Technology
Tim Cook relayed concern over app store curbs to Japan PM: sources
Apple woos Tokyo as antitrust pressure builds in the West
Technology
China tech
China dims hopes of lighter touch on education companies
Beijing reiterates ban on for-profit tutoring but softens tone toward tech players
Semiconductors
Japan's chip initiative backed by 80% of corporate leaders: survey
Executives cautiously optimistic on supply chains, Nikkei poll shows
Semiconductors
Packaging, vital to performance for chipmakers, becomes new front for Canon
Japanese suppliers offer new tech for back end of semiconductor production
Semiconductors
TSMC reaffirms 'commitment to Taiwan' despite U.S. chip push
Chipmakers says its has spent $60bn at home to expand cutting-edge production
Technology
Japan police fight ransomware attacks by restoring locked files
Exclusive: 3 companies recovered data without paying attackers
Companies
CATL-linked battery materials company Shangtai stages big IPO
Market cap tops $1.7bn at one point, exceeding expectations
36Kr/KrASIA
Chinese self-driving startup Freetech raises nearly $100m
Company to use money to develop more all-in-one self-driving systems
DealStreetAsia
Indian fintech startup Money View raises $75m
Financial services company working toward unicorn valuation of $1bn
Semiconductors
The 'TSMC effect' comes to Arizona as U.S. pushes chip ambitions
Taiwan chipmaker's new high-tech plant has 'catalyzed' development in Phoenix
Semiconductors
Kyocera to invest $9.8bn in semiconductor, electronics fields
Company to pledge KDDI shares for first time as collateral to raise funds
DealStreetAsia
Private equity company to buy majority stake in India's Suven Pharma
Advent actively investing in Indian companies
Retail
Apple Japan hit with $98m in back taxes for missing duty-free abuses
Stores failed to flag suspicious bulk iPhone purchases by foreign shoppers
Finance
MUFG to start 'buy now, pay later' service with Kanmu acquisition
The $150m purchase gives Japanese megabank home market access
DealStreetAsia
Indian AI company Tredence raises $175m
Private equity firm Advent International to be represented on startup's board
Technology
India's 'hungry' market spurs hope for LinkedIn growth: Asia chief
Indonesian subtitles to be added to site's e-learning courses in 2023
Caixin
Strict rules at home push Chinese metaverse entrepreneurs overseas
Recent shocks in tech industry prompting more regulatory action
Business deals
Japan's MUFG to invest $200m in Indonesia fintech Akulaku
Banking group considers 'buy now, pay later' services in Asian consumer market
Supply Chain
Samsung increases bet on Vietnam with $220m R&D hub
Chairman Lee attends ceremony to show commitment to Southeast Asian country
Technology
Huawei licenses key tech to major European automakers
Deals with Audi, BMW and others help Chinese company withstand U.S. clampdown
