Foxconn workers sing its praises, but profit disappoints

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Profit at Taiwanese contract maker Hon Hai Precision Industry's grew less than expected in the first quarter, but the main maker of Apple Inc gadgets, whose plants have come under intense scrutiny over working conditions, was in party mood on Saturday.

Taiwan technology giant Foxconn has been increasing its assembly-line workforce in central China in preparation for the manufacture of a new iPhone, the company and media said on Tuesday.

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group said a f

Apple Inc stepped up audits of working conditions at major suppliers last year, discovering multiple cases of underage workers, discrimination and wage problems.

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's exports shrank unexpectedly in April as sales to China and Europe sputtered, underscoring increasing fragility in global demand, especially for the island's high-tech products.