Electronics
Dynamic duo to steer Sony in age of metaverse and EVs
Chairman Yoshida turns to trusted partner Totoki's entrepreneurial mindset
Media & Entertainment
Media & Entertainment
Sony Group CFO Totoki to succeed Yoshida as president
Yoshida to remain CEO as tech company consolidates 'top-two' structure
Media & Entertainment
Sony posts 7.8% operating profit decline for Q3
Company raises full-year forecast slightly, helped by recovering PS5 production
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo Disney operator expects eightfold profit jump as fans return
Oriental Land plans wage hike on pricier services and revival of foreign travel
Media & Entertainment
New Pokemon games put fresh legs on long-running series
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet off to good start but Nintendo has high expectations to meet
Media & Entertainment
Oscars: Multiverse adventure 'Everything Everywhere' leads nominations
Others vying for best picture include 'The Fabelmans' and 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Technology
Turn the beat around: Sony brings 3D sound to livestreams
J-pop star's concert showcases new tech for smartphones and cars
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
Media & Entertainment
Japan to tax tech giants like Apple, Google for mobile games
Government to follow European model in strengthening tax net around platforms
Media & Entertainment
Sting, other international musicians flock to perform in Asia
Big-name artists' tours accelerate after hiatus due to pandemic
Media & Entertainment
Idol fandom keeps Japan's Tower Records humming
Legendary music store adapts and thrives in the streaming era
Media & Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment secures $966m from sovereign wealth funds
Investment reflects bullish sentiment for South Korean content
Markets
Saudi sovereign wealth fund increases Nintendo stake to 6%
Kingdom gathers know-how from gaming industry in diversification move
CES 2023
Getting a feel for Sony-Honda's Afeela EV at CES 2023
Entertainment-heavy slant of venture's first car makes for immersive experience
Travel & Leisure
Ghibli Park tickets go on sale for overseas visitors from Tuesday
First batch will be for entry in period between March 15 and April 30
Media & Entertainment
Blending K-pop and J-Pop, Tokyo boy band JO1 aims for global stage
11-member group thrills Japan on New Year's Eve with touch of Seoul music
Media & Entertainment
China gaming industry hopes fun is returning after Beijing curbs
Tencent, Netease get more titles approved but analysts say criteria remain unclear
Fires
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19
Neighboring Thailand sends firetrucks to help fight blaze
