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Sharp Officially Enters Philippine Smartphone Market with the SH530U

Popular Japanese consumer brand Sharp has officially entered the robust Philippine smartphone market with the official unveiling of the SH530U.

Foxconn's manufacturing facilities in China have been criticized for unfair and unsafe labor practices. Apple and Foxconn have promised to improve working conditions, which could lead to wage hikes in other companies in the country. (AP)

Apple Might Acquire Stake in Foxconn Through Parent Company Hon Hai

Apple is reportedly planning to buy a stake in Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry, which owns Foxconn plants that manufacture the iPhone, iPad and iPod.

In this file photo, worker fixes a solar panel at a factory in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. (AP)

Solar Cell Prices Stabilize at US$ 0.50 per Watt

Solar cell manufacturers from Taiwan and China report difficulties in earning profits even with prices increasing and settling at a steady US$ 0.50 per Watt.

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