Technology
'Vietnam+1' production emerges as new priority for tech suppliers
Taiwanese companies worried Southeast Asian country will be Trump's next target
Supply Chain
TSMC supplier eyes opportunities in hard-to-recycle chip chemicals
San Fu Chemical chairman says company is considering expanding to Japan
Technology
Soft Space: The Malaysian fintech behind Asia's cashless boom
Company's technology transforms smartphones into POS terminals
Travel & Leisure
Taiwan's KKday seeks more offerings for experience-hungry Asia tourists
Travel startup's CEO sets sights on acquisitions after $70m capital boost
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Malaysian data center project secures $900m in financing
DBS, HSBC, other lenders back Yondr's 'hyperscale campus' in Johor
Electric vehicles
Samsung SDI goes after EV battery talent via university program
South Korean players step up recruitment as Chinese rivals gain ground
Tech Asia
U.S. foreign tech workers brace for Trump turmoil and little help from Musk
Visa uncertainty hangs over staff from abroad in huge technology sector
Electric vehicles
China's CATL launches new EV chassis, flags improved safety
EV battery giant says longer range chassis can withstand higher impact
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Semiconductors
Japan chipmaker Rapidus's state aid draws flak over funding
Opposition says tapping COVID-era money is misappropriation
US-China tensions
Joe Biden launches U.S. trade probe into legacy Chinese chips
Section 301 investigation to be handed over to Donald Trump next month
Business deals
Honda and Nissan aim to launch holding company with Honda's leadership
Japanese carmakers set to announce merger talks on Monday
Automobiles
'Adventurous' Honda and 'staid' Nissan explore merger: 5 things to know
Analysts say duo would need to overcome different corporate cultures
Opinion
Japan must bolster digital education to combat 'shady job' crime wave
A rising number of 'yamibaito' schemes exposes vulnerable young people to organized crime
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Myanmar bamboo house builder wins Nikkei Asia Award
Housing Now offers low-cost homes, hiring refugees and helping local villages
Technology
Japan antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case
Fair Trade Commission sees problems in contracts with smartphone makers
Semiconductors
Qualcomm secures trial win against Arm over chip design licenses
Arm vows to seek new trial as Qualcomm says result affirms its right to innovate
Semiconductors
U.S. cuts Samsung CHIPS Act award by nearly $1.7bn
South Korean giant downsizes Texas investment as semiconductor woes deepen
Business deals
Sharp to sell part of Osaka LCD factory site to SoftBank for $636m
SoftBank plans to build a data center for artificial intelligence needs
Technology
Foxconn's interest in Nissan: 5 things to know
iPhone assembler would benefit from carmaker's sales channels and supply chains
Business trends
Asia's internet shutdowns pose risks for telecom operators
Government restrictions cause companies to suffer financial and reputational harm
Transportation
Australia's high-speed rail dream: Can this man make it a reality?
Skeptic cites 'eye watering' costs, sees only 'a solution looking for a problem'
Semiconductors
Malaysia pushes talent development to boost chip sector
Employers point out gap between academic training and industry needs
Semiconductors
Tokyo Electron counts on AI chip tools to offset China slowdown
Company expects AI sector to account for 40% of sales next fiscal year
Policy Asia
For Xi Jinping, 'Made in China 2025' has been worth every penny
Bill for technology upgrades and increased self-reliance reaches trillions of yuan
Opinion
Lessons for Asia from Australia's social media ban for under-16s
Numerous Asian countries have shown interest in tightening controls
Business trends
India is hot for machine tool makers seeking next manufacturing powerhouse
Japanese suppliers offer advanced technology but face price competition from Chinese rivals
Technology
Apple said to be in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China
With ChatGPT unavailable in China, iPhone maker forced to seek local partners
Semiconductors
U.S. finalizes $458m award to SK Hynix for chip packaging facility
South Korean company plans to invest $3.89bn in Indiana site
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