Startups
Indian fintech startup with global ambitions raises funds from US
PhoneParLoan helps salaried workers through end-of-the-month cash crunch
Tech scroll Asia
Technology
Tesla and Panasonic end joint solar cell production
Latest decision poses setback despite continued cooperation in EV batteries
Startups
Cloud kitchens: Grab scrambles to keep up with the delivery economy
Singapore's super app moves into real estate to help restaurateurs lower costs
Coronavirus
Samsung says Galaxy factories in Vietnam are at 'full capacity'
Company unveils locally made phone and vows global shipments ready
Coronavirus
Alibaba says AI can identify coronavirus infections with 96% accuracy
New algorithm can complete disease recognition process within 20 seconds
SoftBank
SoftBank pledges mobile unit shares for $4.5bn loan
Tech conglomerate amasses cash amid pressure from activist investor
Coronavirus
Corporate Japan rushes to devise quick coronavirus tests
New kits may arrive in summer but some will face government scrutiny
Technology
No handshakes, no deals: Silicon Valley VCs hit pause on China
Despite plenty of bargains, funds are wary of investing during coronavirus outbreak
Companies
Rakuten sells entire Pinterest stake as it offloads tech holdings
Japanese e-commerce group follows SoftBank in scaling back new bets
Coronavirus
Vietnam locks down Son Loi district near Hanoi for 20 days
Areawide quarantines spread to outside China
Coronavirus
Samsung and Hanoi rush to defend Galaxy hub from coronavirus
Vietnam offers support as epidemic threatens cross-border supply chain
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Mitsubishi Aircraft fights to keep suppliers at Singapore airshow
Passenger jet maker expected to announce new delivery date before Farnborough Airshow in July
Interview
Oyo CEO scrambles to stem crisis of confidence in hotel network
Agarwal says 'tough decisions' made to cut underperforming locations
Coronavirus
China blocks restart of Foxconn plants due to coronavirus: sources
Move further disrupts production of Apple, Amazon and Huawei devices
Coronavirus
Chinese music festival goes online due to coronavirus
'Stay at Home Strawberry' festival is being streamed on Bilibili
Comment
Coronavirus crisis reveals the dark side of China's success
So much has changed since the SARS epidemic -- and so little
Companies
Japan's SBI plans $920m venture capital fund
Led by ex-SoftBank exec, group seeks investors with focus on 5G, robotics and IoT
Coronavirus
Livestream of Wuhan hospitals' construction attracts 65m viewers
Amid coronavirus fears, state-owned CCTV's app fascinates 'online overseers'
Startups
Southeast Asia and India look to China for tech success models
Asian startups chip away at Silicon Valley's influence
Technology
Apple eyes 10% production boost but suppliers fear coronavirus
Planned increase in iPhones faces 'massive uncertainties'
