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SHARP

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
Talking Ted and friends
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.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Apr 4, 2016
For Hon Hai, turning around Sharp will be tougher than takeover
Terry Gou has pledged to keep Sharp intact, respect its independence and try to preserve jobs. He will have a hard time keeping those agreements.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 2, 2016
Hon Hai seals deal with Sharp
A foreign company is taking over one of Japan's leading electronics makers after Sharp Corp. and Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. sealed an agreement Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Mar 31, 2016
How modularization felled Japan's electronics titans
Toshiba, Sharp, Sony, Hitachi and Panasonic — these companies were the pride of Japan for decades after their electronics took the world by storm.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 28, 2016
Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ to set new credit line for Sharp, sources say
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) decided Monday to set a new credit line for Sharp Corp., sources familiar with the matter said, as the struggling electronics maker seeks to sign a takeover deal with Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 24, 2016
Hon Hai lag raises Sharp liquidation risk, analyst says
Sharp Corp. is facing an increasing risk of liquidation if a rescue deal with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. is delayed further, according to a top-rated analyst tracking the electronics maker.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 22, 2016
Hon Hai might cut Sharp bid by ¥200 billion over contingent liabilities
Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. is considering cutting its takeover bid for ailing Sharp Corp. by ¥100 billion ($895 million) to ¥200 billion, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 21, 2016
Hon Hai-Sharp deal's nearly monthlong delay raises risk of rupture
Clock ticking as Taiwanese firm pours over information on deal for troubled Japanese company.
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2016
Foxconn expected to delay finalizing Sharp deal in order to scrutinize performance
Foxconn Technology Group is delaying finalization of its deal for Sharp Corp. to get a clear understanding of the Japanese company's performance in the current quarter, increasing the chances an agreement won't be reached this month, according to sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Mar 5, 2016
National pride obscures harsh truth about Sharp deal
An object of pride for Japanese consumers during the 2000s was the so-called Kameyama flat-screen television set manufactured by Sharp. Named after the factory in Mie Prefecture where it was assembled, the LCD-TV came with a sticker attesting to its provenance, and many people who bought the model never...
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 1, 2016
Sharp's alive, and that's too bad
Letting the electronics maker and other troubled companies die is a necessary part of reanimating Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 29, 2016
Sharp eyes quick close to Hon Hai takeover deal
Sharp Corp. said Monday it hopes to finalize a takeover deal with Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. "as soon as practically possible" without setting a deadline for inking the bailout package.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 26, 2016
Sharp meets Hon Hai after last-minute delay in bailout deal
Sharp Corp. sent officials for talks with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. on Friday, sources said, a day after the Taiwanese firm said it would delay signing a deal to acquire Sharp.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 25, 2016
In a surprise, Sharp accepts rescue deal but Hon Hai does not
The suspense over Sharp's rescue takes a new twist as Taiwan's Hon Hai slams the brakes on the deal over a late disclosure from its target.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Feb 25, 2016
Life with Foxconn: What lies ahead for Sharp?
Sharp's choice of Hon Hai ends months of speculation and offers clear benefits in terms of a cash injection. But question marks hang over what will happen to Sharp's workforce and management as the Taiwanese giant sets about turning around the firm.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 21, 2016
Sharp to close Tenri LCD plant in bid to boost efficiency, competitiveness
Sharp Corp. has decided to close its Tenri plant in Nara Prefecture to help reorganize its money-losing liquid crystal display business, a move it hopes will boost efficiency and competitiveness, sources close to the matter said on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 19, 2016
Japan's state-fund chief confident of turnaround offer for struggling Sharp
The head of Japan's state-backed corporate turnaround fund said Friday its proposal to help Sharp Corp. compares favorably with a rival offer from a Taiwanese company.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
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