Tag: Oppo

Chinese Smartphone Maker Closes Chip Design Business, Affecting 3,000 Employees

OPPO, a major Chinese smartphone maker, announced the closure of its chip design company ZEKU Technology (ZEKU). ZEKU’s 3,000-plus employees were caught by surprise. An employee revealed that the company issued a notice after work, announcing a day off for the next day due to a major system upgrade, but a mandatory monthly online meeting….


More Chinese Companies Accused of Customs Fraud in India, OPPO May Face Severe Penalties

Following in the footsteps of Xiaomi and Vivo, another Chinese tech company has been accused of violating laws in India. The Chinese smartphone giant Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. (OPPO) is accused of evading more than $571 million in import duties. On July 13, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), India’s anti-smuggling agency, issued…