Interview
AI a plus for jobs, but needs 'precision regulation': IBM chief
Arvind Krishna sees 'very high chance of success' in Japan chipmaking venture
Companies
Media & Entertainment
Sony grabs Marvel's playbook for 10 live-action PlayStation adaptations
Group hopes to replicate success of 'Last of Us' with upcoming 'Gran Turismo' movie
Automobiles
Glass Lewis advises against reelecting Toyota chairman as director
Proxy advisory firm faults Akio Toyoda, saying board lacks independence
The Future of Asia 2023
Pertamina's diversification slowed by Rosneft tie, carbon capture
Indonesian oil company plans $9bn capex in 2023, but 3% for decarbonization, others
Electronics
Canon develops quantum dot OLED materials without rare metals
Japan company's new material can reduce reliance on Chinese indium
Transportation
China Eastern set to operate C919's first commercial flight on Sunday
Homegrown plane marks milestone as country hopes to break Airbus-Boeing duopoly
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor, LG to build $4.3bn EV battery factory in U.S.
South Korean automaker, battery maker cooperate to benefit from American subsidies
DealStreetAsia
India-focused Kedaara Capital gears up to raise $1bn
Fourth investment vehicle comes after 2013 debut fund closed at $540m
Bonds
Japan's MUFG to float $2bn in AT1 bonds
Megabank responds to investor demand for controversial debt instrument
Telecommunication
Singtel embarks on data center push in Indonesia, Thailand and beyond
Singapore telecom leader also eyes sites in Malaysia and Vietnam with local partners
Electric cars in China
China car wars: BYD, Great Wall spar over emissions standards
Accusations push down stock prices of nation's 2 biggest EV manufacturers
Companies
Hitachi Construction to boost shareholder returns on higher Americas cash flow
Japanese rival to Komatsu targets 35% to 40% payout ratio in near future, CFO says
Consumer
Unilever to expand telemedicine services in Indonesia, Vietnam
Consumer giant aims for over 200 million to see a dentist by 2025
Retail
Japan's Seven & i shareholders reject ValueAct's board candidates
Retail giant dismisses U.S. investment company's shake-up attempt
Technology
Singapore Grab co-founder Tan Hooi Ling to quit operational roles
Former COO to step down from board by year-end to pursue 'personal passions'
DealStreetAsia
Indonesian social commerce platform Evermos confirms $40m funding
Round led by World Bank member International Finance Corp.
Finance
Seven Bank plans Japan's first facial recognition ATM service
Seven-Eleven affiliate explores alternative uses, like selling mobile contracts
Automobiles
With F1 return, Honda plays for carbon-neutral tech and U.S. fans
Japanese automaker trails behind Tesla in brand power race
China tech
China's flying car developers ready for takeoff in 2025
Startups take global lead in test flights ahead of commercialization
China tech
Lenovo reduced workforce by 5% amid PC slump: CEO
CFO cites different figures on personnel cuts for Q4
