Politics
U.S. sues Amazon in antitrust case, claiming harm to consumers
FTC alleges e-commerce giant is abusing its dominance to charge higher prices
Technology
Climate Change
Indonesia launches carbon exchange to speed emission cuts
Stock market-managed effort comes as nation aims to meet reduction targets
Materials
China boosts rare earths production to bolster booming EV industry
Output quota of critical elements for 2023 increases 14%
China tech
Huawei 'working extra hours' to meet surging smartphone demand
Chinese tech giant quiet on 5G specs but says displays, earbuds use its own chips
DealStreetAsia
Malaysian wealth startup Versa aims for profitability by 2027
CEO banks on annual doubling in gross transaction volume to meet goal
Technology
OpenAI CEO Altman says tech is 'equalizing' but needs regulation
ChatGPT maker's chief predicts artificial intelligence will be 'super strong force'
Opinion
India is serious about becoming a global electronics hub
While policy tensions remain, subsidies and reforms prove government commitment
Climate Change
Indonesia startup to supply carbon credits as nation begins trading
Working with Gojek, platform operator Jejakin tries to improve public awareness
Technology
Hitachi's metaverse tech helps keep Japanese craftsmanship alive
Veteran workers can pass down their knowledge remotely via VR
Work
Japan plans internships to help older workers start in tech
Government will work with companies to train programmers, software engineers
Travel & Leisure
Singapore airport to introduce 'passport-free' departure in 2024
City-state taps biometrics as Hong Kong, Japan also implement smooth procedures
Technology
AI camera steers ships away from collisions in fog and darkness
Japan's Marubeni teams with Israeli startup Orca AI to market SeaPod system
Technology
Toshiba opens U.K. quantum tech hub with focus on encryption
Cambridge site to develop and produce miniature communication systems
Opinion
Imitators are adopting Chinese tactics to quash online critics
Allies like Cambodia and Bangladesh are deploying fake voices to drown out dissent
Technology
Vietnam's VNG delays Nasdaq IPO amid challenging market
Tech unicorn with Facebook-beating app praised during Biden trip to Hanoi
Technology
Qualcomm slashes jobs in China and Taiwan amid smartphone slump
Move follows client Huawei's release of phones powered with own chips
Technology
TikTok's rise in ASEAN spells trouble for U.S. rival Snapchat
American short-video app's parent works to stay relevant in region with social commerce
US-China tensions
Silicon Valley venture firm GGV splits U.S. and China operations
Move comes amid Washington scrutiny and follows similar decision by Sequoia Capital
Business Spotlight
Asian EV companies descend on Dunkirk as Europe courts investment
Influx from east is transforming France's automaking heartland into electric hub
Semiconductors
Intel eyes supply chains in U.S., Europe and Asia for resilience: CEO
Gelsinger says U.S. chipmaker has 'critical' working relationship with Arm
China tech
Chinese EV startup Nio bets on car connectivity with new smartphone
Device allows drivers to control door locks and display searched routes
Automobiles
Sunak delays U.K. ban on gas-powered cars by five years to 2035
PM says Britain is still committed to overall 2050 net-zero target
Supply Chain
Indonesia EV battery dream hits lithium, U.S. inflation act walls
EU Green Deal adds another challenge to nickel-rich but coal-reliant country
Huawei crackdown
Huawei's Meng stresses commitment to AI development
Deputy chairwoman avoids mentioning Mate 60 Pro phone in speech
Electric cars in China
BYD outpaces Tesla 16-fold in patent filings
EV rivals take different roads to protect proprietary technology