Economy
China injects $41bn to subsidize car, appliance purchases
Beijing looks to stimulate domestic spending amid overcapacity criticism
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Artificial intelligence
Lenovo to put AI into all PCs by 2027: device chief
Chinese and U.S. consumers showing 'a lot of interest,' Luca Rossi says
Electronics
Nidec spurs pivot to AI cooling with China, Philippines production
Japanese motor maker to expand from Thai base in bid to grow profits
Electronics
Canon's new mirrorless camera takes aim at 'biggest rival' Sony
Pro-level flagship model keeps focus on target even when obstacles are in the way
Food & Beverage
Don't look now, but your next sushi chef could be a robot
Japan's machinery makers devise innovative solutions to labor crunch
Electronics
Samsung seeks North America growth with AI-powered air conditioners
Booming U.S. market draws South Korean makers despite fierce competition
Electronics
Samsung plots smartphone comeback with AI-powered Galaxy Z Fold6
South Korean giant looks to keep Apple and Chinese competitors at bay
Business trends
Japan's electronic parts makers boost capital spending by 5%
Advanced automobiles and AI lift demand for capacitors and other parts
Technology
Samsung union calls for indefinite strike over pay
Company vows stability as union says chip production cut to cope with walkout
Electronics
Sharp's president steps down after 2 years of losses and missteps
Robert Wu's tenure marked by LCD plant shutdown and discord with parent Foxconn
Companies
Hitachi tops Sony in market cap, lifted by AI stock fervor
Company's grid business cashes in on power demand from data centers
Companies
Panasonic draws shareholder ire as stock sinks 22% in a year
Troubles with EV batteries and heat pumps sap market cap despite record profit
Electronics
Multiple explosions ravage South Korea battery plant south of Seoul
Officials say 22 workers killed, most of them Chinese nationals
Technology
Huawei unveils new Harmony OS, AI model in race for tech self-reliance
Operating system will cover all devices and leverage company's AI capabilities
Business Spotlight
The AI scramble: Why SoftBank, KDDI and others are racing for Sharp's LCD factory
As Japan aspires to be a major player in AI it is desperate for data centers
Electronics
Huawei overtakes Samsung as top foldable-phone maker
New 5G-capable Mate X5 wins fans in China
China tech
China foldable phone maker Royole forced into bankruptcy
Former unicorn's creditors to meet in September
Technology
Apple to launch Vision Pro in China, Japan and Singapore this month
iPhone maker's first virtual reality headset is priced from $3,499
China tech
CATL tops China's corporate subsidies list, outranking oil majors
Emergence of EV-related recipients stands out as European tariffs loom
Semiconductors
Intel and partners to use Sharp's Japan LCD plants for chip research
Troubled electronics maker to get extra income by leasing out clean rooms
Technology
Sharp, KDDI to turn old factory into Nvidia-powered AI data center
Exclusive: Japanese partners will repurpose shuttered Sakai LCD plant
Electronics
Apple assembler Foxconn turns to EVs and AI servers for next growth
Taiwan contract manufacturer seeks to partner with Japanese automakers
Companies
China's Visionox turns up heat on Samsung, BOE in OLED panels
Display maker to spend $7.6bn for factory using leading 8.6-gen technology
Technology
China's BOE chases South Korean rivals in OLEDs with new factory
LCD market leader races for newest production tech, eyeing second success story
Business deals
Panasonic to sell projector business to fill growth war chest
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