China tech
China lays out path to become robotics powerhouse by 2025
Beijing sets sights on 20%-plus annual growth and world-class innovation
Technology
Aerospace & Defense
China cries foul after space station dodges Elon Musk satellites
Celestial tensions mount with U.S. as both sides aim for supremacy
Technology
Japan aerospace cyberattacks show link to Chinese military: police
Arrest sought for suspect urged to 'contribute to the state' by PLA member's wife
Interview
PayPal eyes Japan acquisitions push to crack Asia market
Investment and 'open mind' key to successful expansion, CEO says
Automobiles
Japan automakers to fit cars with level 2 self-driving tech by 2022
Toyota will begin standardizing hands-free operation on its flagship Crown
Business trends
Japanese companies switch to 'software-driven' business models
Traditional manufacturers turn to higher tech to find new sources of value
China tech
China's Baidu jumps into the metaverse realm
XiRang contains tourist sites and venues for virtual meetings
Market Spotlight
Asia's lesser-known tech manufacturers shine in 2021 stock market
Chinese education companies are biggest losers; Alibaba and Tencent tumble
Semiconductors
Turkey's geography lures Japanese electronics contractor Kaga
Semiconductor trader to add new plant, with eye on Middle Eastern and European demand
Economy
Hush money: Japan to pay companies to keep sensitive patents secret
Equipment for core infrastructure also screened under economic security law
Technology
Blockchain unlocks instant exporter pay in Tokio Marine system
New cross-border settlement program to debut in fiscal 2023
Automobiles
Mitsubishi Fuso to abandon combustion engine trucks, buses by late 2030s
Japan vehicle maker aims to catch Chinese and European rivals in EV market
Automobiles
Vietnam's Vingroup plans $1.5bn bond ahead of EV push in U.S.
Conglomerate also debuts Vietnam's first EV battery plant
Companies
Intel apologizes after Xinjiang policy sparks China backlash
Chipmaker told suppliers not to source from region due to U.S. import ban
Automobiles
Japan to create legal framework for level 4 self-driving cars
Authorities eye rural areas, plan to submit bill to Diet session next spring
Technology
Quantum computing: Japan takes step toward light-based technology
NTT, University of Tokyo and Riken aim for full-fledged system by 2030
Climate Change
Nissan, Sumitomo to help Japan cities reach net-zero goals
Companies team up to provide electric cars, renewable energy
Agriculture
Cut out the middleman: Ninjacart revamps India's farm supply chain
Startup receives $145m from Flipkart and Walmart
Supply Chain
China's Luxshare builds iPhone mega-plant to challenge Foxconn
Chinese assembler makes aggressive bid to expand in Apple supply chain
IPO
SoftBank-backed Snapdeal files for 2022 India IPO
E-commerce company seeks to raise $165m after COVID disruptions