Foxconn

Reuters said that contract manufacturer Foxconn Technologies has re-opened its electronics polishing factories following an explosion at one of its sites, which killed three of its workers.

The explosion at the Foxconn factory in Chengdu is expected to disrupt production of 350,000-400,000 units of Apple's iPad 2.

Foxconn Technology has confirmed that a third person has died following a large explosion at a plant in southwestern China on Friday

Taiwan’s Foxconn – the manufacturer of the Apple iPhone and other high-profile devices - is reportedly poised to invest billions of dollars to expand its operations into Brazil.

Dell and HTC are at the centre of speculation this week concerning the separate launch of high-profile mobile devices.

Canada’s largest mobile operator Rogers Wireless has confirmed it will launch Apple’s iPhone later this year.

Dow Jones reports that shares in Foxconn International Holdings plunged 20 percent in early Hong Kong trading today after the company warned late Friday its profit for the six-months ended June 30 fell significantly from a year earlier due to changes in product mix and rising operational costs.