Automobiles
Sony, Honda in EV partnership, aiming to launch first car in 2025
Both say still open to links with other companies and industries
Electronics
China tech
Huawei pivots to renewable energy as smartphones slump
U.S. sanctions force Chinese company to pursue solar power and storage projects
Toshiba in turmoil
New Toshiba CEO vows to 'see things' from activist investors' view
Self-claimed digital native to refocus company on technology services
Electronics
LG Electronics exits solar panel business on stiff China rivalry
Company turns focus to more profitable EVs and TVs
Comment
Sony chases Amazon's platform growth while Toshiba shrinks
Entertainment-driven group succeeds by breaking free of hardware cycle
Companies
Apple supplier Luxshare to fund output boost with $2bn stock issue
Chinese manufacturer expected to build new lines for AirPods and EV parts
Electronics
Sharp CEO Tai steps down after 6-year turnaround under Foxconn
New boss Wu tasked with boosting growth and deciding fate of LCD unit
Technology
Samsung injects $920m into Vietnam factory
Funds will be used to build mobile components, local government says
Semiconductors
TSMC lifts Japan chip plant investment, with Denso following Sony
Additional funding will help pay for 12-to-16-nm semiconductor line
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba lowers profit forecast amid higher prices, chip shortages
Industrial conglomerate to call shareholders' meeting March 24 for spinoff plan
Semiconductors
Chip backlogs stretch to 2 years, vexing Sony and electronics makers
Shipment delays cut into production of digital cameras, air conditioners
Automobiles
Foxconn to produce EVs with Thai energy group from 2024
PTT sets up new rental service to promote electrics
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba CEO says two-way split 'best' for shareholders
Industrial conglomerate triples shareholder return
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba to sell Toshiba Carrier stake for $869m to U.S. partner
Company opts to break up into 2 parts instead of 3, enlarging shareholder profit
Semiconductors
Toshiba to double power chip production with new plant in Japan
$870m fab set to debut by 2025 as part of broader capacity boost
Technology
Robots take center stage in SoftBank tie-up, Iris Ohyama chief says
$87m investment to boost collaboration as home goods maker expands
Electronics
China to launch chipmaking platform as it targets Intel and AMD
U.S. likely to object to Beijing's efforts for independent supply chain
Electronics
Panasonic cranks up AC business with $870m investment in 5 years
Japanese manufacturer to lean on disinfecting tech and energy efficiency
Electronics
China's smartphone market grows for 1st time in 5 years
Vivo snags crown as Huawei drops out of top 5
Electronics
Japan's Nidec makes foray into robot business
World's largest motor maker mulls in-house chip production amid supply crunch