over the struggling electronics maker, sources close to the matter said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 28, 2016
Sharp mulls cutting another 1,000 jobs
Struggling electronics maker Sharp Corp. is considering cutting about 1,000 additional jobs to help reduce costs, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Apr 25, 2016
Let's discuss Sharp's new humanoid phone
Sharp Corp. is launching a small humanoid smartphone that responds to voice commands and can project movies on a wall.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 21, 2016
Sharp, Hon Hai to develop TVs jointly
As Sharp Corp. prepares to be taken over by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., it is planning to develop household appliances jointly with its new partner and aims to have televisions ready for sale by the end of the year, an executive at the Japanese firm said Thursday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Apr 16, 2016
A pre-summer night's dream of talking teddies, fresh indoor air and 3-D holograms in the palm of your hand
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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2016
Sharp's new humanoid phone handles more than just calls
Sharp Corp. has announced the launch of a small humanoid smartphone that responds to voice commands and can project movies on a wall.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 12, 2016
Sharp to nearly double intake of recruits following takeover
Sharp Corp. said Monday it will nearly double the number of new recruits for fiscal 2017 as it begins to rebuild under Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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