Supply Chain
Toyota to cut production by 20,000 cars in Japan next month
Parts shortage in Southeast Asia causes bottleneck; yearly output plan unchanged
Supply Chain
Most read in 2021
COVID-19, supply chain crisis -- Our 12 most read stories of 2021
Myanmar turmoil and Tokyo Olympics draw our readers' attention
International relations
China said to arm-twist Continental on Lithuania business
Diplomatic spat over Taiwan spills over to global auto supply chain
US-China tensions
U.S. ban on Xinjiang imports to set off supply chain scramble
Sanctions to force deep dives by manufacturers to root out forced labor
Podcast
Asia Stream: The (supply chain) nightmare before Christmas
From chips to cars, we dive into the supply chain crisis
Supply Chain
Intel CEO warns chip shortage to last until 2023 as demand soars
Company announces $7bn Malaysia expansion in push to boost output
Technology
India fights for bigger piece of tech supply chain with $10bn in incentives
Government competes against China, Southeast Asia for manufacturing investment
Semiconductors
Can TSMC give new spark to Japan's 'Silicon Island'?
EVs key to success of $7bn chip plant in Kyushu, with its links to auto industry
Supply Chain
Toyota, others plan for Beijing Winter Olympics disruptions
China's desire for blue skies likely to stifle industrial activity during Games
Supply Chain
Chipmakers' nightmare: Will shortages give way to a supply glut?
Expansion plans raise fears of another boom-to-bust cycle within the industry
Supply Chain
Japan apparel makers bring production home as overseas costs rise
Shipment bottlenecks add to pressure of higher wages in China and Vietnam
Agriculture
One man's waste: Companies harvest phosphorus from feces
Hitachi Zosen and Kubota see opportunity as China tightens fertilizer export
Supply Chain
South Korea fights supply-chain risks with economic security team
Seoul seeks to diversify suppliers of chip and battery materials
Supply Chain
Toyota extends production stoppages in Japan as parts run short
Lost production for December to total 14,000 vehicles as supply chains dry up
Natural disasters
U.S. tornadoes slam Amazon warehouse, but carmakers spared worst
Death toll tops 70 in hard-hit Kentucky, home to big Toyota plant
Supply Chain
China COVID crackdown closes several factories in industrial hub
Zero-tolerance policy weighs down economy ahead of Beijing Olympics
Supply Chain
Malaysia says Intel to invest $7.1bn in local chip facility
Semiconductor manufacturers increasing output amid global supply chain woes
Automobiles
Toyota halts lines at 4 Japan plants due to supply chain woes
Fresh stoppages to affect 5,500 vehicles as well as Lexus factories
Business Spotlight
Automakers hit limits of 'just-in-time' supply chain management
Shortages and rising costs prompt overhaul procurement practices
Economy
Japan downgrades Q3 GDP on deeper hit to consumer spending
Global chip shortage drags on corporate sentiment
