Automobiles
Japan niche industrial-tool maker to leverage EV equipment demand
OSG to create more products for micro-precision machining
Supply Chain
Commodities
BHP logs record iron ore output, expects China to be 'stabilizing' force
2023 demand to have help from Beijing's pro-growth measures, company says
Davos 2023
Intel CEO committed to long-term investment despite chip glut
U.S. producer hits the gas and the brake at same time, Gelsinger tells Davos
Interview
Canada can help cut reliance on China for critical metals: minister
Like-minded nations should work together on processing, Jonathan Wilkinson says
Davos 2023
Yoon calls for better supply chain with 'mutually trusted' countries
At Davos, South Korean leader walks a fine line in not alienating China
Trade
Japan logs record $155bn trade deficit for 2022 as fuel costs jump
Import growth outpaces export rise, with weak yen compounding pressure
Automobiles
Toyota limits orders for Lexus in Japan due to chip shortage
Auto giant struggles with production of luxury cars requiring more semiconductors
Materials
Batteries add spark to LG Chem's 3-pronged pivot from petrochemicals
CEO also leads charge into sustainable materials and new drugs with investment, M&A
Materials
Resonac to boost EV power chip material output fivefold by 2026
Wafer substrates using silicon carbide extends driving ranges by 5% to 10%
Economy
China returns as Thailand's top investor through electronics, EVs
Thai investment authority approves $118m BYD battery plant
DealStreetAsia
Mindworks Capital leads Hong Kong-based Jumppoint's $6.5m funding
Logistics provider sets sights on Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia expansion
Supply Chain
China's COVID opening promises relief for Vietnam's supply chain
As truckers rush to the border, factory goods flow but trade demand ebbs
Trade
North America to make 25% of what it imports from Asia: Mexico
U.S., Canada join southern neighbor in new push to integrate region's economy
Trade
India, U.S. establish new trade group to bolster supply chains
Agenda includes sustainable finance, clean technologies and customs procedures
Companies
TSMC weighs second chip plant in Japan, expansion in Europe
Chip titan's profit jumps 78% in Q4, forecasts 'decline' in 2023 first half
Supply Chain
Dell looks to phase out 'made in China' chips by 2024
'This trend looks irreversible,' supplier exec says of tech industry's production shift
International relations
Japan and ASEAN to study data sharing on supply chain risks
Initiative aims to ensure stable parts procurement in manufacturing hub
Semiconductors
Chip glut to last most of 2023 while automotive crunch persists
Inventory of memory, other semiconductors have swelled amid tech slump
Opinion
2023 outlook: IPEF is best bet for more resilient supply chains
Regional talks will also advance clean economy and fairer growth
Semiconductors
Taiwan chip troubleshooter MA-tek eyes Japan opportunities
TSMC supplier says cluster effect gives Taiwan 'economic, defensive' advantages
