Apple and Foxconn have successfully lobbied for new labour laws in the Indian state of Karnataka, allowing for two-shift production in the region, amid India's plans to become a manufacturing hub.
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Foxconn is reportedly boosting hiring at its India plant over the next two years to meet iPhone demand, while China continues restrictions as part of its zero-COVID policy in the Zhengzhou district.
Samsung is set to end operations of its smartphone manufacturing plant based in Tianjin, China, by the end of this year as its mobile phone market share in the country sees no signs of recovery.
