TAIPEI -- Foxconn's cellphone manufacturing business unit forecast a larger first-half loss on weaker demand and higher costs.

Foxconn International Holdings did not disclose its anticipated loss, but said it would be greater than the $17.7 million net loss posted in the first half last year.

FIH turned around in the second half of 2011, generating $90.5 million in profits during the period.

Foxconn is a major supplier to Nokia, Apple and other leading cellphone providers.

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台北 - 富士康的手机制造业务部门的预测，对需求疲软和成本较高上半年亏损较大。

富士康国际控股公司没有透露其预期的损失，但表示这将是比去年上半年净1 770万美元损失更大。

富士康转身在2011年下半年，在此期间产生的利润$90.5亿美元。

富士康为诺基亚，苹果和其他领先的手机供应商的主要供应商。