Posts Tagged ‘ jobs ’

Rumors swirl of smaller iPad, which Jobs detested

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Apple generates more gossip than the Kardashians. (read more here…) Related items Little Apple: Rumors swirl of iPad mini Sharp, Hon Hai to jointly make panels in China -Nikkei Linde Expands TFT-LCD Footprint in China with Major Gas Contract for Samsung Electronics in Suzhou Going Against Steve Jobs? Rumors Swirl of Smaller iPad Prepare...

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Taiwan opens for business

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Taiwan will open big areas of its economy to mainland businesses for the first time in a bid to encourage greater investment and create more jobs. (read more…) Related items Far EasTone Holds Hope For Stalled China Mobile Deal Taiwan presidential candidates focus on economy, not China Taiwan votes: Why it matters Levin Targeted...

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Many Chinese Workers Want Those Jobs at Foxconn

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It might not make sense to us Americans, with our cushy office jobs filled with ergonomic keyboards and yoga-ball chairs, but getting a job at Foxconn is something a lot of Chinese people want. As commentators and activists defend the rights of the Chinese workers at the Foxconn plants, thousands of hopeful workers are lining...

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Foxconn Hiring, Thousands Clamor For Jobs

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Chinese manufacturer Foxconn is in the process of doubling their workforce in places like the city of Zhengzhou, and despite all of the recent controversy surrounding working conditions at Foxconn factories, tons of Chinese workers are rushing to grab a … (read the story…) Related items Many Chinese Workers Want Those Jobs at Foxconn...

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Taiwan votes: Why it matters

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Jobs and money, national identity and political stability. (read more…) Related items E Ink to Launch New Corporate Identity SinoPac: Yuan Business Remains 'Minor' Earnings Driver For Taiwan Banks Taiwan president says peace deal with China not a top priority LitePoint Announces Richard Hsieh Joining as Vice President and General Manager of Taiwan Operations...

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Levin Targeted by Backers of Taiwan F-16 Sale on Michigan Jobs

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An industry group lobbying to force U.S. sales of new Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan says opposition from Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin will cost jobs. (read more…) Related items Taiwan F-16 Sale Supporters Target Levin Over Michigan Jobs Supporters of Taiwan F-16 Sale Target Levin Over Michigan Jobs...

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Taiwan F-16 Sale Supporters Target Levin Over Michigan Jobs

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An industry group seeking to force U.S. sales of new Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan turned their sights on Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, saying his opposition will cost jobs. (read the story…) Related items Supporters of Taiwan F-16 Sale Target Levin Over Michigan Jobs Levin Targeted by Backers...

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Supporters of Taiwan F-16 Sale Target Levin Over Michigan Jobs

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An industry group lobbying to force U.S. sales of new Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan is targeting Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, saying his opposition will cost jobs. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan F-16 Sale Supporters Target Levin Over Michigan Jobs Levin Targeted by Backers of Taiwan F-16...

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Taiwan unveils plan to help 20,000 find jobs

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Taiwan on Friday unveiled plans to spend about $53 million on a scheme it says will help 20,000 people find jobs amid reports companies are laying staff off in reaction to slowing demand. (read the story…) Related items ASUS bringing Zenbook Prime UX21A, UX32A and UX32VD to the US, prices tentatively start at $799...

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Foxconn’s bumpy ride down Steve Jobs road

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Second factory in Brazil will spread worldwide production if cost is right. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan’s Foxconn lauds Jobs as partner and friend One Million Robots to Take Over Jobs of Foxconn Workers Taiwan Stock Market May See Mild Consolidation Taiwan Stocks: Support At 7,000 Points May Be In Danger Taiwan must...

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One Million Robots to Take Over Jobs of Foxconn Workers

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Foxconn aims to use one million robots in three years time as part of an effort to tackle rising labor costs. (read the story…) Related items Foxconn’s robot empire Foxconn workers talk about jobs, working conditions assembling iPhones and iPads Foxconn Makes an Easy Whipping Boy Asustek to ship 1 million monitors in 1Q12...

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Taiwan Jobs Sucked to China by Failure to Mimic Singapore

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A decade ago, Wu Wen-nan earned $726 a month at a Taiwan factory run by Foxconn Technology Group, maker of Apple Inc.’s iPhones and iPads. Today, he peddles magazines and takes handouts from a charity. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan Jobs Sucked to China by Failure to Mimic Singapore Model Taiwan Jobs Sucked...

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