Japanese electronics News

Sharp has chosen Foxconn as its preferred bidder in takeover talks. One source said Sharp`s board on Thursday had voted 13-0 to negotiate with Foxconn instead of a state-backed Japanese fund, the Innovation Network Corp of Japan.

Ratings agency Standard & Poor`s on Wednesday moved Japanese electronics maker Sharp back out of "selective default", just a day after lowering its assessment of the troubled company.

Japanese electronics major Sony is "seriously" looking at participating in the government's 'Make in India' initiative and may consider setting up a manufacturing plant in the country.

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic said Tuesday that its annual profit soared 49 percent, strong results at its lesser-known auto parts unit and lower costs linked to a sweeping restructuring boosted its bottom line.

Japanese consumer electronics maker Sony Corp on Wednesday raised its earnings estimates for the fiscal year that ended in March, citing higher-than-expected sales of camera sensors and videogames.

Taiwan`s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co is considering joining efforts to help rescue Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp, the company said in a statement late on Friday.

Japanese electronics giant Toshiba has introduced a new range of smart LED TVs powered by Android that will allow viewers to access a wide range of apps, games and videos.