Electronics

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Supply chain stability and greener ride hailing

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

10 June 2022
Idei, right, at a press conference, along with then-Chairman Norio Ohga in 1999.
Obituaries

Former Sony chief Idei battled pressure of keeping up Sony legend

Chairman and CEO demonstrated foresight for the digital era

8 June 2022
Sony Group Chairman, President and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida speaks to Nikkei on June 6 in Tokyo about his hopes for the company's joint venture with Honda in electric vehicles. (Photo by Yukinori Okamura)
Electronics

Sony eyes 'independent' EV joint venture with Honda

CEO says initial public offering for new company is possible

6 June 2022
Global demand for personal computers and smartphones appears to be slowing. 
Electronics

Pandemic sales boom sputters for PCs, smartphones

Global shipments fall in January-March, weighed on by China slowdown

5 June 2022
A Daikin Industries plant in southeast Texas, U.S. (Photo courtesy of Daikin)
Electronics

Daikin cranks up A/C production 10% at Texas plant

Japanese manufacturer to expand U.S. workforce to meet demand

4 June 2022
Toshiba has received proposals from 10 investors. (Photo by Yo Inoue)
Toshiba in turmoil

Toshiba aims to double operating profit to $2.7bn on digital shift

Company has received proposals from 10 buyers, including 8 to go private

2 June 2022
Denso is a major supplier to Toyota Motor. In addition to some of the world's largest automakers, Japan is home to a wide array of suppliers that support the auto industry.
Automobiles

Taiwan targets Japan's auto industry after electronics, chip deals

Foxconn and TSMC seek partners to reach ambitious EV-related visions

1 June 2022
Boham Sun, the president of Huawei Digital Power Asia-Pacific, says the region will be key to his company's growth. (Photos courtesy of Huawei Digital Power Asia-Pacific)
Huawei crackdown

Huawei's digital power business key to 'survival' amid U.S. crackdown

Asia-Pacific head says Chinese company is 'welcomed in many countries'

31 May 2022
Japanese retailers have been plagued by a shortage of major items. (Photo by Shuhei Yuzawa)
Supply Chain

Japan consumers wait months for washing machines, air conditioners

Appliance shortage drags on amid chip crunch, China lockdowns

31 May 2022
Roland's U.K. showroom will feature programmable lights, sound and imagery to "give people thrill and excitement in life," says CEO Gordon Raison. (Photo by Testuya Kitayama)
Interview

Electronic instrument maker Roland amps up appeal with London showroom

New British CEO seeks broader audience in developing and mature markets

30 May 2022
Sony Group expects the PS5 to outstrip predecessor PS4 in sales volume for its first four years. (Photo by Kei Higuchi)
Media & Entertainment

Sony eyes record PS5 production and chip output boost

Group executive reports supply chain issues are improving

28 May 2022
A number of quality control lapses have emerged at Mitsubishi Electric since 2018. (Photo by Yuta Fukushima)
Companies

Mitsubishi Electric quality scandal widens to 70% of its Japan factories

New report finds 101 more cases of misconduct at maker of rail, factory equipment

26 May 2022
An artist's rendering of Nidec's new EV motor factory in Zhejiang Province, China. (Image courtesy of Nidec)
24 May 2022
Onkyo speakers were popular back when many consumers listened to music on stereo systems. (Photo by Kento Hirashima)
Companies

Classic Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy

Maker of stereos and speakers doomed by market shift to streaming and smartphones

13 May 2022
Toshiba believes that working with an external company would help speed up the reform process.
Toshiba in turmoil

Toshiba receives interest from 10 potential buyout partners

Conglomerate says it will carefully choose the best proposal for the company

13 May 2022
Nintendo's founding family looks to create gathering places around the site of its old headquarters. (Image courtesy of the Yamauchi family)
Property

Nintendo heirs eye Kyoto revitalization project around HQ-turned-hotel

Late president's grandson envisions art and gathering spaces in decadeslong rebuild

13 May 2022
Yamada expects demand for electronic keyboards and other instruments to grow in emerging markets where incomes are rising.
Companies

Piano maker Yamaha plays up India, Philippines in new Asia-focused plan

Japanese brand targets 22% revenue growth in three years after COVID slump

13 May 2022
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TSMC price hike and a bargain-hunting Alibaba

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

12 May 2022
Sony makes TVs, cameras and other products at its plant in Shanghai's Pudong district. 
Electronics

Sony partially restarts Shanghai factory as lockdown continues

Production of TVs, cameras paused when COVID restrictions began March 28

10 May 2022
Electric vehicles, like this one from Nissan Motor, are said to contain 10,000 capacitors each. TDK will expand production of the component. (Photo by Yohei Muramatsu)
Electronics

TDK to build $380m EV component factory in Japan

Shift to onshore production prompted by supply chain woes and weak yen

10 May 2022
Pioneer aims for a comeback as a provider of services, such as information useful to drivers.
Electronics

Pioneer's chief looks to relist as a car data provider

Former home AV giant focuses on services for turnaround under private equity umbrella

9 May 2022
G-Shock is Casio's mainstay watch brand. (Photo courtesy of the company)
Electronics

Casio aims to double sales over decade, tapping emerging markets

Company will concentrate on improving existing watch operations

7 May 2022
Workers assemble home air conditioners at a Daikin Industries plant in Japan. (Photo by Hisashi Iwato)
Electronics

Daikin seen hitting record profit on energy-saving A/Cs

Strong U.S. and European sales, cost cuts drive earnings higher

3 May 2022
An LG Energy booth at a trade show. The company is charging up its investment plans for the year. (Photo by Kotaro Hosokawa)
Electronics

LG Energy jolted by 24% profit drop on battery recalls

Big 3 South Korean battery makers ramp up investment undeterred

3 May 2022
Nintendo plans to sell more software to make up for a decline in Switch console sales. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Electronics

Nintendo expects 10% fewer Switch sales due to supply chain woes

Shanghai lockdown, chip shortages complicate fiscal 2022 production plans

30 April 2022