China tech
US removes Xiaomi from blacklist, says will resolve litigation
Shares spike as investors cheer news that American investments now allowed
Companies
Automobiles
Tesla supplier Hota eyes US expansion as EV demand surges
Taiwanese autoparts maker also planning new plants at home
Companies
Washington Post names Sally Buzbee first woman to lead newsroom
Move follows similar appointments at Los Angeles Times and Reuters
Transportation
Tata-backed Vistara readies Delhi-Tokyo flights amid virus surge
Direct service to start in June as Japan tightens entry rules
SoftBank
SoftBank poised for record $45bn net profit on Vision Fund rebound
Coupang and DoorDash IPOs help lift Japanese group to third globally by profit
Automobiles
Nissan heads for third consecutive loss on chip shortage
Japanese automaker expects red ink to narrow to $550m
Technology
Fanuc regains earning muscle but grapples with investment burden
Robot powerhouse back to 20% profit margin
Companies
Yamaha to halt Indian motorcycle plants as COVID slams industry
Suzuki extends auto plant shutdowns to free up more oxygen
Electronics
Vingroup makes quick exit out of smartphones in shift to EVs
Vietnamese conglomerate will also halt TV production
Coronavirus
Shionogi says looking to provide COVID-19 vaccine this year
Ministry will make a decision on the vaccine as early as May 20
