15 January 2026, Taipei, Taiwan – The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognized Vietnam’s first Sustainable Lighthouse in a world-class manufacturing facility operated by a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317), advancing the cleaner, greener and smarter leadership of world's largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solutions provider. The benchmark designation of Foxconn Industrial Internet’s (Fii) operations in the Bac Ninh Province is the result of tangible achievements in accelerating decarbonization across complex manufacturing supply chains through the extensive application of AI technologies, achieving a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, as well as a combined 34% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The recognition is a step up for the facility which was certified as Vietnam’s first WEF Lighthouse factory* in 2024. WEF Lighthouse Factories represent the highest global standards in smart manufacturing and digitalization. Sustainable Lighthouse Factories, seen as “lighthouses among lighthouses,” specifically recognize industry leaders that set exemplary benchmarks in carbon reduction and circular economy practices. In addition to meeting stringent requirements for technological advancement and operational excellence, Sustainable Lighthouse Factories emphasize performance improvements in energy efficiency, resource conservation, pollution reduction, carbon mitigation, and cost optimization. To achieve these goals, Foxconn’s Bac Ninh plant fully leveraged AI technologies to build a GenAI-based intelligent campus platform that integrates production, operations, energy management, carbon tracking, and EHS systems. This enables real-time insights and automated optimization, establishing a benchmark smart manufacturing campus. According to WEF, “Foxconn’s Bac Ninh plant has deployed more than 20 digital and AI-driven solutions, including AI-enabled green design to reduce the carbon footprint of bills of materials, a generative AI-based carbon accounting platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized suppliers, and energy efficiency optimization solutions integrating Omniverse and AI technologies.” Addressing common industry challenges such as the lack of effective carbon management tools and difficulties in advancing supplier decarbonization, the Bac Ninh plant developed an expert large-model–based carbon management platform and made it freely available to suppliers. Through standardized data reporting and automated verification, the platform increased Scope 3 emissions visibility to 90%. By combining analytical results, it also provides over 100 customized carbon reduction solutions tailored to different supplier profiles, precisely tackling supply chain decarbonization bottlenecks. (* Note: Under Vietnam’s administrative reform, Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces were officially merged in July 2025.)   About Foxconn here.

14 January 2026, Taipei, Taiwan – The LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA) and the Japan Ladies Professional Golfers’ Association are thrilled to announce the “2026 Taiwan Foxconn Ladies Golf Tournament” on the official circuit of JLPGA for this year, bringing Asia’s most lucrative women’s golf tour to Taiwan for the first time in nearly half a century and an elite line-up of athletes vying for a record US$2 million purse. Stepping up the game, the competition – re-branded from Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship of the past two years – will see the return of title sponsor Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solutions provider, and special sponsor for the first time, Japanese technology powerhouse SoftBank Corp. Producing topflight golfers, including Hisako Higuchi and Ai Miyazato, the JLPGA was a sweet spot for Taiwan’s own golf legend Ai-yu Tu, who once swept 71 championships and was a 7x money-title winner on the JLPGA Tour, accumulating over 110 wins in her career and inducted into the Japanese Golf Hall of Fame. Ms Tu is a special advisor for the 2026 Taiwan Foxconn Ladies Golf Tournament. TLPGA Chairwoman Huang Pi-hsun said: "Ms Tu’s glorious achievements on the JLPGA Tour have been a source of pride for Taiwan. I am grateful for Foxconn's support, which has allowed this dream tour to return to Taiwan after 48 years, giving young players a stage to challenge the world." JLPGA Vice President Takako Matsuo said: "Over the past two years, we have witnessed TLPGA and Foxconn successfully taking the game to an elite playing level. As one of Asia’s flagship tournaments this year, we very much look forward to bringing Japanese players to Taiwan in March for high-level competition." The total purse is the second-highest in the JLPGA Tour for 2026 and another record for the Foxconn-sponsored tournament since it was inaugurated in 2024. Originally established as a players championship, the competition has set itself apart with its exceptional ranking points, substantial prize money, and elite sportsmanship. The 2026 Taiwan Foxconn Ladies Golf Tournament will be held March 12-15 at the Orient Golf & Country Club in Taoyuan. Follow the action and stay updated through the tournament’s official Facebook and on Foxconn’s official Instagram. About TLPGA here. About Foxconn here.