CoronavirusCoronavirus threatens $11bn in Asian tech profits: Goldman
Foxconn, Samsung and Murata at risk from China exposure
Workers assemble electronics at Foxconn's plant in Shenzhen. The Taiwanese company's reliance on mainland Chinese production leaves it exposed to virus-related worker shortages. © Getty Images
DAISUKE MARUYAMA and KENSAKU IHARA, Nikkei staff writers
TOKYO/TAIPEI -- Asian chipmakers and other high-tech manufacturers face a nearly $11 billion hit to profits -- a 7% drop -- in fiscal 2020 as the novel coronavirus outbreak saps both demand and their supply chains in China, according to research by Goldman Sachs.