Electronics
iPhone discounts spread in China for Lunar New Year as sales dip
Alibaba's Tmall and JD.com offer even sharper discounts than Apple
Electronics
Samsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy S24, starting new era in smartphone race
Powered by Google Gemini, series features live translation and other AI functions
Electronics
Daikin accelerates moves to claim elusive AC crown in the U.S.
Global leader doubles down on key market with energy-saving tech
Electronics
Panasonic and Amazon team up on smart TVs that suggest content
Flagship OLED model showcased at CES to roll out in Japan and Europe in spring
Companies
Philippines' Cirtek to build e-motorcycles in first for country
Electronics maker partners with Chinese player to tap growing EV push
CES 2024
From AI to flying cars: 5 things to watch at CES 2024
Japan and South Korea set for strong showing but big China names to skip Las Vegas
Media & Entertainment
Sony harnesses games, music and movies in race with Netflix, Disney
Japanese group's intangible assets give it shot at world's top entertainment company
Natural disasters
Japan quake disrupts operations at FamilyMart, Nippon Steel, Toshiba
Impact spreads across industries, from retail to manufacturing to logistics
Technology
Nikon, Sony and Canon fight AI fakes with new camera tech
Digital signatures to provide way to tell real photos from deepfakes
Technology
Samsung's next Galaxy phones to feature instant call translation
AI chips to allow nearly lag-free conversations in different languages
Electronics
Nidec plans more India motor factories to tap e-scooter and AC demand
Japanese company is already building 4 plants on New Delhi's production push
Semiconductors
Sony banks on Chinese smartphone makers to revive image sensor profits
Technology group also sees logistics sector as new revenue source
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba will need M&As in its digital push: chairman
Careful strategy required as conglomerate aims for relisting in 3 to 5 years
Electronics
Sony's new mirrorless camera quadruples shooting speed with global shutter
Advanced sensor technology helps Alpha 9 III take aim at pros
Electronics
Rohm eyes joint development of power devices with Toshiba: CEO
Production partnership will keep capital spending under control, Isao Matsumoto says
Consumer
Retro-loving Gen Z keeps Fujifilm's Instax cameras going strong
Annual sales expected to triple from a decade earlier to $1bn
Business deals
Former iPhone display plant to make chip material for Japan's Toppan
Company acquires factory from bankrupt screen maker JOLED
Media & Entertainment
Sony ready to 'attack' in holiday season with PS5, executive says
New hardware and stable supply leave company poised to meet lofty sales goal
Electronics
China's BOE to build $9bn advanced OLED plant
New 8.6-gen facility for displays will rival Samsung's cutting-edge tech
Electronics
Samsung readies unit to create future earnings drivers
South Korean group seeks new growth as China encroaches in phones, displays
Technology
Taiwan's Foxconn seen boosting India iPhone output with $1.5bn plant
Apple supplier announces new facility as focus moves beyond China
Technology
Fanuc, Denso to help cut robot costs for Japan's small companies
Teaming with academia, industry group plans shared database to boost productivity
Materials
New material promises to greatly extend solid-state battery life
Japan's Koike develops single-crystal electrolyte that lowers resistance
Toshiba in turmoil
Toshiba set to delist in bid for revival under Japanese consortium
Company seeks new start with buyout partners like Rohm, Suzuki
Business deals
Panasonic in talks to sell auto parts arm to focus on EV battle
Japanese company aims to secure deal with Apollo Global of the U.S. by March