Business trends
Sony to make all products accessible for disabled, elderly
New guidelines being set for 'inclusive' design based on direct user input
Companies
DealStreetAsia
Singapore cybersecurity firm Blackpanda bags $15m in funding
Startup plans to use capital to expand in Asia, boost its services
Markets
India's Adani to use $2.5bn share sale proceeds for capex, debt repayment
Funds to go to green hydrogen projects, airports facilities and greenfield expressways
Automobiles
China's self-driving car push hits legal and cost roadblocks
WeRide and Pony.ai turn to selling systems for short-term profits
Davos 2023
IBM chief says tech's outlook is strong despite economic slowdown
Krishna at Davos says industry growth to outpace that of global GDP by 2% to 4%
DealStreetAsia
Creative Gorilla launches $20m fund to back Indonesian startups
Debut fund is looking to invest in consumer-focused companies
Materials
Batteries add spark to LG Chem's 3-pronged pivot from petrochemicals
CEO also leads charge into sustainable materials and new drugs with investment, M&A
Automobiles
Indian state enters $2.5bn partnership for EV battery-swapping stations
Deployment of smart energy infrastructure in Maharashtra to begin this year
Nissan-Renault alliance
Nissan, Renault take 'big step forward' with proposed patent compromise
France also signals support for balancing ownership in auto alliance
Startups
Asian startups under pressure to cut costs after funding drops
India's Byju's shows how founders face tough choices to ensure profitability
China tech
Tencent tackles 'astonishing' internal corruption as growth slows
Baidu and other tech players also take closer look at employee behavior
Media & Entertainment
NetEase rejects proposal to extend tie-up: Activision Blizzard
Chinese publisher for U.S. video game developer set to end service on Jan. 23
Media & Entertainment
Esports organizer VSPN eyes growth in Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia
Shanghai-based company expects end to China's zero-COVID to boost industry
Asia Insight
Mumbai slum residents stand up against Adani's redevelopment plan
Contract to overhaul Asia's biggest slum bagged by subsidiary of conglomerate
Business deals
Japan consumer goods maker Lion takes 36% stake in Vietnam company
Deal with medical products company Merap aims to tap Asian sales channels
Companies
Siemens wins $3.25bn contract to build electric freight trains in India
Biggest locomotive deal in company's history can replace up to 800,000 trucks, CEO says
Automobiles
Toyota says it could produce 10.6m vehicles in 2023
Carmaker sees 10% downside risk due to supply chain issues, COVID
Media & Entertainment
Japan to tax tech giants like Apple, Google for mobile games
Government to follow European model in strengthening tax net around platforms
China tech
China ride-hailer Didi says it can register new users again
Announcement signals 18-month crackdown on tech giant may be easing
Finance
Singapore's Lighthouse Canton launches venture debt fund in India
Plans to raise as much as $135m as startups hunt for financing
