Technology sector leadership showcases Asia’s formidable strength12 October 2026, Taipei, Taiwan – Reflecting responsibilities that sit at the intersection of the physical industrial world and the AI world for the largest electronics manufacturer and AI server provider on the planet, Kathy Yangof Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (TWSE:2317) has been recognized in Most Powerful Women Asia 2026 by Fortune, for a second year. As General Manager of Global Campus Operations and Head of AI Software Business and AI Infrastructure for Foxconn, Yang joins 16 honorees from technology, the most represented sector in this year's prestigious list, ahead of banking with 14. Their presence reflects the increasingly central role technology plays in Asia's economy, as businesses spanning digital platforms, advanced manufacturing and other technology-driven industries grow in scale and influence. "What stands out in this year's ranking is how the landscape of business power in Asia is evolving," said Charmian Choo, Asia list Senior Manager. "We see established leaders continuing to shape some of the region's largest companies, alongside a new generation rising through the ranks. The prominence of technology is particularly striking, reflecting the sector's growing influence on Asia's economy and the women increasingly at the forefront of that transformation." “Women in leadership play an important role in the AI industrial revolution. The real challenge is not deploying technology, but redesigning work, investing in reskilling, and helping our global talent of women and men evolve with it,” said Foxconn’s Yang, whose remit includes Foxconn’s more than 240 sites across 24 countries. “Five years from now, the best factories will not simply be the most automated, but those where humans, AI and robots make one another better.” Earlier this year, Yang was recognized among Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business 2026. Her work combines Foxconn’s global manufacturing scale, engineering capabilities and operational know-how with software, data, computing infrastructure and AI. Yang previously served as Foxconn’s Rotating CEO, the first woman to hold the role, during which she focused on strengthening enterprise-wide execution, cross-business alignment, and governance discipline across one of the world’s largest and most complex industrial organizations. She is concurrently a Board Director of Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) and Chairwoman and CEO of JUSDA, both key units of Foxconn. About Fortune MPW Asia here.

Top-marked Brazil and China’s Yantai sites certified highly in RBA VAP assessment08 July 2026, Taipei, Taiwan – Deepening the core philosophy of “EPS+ESG=Sustainability” at the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (TWSE:2317) completed independent, third-party audits covering major manufacturing sites including Brazil, Vietnam, China, India and Mexico, reflecting a commitment in governance to drive operational discipline, risk visibility, and continuous improvement across its global footprint. No priority non-conformances as defined by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) were found. Covering areas of labor rights, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, business ethics and supply chain management, the latest audit returned an overall compliance rate of 89.7%, reflecting solid improvement in the Group’s global audit work for the third year in a row. As of the end of 2025, the Group has completed 85 RBA VAP audits across 65 sites worldwide, earning a total of six Platinum, two Gold, and 33 Silver certifications.In 2025, enhanced RBA VAP audits were also conducted at nine major sites, which were selected based on risk factors including operational complexity, workforce size, geographic risk, and historical stakeholder concerns, with the aim of strengthening ESG governance in higher-risk locations. In its inaugural RBA VAP audit, Foxconn’s Sao Paulo site in Brazil attained top marks, scoring a full 200 and receiving a Platinum certification. Foxconn China’s Yantai site, also undergoing its first RBA VAP audit, earned a Silver certification. Other sites in China, alongside those in India and Mexico, underwent consecutive audits showing continued improvement compared with previous assessments. The nine enhanced audited sites accounted for 121 auditor-days, with 1,279 employees interviewed. The audit scope covered all aspects of the RBA Code of Conduct, including labor, health and safety, environmental protection, business ethics, management systems, and supply chain responsibility. Other key findings included: Sites in China (Chengdu, Zhengzhou, and Yantai) and Mexico (Chihuahua) obtained Silver certification. Environmental conformance reached 93.5%, and business ethics conformance reached 96.5%, maintaining strong performance. Sites undergoing consecutive audits for two years showed, on average, a solid 19.1% improvement gain in points; the Chengdu site improved by 46.2 points, with progress across labor, health and safety, and environmental dimensions. Mexico’s Chihuahua site achieved a 133% improvement in supply chain management compliance, reflecting continued enhancement in supply chain maturity The report also highlighted labor rights, occupational health and safety, and supply chain management as key areas for further improvement. It recommended continued efforts to reduce disparities in ESG management and execution maturity across sites. Looking ahead, Foxconn will continue to enhance global consistency and ESG governance maturity through third-party audits, management system optimization, capability building, and cross-site best practice sharing. Read report here