FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide mobile phone market grew 1.9% year-over-year in the fourth quarter on strong holiday smartphone sales, says International Data Corp.

SHENZHEN – Nam Tai Electronics reported fourth-quarter 2012 net sales of $468.5 million, up 263% year-over-year.

BANGKOK -- Cal-Comp Electronics, the world's sixth largest EMS company, is expected to post strong profits growth on higher demand for consumer electronics.

WUZHOU, GUANGHXI ZHUANG, CHINA -- Apple reportedly has cut ties with one of its printed circuit board makers here following a spate of violations involving use of underage workers.