In May 1946-Akio Morita joined, and the company was reorganized into Tokyo Communication Industry Company. Capital of 19, yen
February 1947–moved to the present site, Yudianshan, Shinagawa District
August 1955–listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
January 1958–in response to the pace of internationalization, The name of the company was changed to Sony
in 1959–Dianxiong Yamato formally joined Sony
in February 196–the American branch was established
in December 196–the Swiss branch was established
in 196–Idei Nobuyuki joined Sony
in 1961, Sony Design Center was established in Akio Morita. Hosted by the young Dianxiong Dahe
June 1961-ADR was issued in the United States
December 1962-Hong Kong branch was established
1966-Phillips of the Netherlands signed a free cross-licensing agreement
1966-Sony Plaza Life Store was established
March 1968-it was jointly established with CBS. CBS/ Sony Music Company
May 1968-Established British branch
1969-Ando Guowei joined Sony
June 197-Established German branch
September 197-Listed on new york Stock Exchange
February 1973-Established French branch
May 1975-Fully developed BET. > August 1979-Sony Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. was established in a 5/5 joint venture with Prudential Life Insurance Company of the United States
1982-leading CCD technology developer-Kazuo Iwatani passed away
November 1986-Sony Euro Europe headquarters was established in Germany
January 1988- Acquisition of American CBS record division, CBS/SONY changed its name to Sony Music
January 1988–released cooperation with Nintendo to develop SFC| Super Nintendo CD host.
December 1988-Abandoning Betamax video tape specification and joining VHS specification ended the 14-year video tape specification war
November 1989-Acquired American Columbia Samsung Film Company and entered Hollywood tungsten market
April 1991-Sony Prudential Life Insurance became 1% holding. Renamed Sony Life Insurance
May 1992–cooperation with Nintendo was broken
November 1993–SCE- Sony Computer Entertainment was established to enter the home entertainment game market
April 1995–released–Idei Nobuyuki was appointed as the president by Dianxiong Dahe
May 1995–released (digital, dream, children. Slogan
November 1995-SCN- Sony communication network was established to enter the Internet content service market
October 1996-China branch was established
March 1997-howard stringer joined Sony
December 1997-founder Masaru Ibuka died. At the age of 89
in 1998–the slogan of global image was released
in October 1999–the founder Akio Morita died at the age of 78
in April 2–the financial report was released, and the brand value of the group exceeded 1 billion US dollars. It reached its peak since its establishment
in June 2–Idei Nobuyuki took over as chairman and CEO, and Ando Guowei took over as president
in April 21–Sony Bank was established
in April 21–Sony EMCs Corporation (Engineering, Manufacturing and customer service)
October 21–with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication Company of Sweden
November 21–Dianxiong Dahe collapsed on the podium at the meeting place in beijing music festival
October 22–acquired Aihua, Become one of its brands
November 22–put forward the "ubiquitous value network" to establish Sony about you's point of view for consumers
April 23–the quarterly loss of earnings report was $1 billion, which triggered Sony Shock, and its share price fell by 25% in two days. Japanese stock market affected
December 23–released "Transformation 6" (TR6, Transformation 6). Reform plan
December 23-QRIO robot was released as SONY goodwill ambassador
April 24-Sony damage insurance business was established
April 24-Sony Financial Holdings Financial Holding Company was established-integrating banking, insurance, life insurance, Three major financial businesses
April 24–S-LCD Corporation was established with samsung galaxy * * *
May 24–Sony Connect online music service was established
August 24–Sony Music merged with BMG Music, the fifth largest record company in the world. Established Sony boardman
December 24–Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired MGM Film Company, becoming the world's largest film company
December 24–released an agreement with samsung galaxy to share licensed technology * * *
March 25–released a major change in management rights, making it the first foreign Howard since its establishment 59 years ago. Stringer took over as Chairman and CEO, and Chūbachi Ryōji took over as President
April 25-US$ 35 million was released to sponsor FIFA International Football Federation
June 22, 25-howard stringer officially took over as Chairman and CEO
August 23, 25-former President Ando Guowei was awarded the Second Medal of Meritorious Service of the Executive Yuan of Taiwan Province. Commending his friendly and economic contribution to Taiwan Province during his tenure as president
On September 22nd, 25-the reform plan code-named "Project Japan" was released
On January 1st, 26-he sponsored the New Year's Countdown of Taipei 11 Building,
Climbing the tallest building in the world
January 7, 26-released at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA to develop the Entertaining the Future. Plan
January 19th, 26-Release: Take over the image business department of Konica Minolta from April 1st, 26
SONY's development in East Asia
Taiwan Province, Hongkong
In 1967, it was represented by Taiwan Province SAMPO Electric Appliance Company. The establishment of Taiwan Province SONY Industries Co., Limited
In April 2, Sony headquarters in Japan withdrew its agency right, and Taiwan Province Sony International was reorganized and established as Sony's legal representative in Taiwan Province. Shengbao withdrew its management right, integrated all Sony's related enterprise resources in Taiwan Province, and made the consumer electronics department independent of Sony Co., Ltd.
in April 21, Sony Sony set up the first direct store of Sony Digital Square in Ximending Pedestrian District, Taipei.
in April 21, Japanese So-net set up Taiwan Province's Sony communication network (So-net Taiwan) in Taiwan Province.
in January 22, Sony released PS2 for sale in Taiwan Province
in December 22, Sony announced that it would cooperate with Sony Communication Network in Taiwan Province to set up a direct store of Dreamix
In December 22, Sony released Clié for sale in Taiwan Province
In April 23, Sony released VAIO for sale in Taiwan Province
On April 7, 24, Sony was established in Taipei 11.
The first "SonyFair 4 Video Carnival" was held in April, 24
In June, 24, Sony Communication Network in Taiwan Province was released, and the number of ADSL users increased, making it the third largest network service provider in Taiwan Province
In July, 24, SOE and GAMANIA of the United States set up a joint venture to set up SOE Taiwan Province office in Taiwan Province.
In October, 24, Sony Communication Network in Taiwan Province released the Dreamix direct marketing system and changed its name to So-net Plaza transformation complex concept store
In December, 24, Sony Sony released a full range of notebook computers endorsed by artist Takeshi Kaneshiro in Taiwan Province
In April, 25, Sony released and returned to Sony International in Taiwan Province to become its consumer electronics marketing headquarters
In April, 25. Held "SonyFair 25 Video Carnival" in May
In May 25, Sony Computer Entertainment released PSP for sale in Taiwan Province
On August 23rd, 25, former President Ando Guowei was awarded the Second Class Meritorious Medal of the Executive Yuan of Taiwan Province. Commending his friendly and economic contribution to Taiwan Province during his tenure as president
In December 25, LocationFree Media Network transmission technology was launched in Taiwan Province
On January 1, 26, he sponsored the New Year's Countdown of Taipei 11 Building.
Climbing the tallest building in the world
In April, 26, "SonyFair@Taiwan 26 Audio-visual Carnival" and "Soaring Sony Arts Superstar Concert" were held
On November 1, 26-Sony Computer Entertainment released PS3 Taiwan Province, On November 17th, 26, Hong Kong was listed simultaneously with the United States
On November 17th, 26-Sony Computer Entertainment in Hong Kong held its first sale in "Sony Digital Square" in Ximending, Taipei, Taiwan Province. The first batch of 3 sets sold out
Sony Taiwan Limited-Taiwan Province Xinli International Co., Ltd.
SEMT/Sony Electronics Marking Taiwan Sony Co., Ltd. (changed to Taiwan Province Xinli International Consumer Electronics Marketing Headquarters)
So-net Taiwan/ Sony Network Taiwan Limted-Taiwan Province Sony Communication Network Co., Ltd.
SCEH/ Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Taipei Branch-Hong Kong businessman [Sony Computer Entertainment Co., Ltd. Taipei Branch
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB-Swedish businessman Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. Taiwan Province Branch
SonyB MG-Sony boardman Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.
AXN-TAIWAN ONE, LLC-American Super Leap Co., Ltd.
SOE/Sony Online-American Asian Sony Online Game Co., Ltd.
Sony Music Publishing–Singapore-based Singapore-based Singapore International Copyright Co., Ltd.
Chinese mainland
started its business in China in 1978, successively in Beijing (198), Shanghai (1985) and Guangzhou (1978).
since 1982, we have been authorized to produce professional video recorders in Beijing and Shanghai.
in the mid-198s, OEM factories in Xiamen and Jiangxi province began to produce TV sets.
in September 1993, a joint venture was established with Shanghai Radio and Television Co., Ltd. "Shanghai Suoguang Electronics Co., Ltd." (Sony contributed 7%). It started operation in February 1994. It mainly produces and sells cameras (Hi8,D8,DV), optical pickup heads and 8mm camera components.
In October 1995,
Sony and Beijing Institute of Posts and Telecommunications Science and Technology Development Company/Beijing Jingzhi Electronic Information Industry Co., Ltd./Beijing Tianzhu Airport Industrial Development Company jointly established "Beijing Suohong Electronics Co., Ltd." and started operation in November 1997. Mainly engaged in the production and marketing of mobile phones, video tape recorders and professional cameras in DVCAM format.
Sony Precision Parts (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. was established in November 1995. It started operation in January 1996. Mainly engaged in the production and sales of optical pickup heads.
in December, 1995, a joint venture was established with Shanghai Radio and Television Group and Shanghai Vacuum Electronics Co., Ltd. "Shanghai Suoguang Image Co., Ltd." (Sony holds 7% of the shares). It started operation in December 1996. Mainly engaged in the production and sales of Guixiang flat Telilong color TV and projection TV. Sony Pictures Entertainment Beijing Representative Office was established.
in October 1996, the wholly-owned regional management company "Sony (China) Co., Ltd." was established.
in August 2
Sony Electronics (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. was established. Products include polymeric lithium-ion batteries.
In October 2, sony explorascience, the Youth Experience Science and Technology Museum, opened in Beijing.
in 21, Sony Music Entertainment (International) established "Shanghai Xinsuo Music Co., Ltd." with Shanghai Xiehe Group and Shanghai Jinwen Investment Company, and started operation in early 22.
EMCS was established in China in October 21.