Technology
Mercari's development center in India to seek IT talent
At least 50 workers to be hired in first year, says executive
Technology
China tech
Tencent spins web novels into game and drama gold
As ad revenue dives, fiction from users provides fodder for entertainment business
Materials
Lotte Chemical to pour $8bn into battery materials and hydrogen
Focus on growth fields to help nearly triple overall revenue by decade's end
Startups
Singapore's Grab to 'taper' incentives in drive for profitability
Superapp firm narrows loss to $435m in Q1 as Southeast Asian economies reopen
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Smartphone makers cut back and Son changes tack
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Technology
Sony to expand entertainment into metaverse and EVs
Japanese company touts Bungie purchase and Honda partnership as key moves
Technology
Japan's Sumitomo helps Southeast Asian factories go digital
Planned 'one-stop' service to range from identifying problems to AI installation
Technology
Singapore's Sea warns on inflation risk for e-commerce
New York-listed tech group posts $580m loss for Q1 as economies reopen
China tech
When unicorns lose their magic: Royole shows steep path for China IPOs
Startups cancel listings in face of crushing competition from big players
China tech
China tech bosses to meet officials amid talk of crackdown easing
Mixed signals from top leaders leave executives scrambling for guidance
Semiconductors
Infineon says onshoring chip production 'wise' for supply chains
Demand for automotive chips far exceeds supply, marketing chief Gassel says
Interview
Taiwan's JustKitchen takes on Grab in ASEAN cloud-kitchen race
Startup eyes Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand with mobile app, food delivery
Business deals
Elon Musk says $44bn Twitter deal on hold over fake account data
Tesla chief remains committed to acquisition as shares drop 10%
Retail
Coupang raises membership fee, Amazon-style, in pivot to profit
SotfBank-backed e-commerce company narrows loss for 1st quarter
SoftBank
SoftBank's Son turns defensive in face of record $16bn loss
Group vows to scale back new investments after tech sell-off hits its portfolio
Companies
Foxconn shrugs off China lockdown concerns after record Q1
Key iPhone assembler optimistic as smaller rival Pegatron predicts slowdown
Technology
China's Honor bets on growth abroad despite smartphone slowdown
CEO says foldable phone market will grow '5 to 10 times' by 2023
Markets
Saudi Aramco overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company
Rallying oil prices lift state-backed firm while tech stock sell-off hits iPhone maker
Automobiles
Renault to discuss EV venture with Nissan and Mitsubishi
CEO Luca de Meo in Japan to meet with members of Franco-Japan alliance
Automobiles
Toyota sees profit sliding 21% amid 'unprecedented' cost surge
Japan auto giant's forecast reflects rising raw material prices and chip shortages