Foxconn revenue tops nearly US$30B for first time, with 3Q growth in sight

Foxconn reported consolidated revenue of NT$946.51 billion (approx. US$29.37 billion) for July 2026, up 15.18% from the previous month and 54.19% from a year earlier. The result marked a record monthly high and the first time the group’s revenue exceeded NT$900 billion. In US dollar terms, July revenue rose about 13.6% month on month and 43.1% year on year.

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China launches 15th Five-Year ‘leader’ awards on low-carbon credentials

China’s State Council has launched a new recommendation program for “leader” companies in energy efficiency and carbon efficiency, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issuing the notice on August 4, 2026. The program is designed to push heavy industry to cut energy use and emissions, as low-carbon certification increasingly becomes a key credential for future market competition.

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Foldable smartphone shipments are set to rise 20% as Apple enters the market

Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to increase 20% in 2026 from 2025, according to industry players cited in the source, even as the broader handset market faces tighter supply of upstream logic chips and higher memory prices. Samsung Electronics is expected to keep its market lead, while Apple, Huawei, and other brands are set to help drive the category, with the fourth quarter of 2026 described as the most important sales period.

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LG Electronics posts strong second quarter as new businesses drive growth

LG Electronics reported consolidated revenue of KRW23.83 trillion (US$16.7 billion) and operating profit of KRW1.58 trillion (US$1.1 billion) in the second quarter of 2026 as AI cooling, automotive, and subscription businesses expanded. The South Korean company said the results reflected efforts to move beyond its traditional appliance base and into broader smart life solutions.

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