Tech hub

Foxconn factories in China on hiring spree ahead of Apple’s AI-compatible iPhone 16 launch

by
Foxconn factories in China on hiring spree ahead of Apple’s AI-compatible iPhone 16 launch

Contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn is ramping up hiring in the world’s biggest iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, capital of central Henan province, as Apple gears up for the launch of its next-generation handset this autumn. The iPhone assembler, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, is offering a 25 yuan (US$3.44) hourly rate and a bonus … Read more

Opinion | No wonder Shenzhen is drawing diners and shoppers from Hong Kong – it is close by, clean and food is much cheaper

by
Opinion | No wonder Shenzhen is drawing diners and shoppers from Hong Kong – it is close by, clean and food is much cheaper

It would be a marvel of urban planning except for the flaws I spotted, such as what I view as shoddy workmanship and lack of attention to detail – visible in pedestrian passages with uneven steps. People queue to enter the Shenzhen branch of Costco in January, 2024. Photo Getty Images Admittedly, I’m not one … Read more