Semiconductors
U.S.-led effort to wall off semiconductor tech draws in Japan
Chipmaking tool suppliers seek clarity on new controls while China condemns move
Economy
Automobiles
U.S. EV tax break leaves out imports in blow to Japanese, European autos
$7,500 credit limited to North American-made cars despite objections from other countries
Politics
Japan proposal bolsters child allowances to boost falling birthrate
But Tokyo unclear on any tax hikes to fund expanded payments
Markets
Venture capital tries to find way in post-SVB era
Southeast Asia aspires to host the next startup financing ecosystem
Huawei crackdown
Huawei will support 'all' of China's efforts on chip self-reliance
Rotating chairman says tech giant will continue to work on supply chain continuity
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar meets Xi, likely to seek China help for rail link
Despite pro-Western image, PM wants close Beijing ties to boost economy
Semiconductors
South Korea chip output falls in February at fastest pace since 2008
Government, major producers continue to invest in semiconductor plants
Economy
China factory owners feel pain of stumbling post-COVID recovery
Spending rises but weak exports cloud outlook for world's No. 2 economy
Economy
China only bright spot as World Bank cuts ASEAN growth outlook
RCEP to deliver more gains than CPTPP, but risks U.S. economic distancing
Trade
U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Markets
Emerging-market stocks fall behind as China and India disappoint
Bank failures heighten investor jitters, spurring flight to safety
Transportation
Tokyo-Nagoya expressway will have self-driving lane next year
Long straight section will be set aside for driverless trucks at night
Economy
China Premier Li pledges opening up to world amid U.S. tensions
New market access measures in store to boost trade and investment, Li Qiang says
Interview
Malaysia wants palm oil hubs in Egypt, Saudi Arabia: deputy PM
World's second-largest exporter eager to diversify markets amid row with EU
Bank of Japan
Japan weighs forming digital yen feasibility panel in April
Committee will examine benefits of currency based on BOJ pilot program
Trade
CPTPP trade bloc to give U.K. green light to join
Group now faces more geopolitically charged applications from China and Taiwan
Economy
Over half of Japanese CEOs say domestic economy 'expanding'
Latest Nikkei survey cites inbound tourism recovery as key factor
Turkey elections
Turkey elections spur renewed interest from foreign investors
Opposition parties vow no state meddling in markets, return to economic orthodoxy
Economy
Bank of Thailand raises key rate to 1.75%, a four-year high
Economists expect central bank to maintain hawkish stance for now
Economy
Vietnam Q1 GDP slows as weak demand weighs on exports
Southeast Asian manufacturing hub's growth dips to 3.32% year on year
