Supply Chain
U.S.-led supply chain talks put focus on minerals, semiconductors
IPEF heads toward partial deal later this month to reduce China dependence
Supply Chain
Business trends
EVs replace smartphones as earnings driver for Japan parts makers
Net profit at Kyocera, TDK, other big players set to rise for first time in two years
G-7 in Japan
G-7 talks with India, Indonesia, others to curb China dependence
Chinese lead in clean energy supply chains, while bloc has limited role: OECD
Semiconductors
China's Oppo to cease chip development amid smartphone gloom
Device maker making 'difficult adjustments for long-term development'
Automobiles
China's SAIC Motor to make EV batteries in Thailand this year
Shanghai automaker builds industrial park for components
Semiconductors
U.S. chip supplier Entegris upbeat on Taiwan despite China tension
CEO Bertrand Loy not 'overly concerned' about industry's current downturn
Companies
Japan furniture seller Nitori's profit dips for 1st time in 24 years
Price hikes drive away customers from affordable homeware chain
G-7 in Japan
G-7 to help emerging economies move up supply chains for EVs, solar panels
Partnership with World Bank intended to develop manufacturing, cutting reliance on China
Supply Chain
NTT service to shield Japan's auto supply chain from cyberattacks
Low-cost package designed for smaller companies with limited security budget
Climate Change
Japan to require disclosure of CO2 emitted by EV battery production
Subsidies for electric cars could be tied to manufacturing emissions
Materials
Japan's Mitsubishi Materials aims to start cobalt production in Chile
Move would diversify supply chain of metal important for making EV batteries
Business trends
India, Indonesia CEOs woo global investors as 'China plus one' options
Emerging Asia's other big economies vie for attention at Milken Conference
Materials
Toho Titanium lifts output as aircraft makers shun Russian sources
Japan firm to raise Saudi plant's utilization amid supply chain diversification
Supply Chain
Honda follows Apple model on EVs, working directly with suppliers
New supply chain puts emphasis on batteries, semiconductors
Politics
Japan to weigh food security law in face of Ukraine, Taiwan risks
Planned legislation would mandate food producers to ramp up supplies
Politics
Honda, others to receive $1.8bn in battery, semiconductor subsidies
Japan supports domestic production of critical items, including EV parts
Supply Chain
Apple's Taiwan suppliers lead renewed pivot from China
As Sino-U. S. tensions mount, Foxconn and Quanta turn to countries like Vietnam
Technology
Taiwan's Delta Electronics logs first profit in EV segment
Overall Q1 profit up 14% on year, tech supplier raises capex plans
Supply Chain
Microsoft cuts production of Surface accessories amid PC slump
Suppliers given short notice as tech giant consolidates resources
Companies
Robot maker Fanuc forecasts 20% profit slide on weak Chinese orders
Higher-margin factory automation segment generates smaller share of sales
Materials
China ramps up rare-earth production to meet EV, wind power demand
Beijing raises cap amid rising demand and worry over risk to U.S. imports
Semiconductors
China pumps $7bn into upgrading chip supply chain
Government and industry work together amid U.S. tech export restrictions
Semiconductors
TSMC lowers full-year outlook on weak demand, chip surplus
Chipmaker logs better-than-expected Q1, but sees slow recovery ahead
Technology
Taiwan's top display makers cut production for consumer devices
Weak TV and notebook demand leaves industry nursing a supply glut
Automobiles
Panasonic looking at 3 U.S. states for big EV battery spending
Japanese company eyes new factory in Oklahoma, expansion in Kansas or Nevada