Technology
'Vietnam+1' production emerges as new priority for tech suppliers
Taiwanese companies worried Southeast Asian country will be Trump's next target
Technology
Soft Space: The Malaysian fintech behind Asia's cashless boom
Company's technology transforms smartphones into POS terminals
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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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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
Technology
Japan antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case
Fair Trade Commission sees problems in contracts with smartphone makers
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
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Huawei's five-year fight and Kioxia's long-awaited listing
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China tech
China's BYD, Nio do more with AI-powered humanoid factory robots
Automatons move beyond fixed roles to mobile tasks, quality control
Semiconductors
Rapidus becomes 1st Japan chipmaker to receive ASML's whale-sized EUV machine
Company joins ranks of TSMC, Samsung in drive to make 2-nm semiconductors
IPO
Japan chipmaker Kioxia stock rises 16.9% on first day of trading
Bain Capital-owned company goes public to raise AI war chest
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Taiwan eyes first rocket launch site and Amazon satellite collaboration
Tech czar details Taipei's push for communications strength amid China threats
Tech Asia
Inside Huawei's mission to boost China's tech prowess
To fight U.S. curbs, the company has helped make its compatriots stronger, too
Technology
Google's Waymo to test-drive robotaxis in Tokyo early next year
Project aims to resolve Japan's driver shortage through driverless tech
Startups
Singapore fintech Tyme bags $250m to push Southeast Asia growth
Digital lender becomes unicorn in one of region's largest funding deals in 2024