Nokia to lay off 10,000 workers

Nokia has announced it will lay off 10,000 workers worldwide by the end of 2013 in a further drive to save costs.

The firm has Irish offices, based in Dublin. It is not known if these operartions will be affected.

The Finnish mobile phone maker said it aims to return the company to profitable growth by sharpening strategy and improving its operating model.

Although it plans “to significantly reduce its operating expenses,” Nokia said it remains focused on its smartphones and feature phones and intends to expand location-based services.