Media & Entertainment
Sony chief to step in as PlayStation boss as profit margins shrink
Group president expected to push cost discipline at independent unit
Electronics
Semiconductors
China auto industry steps up chip supply chain cooperation
GAC- and Geely-linked investment companies form alliance to lower risks
Materials
iPhone 15 counts Toyota unit as key material supplier
Admatechs commands 90% share in fine silica powder for high-end semiconductors
Companies
Apple supplier Murata bucks downturn with new Thailand factory
Japanese company ramps up capital spending on capacitors for phones, EVs
Electronics
LG Chem to bow out of LCD films as panel makers pivot
Squeezed by Chinese competition, South Korean company focuses on battery materials
Business deals
Toshiba says JIP's $14bn tender offer is about to succeed
Bid would put the electronics-to-power stations maker in domestic hands
Electronics
Japan Display to make midsize OLEDs for tablets and PCs by 2025
Improved manufacturing process paves way for larger panels at lower cost
Business trends
Hyundai, Samsung develop India bases for Middle East, Africa exports
Governmental cooperation to set up local supply chain provides tailwind
US-China tensions
China says it has not imposed ban against Apple's iPhone
Foreign Ministry spokesperson cites reports of 'security issues' with device
Caixin
Chinese battery makers brace for price war to supply EV producers
CATL, BYD fight it out as charging speed and safety still major concerns
Technology
Panasonic to produce solid-state battery for drones by 2029
Tesla supplier unveils plans as Toyota and others focus on EV uses
Technology
Panasonic expands staff at China-based software R&D hub by 40%
With 1,000 employees, Dalian center is now the company's largest offshore base of its type
Huawei crackdown
Huawei's Mate 60 Pro has U.S. asking questions on chips
Chinese group's newest phone suggests progress in face of sanctions
Taiwan elections
Terry Gou, seeking Taiwan presidency, leaves Foxconn board
Company cites 'personal reasons' for resignation
Trade
India's PC import curbs draw U.S. concerns
Washington wants time to review licensing scheme ahead of November start
Huawei crackdown
Huawei mobile OS Harmony falls out of tune with growth
U.S. sanctions hurt ability to release 5G phones and capture market share
Electronics
Rivals Samsung, LG team on OLED TVs to fend off Chinese players
South Korean giants try to hold on after China's BOE took command of LCD market
Electronics
Samsung Electronics more than halves its stake in ASML
Filings show South Korean giant sold $2.29bn in shares in Dutch equipment maker
Companies
Brother Industries to expand machine tool sales bases in China, India
Japanese machinery maker looks to tap demand related to fast-growing EV markets
Supply Chain
Japan's Kaga Electronics to build new Mexican parts-assembly plant
Company aims to tap demand from auto and A/C manufacturers exiting China
Electronics
Mirrorless single-lens camera sales boom as tourism recovers
Customers attracted by superior performance compared to smartphones
Media & Entertainment
Sony cameras find big break in Hollywood with new 'Avatar' film
Venice cameras' use in major U.S. movies has grown fivefold since 2019
Electronics
India imposes licensing for laptop imports in blow to Apple, Dell
Make in India slogan invoked to promote local manufacture of tablets, PCs
Business deals
Japan's Nidec buys U.S. press machine equipment maker
Motor supplier's newest acquisition in field offer ties to American automakers
Electronics
Apple supplier Murata to boost capacitor output in Philippines
Japanese components maker sees demand rising for EVs, 6G