Automobiles
Sony puts its tech to the test with step into self-drive EVs
Company aims to leverage sensor expertise as electrics become more popular
Taiwan
Transportation
Taiwan's worst rail disaster in decades shows infrastructure flaws
The poor safety record is out of character for the progressive, democratic society
Comment
South Korea and Taiwan elbow out China in chip investment
Samsung and TSMC seen responsible for 43% of semiconductor capital spending
Transportation
Suez ship's Taiwanese operator denies liability for blockage
Evergreen chief pins responsibility on vessel's Japanese owner
Startups
Taiwan's Appier aims to follow Tokyo IPO with global growth
AI software developer targets $68bn ad market as privacy rules tighten
Interview
Veggie 'meat' maker sets sights on Indonesia and South Korea
Hong Kong's Green Monday builds plant in Taiwan; aims to expand capacity tenfold
Semiconductors
TSMC cancels chip price cuts and promises $100bn investment surge
Taiwan chipmaker outlines 3-year spending plan through 2023 to meet higher demand
Semiconductors
Apple supplier Foxconn says chip shortage will curb shipments
Key iPhone maker eyeing partners for $1bn electric vehicle plant investment
Semiconductors
TSMC head says drive to onshore chip supply chain is 'unrealistic'
Mark Liu says US-China trade disputes caused uncertainty that led to 'double-booking'
Biden's Asia policy
Biden and Suga to note Taiwan Strait in April joint statement
East Asia power shift toward China prompts first such mention since 1969
Market Spotlight
Tokyo Stock Exchange revives ambitions to lure Asian IPOs
Bourse looks to boost credentials as regional hub with listing of Taiwan's Appier
Your Week in Asia
Vietnam GDP, Huawei results, Hong Kong election overhaul
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Semiconductors
US-China tension brings both a risk of chip dependency on Taiwan
Policymakers and industries alarmed by semiconductor shortage
International relations
Taiwan and Palau set to open quarantine-free 'travel bubble'
One of Taipei's few diplomatic allies looks to boost COVID-ravaged tourism
International relations
Taiwan reports largest ever incursion by Chinese air force
20 military planes enter identification zone in sharp escalation
Politics
Taiwan eyes long-range missiles to deter Chinese threat
New defense review warns of rising cross-strait tensions and 'gray zone' ops
Automobiles
Foxconn hits the gas on vision for 'fabless' EV future
Taiwan iPhone maker nets 1,200-plus suppliers for venture inspired by Android
Semiconductors
Taiwan to start water rationing in April amid global chip crunch
Worst drought in 56 years hits island's tech supply chain
Commodities
Memory prices soar 60% from start of year amid virus crisis
Brisk demand for home electronics, pickup in auto output cause shortage
Semiconductors
Japan seeks shot in the arm from TSMC to revive chipmaking sector
Declining production spurs scramble to keep suppliers competitive
Interview
EVs are new iPhone: Foxconn CEO sees next earnings driver
Apple supplier will take decentralized approach to making cars, Liu says
Semiconductors
Samsung chip fallout threatens smartphone and PC supplies
Texas freeze wreaks havoc on semiconductor supply chains
Interview
Transcript of interview with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Washington's top diplomat holds roundtable with Japanese media in Tokyo
Automobiles
Foxconn to pick site for North American EV plant within months
Taiwanese Apple supplier is deliberating between facilities in US and Mexico
Comment
East Asia faces population drop 10 years earlier than anticipated
China, South Korea and Taiwan follow Japan into low birthrate economic woes