Toshiba, once synonymous with Japan's industrial might, spun off many key businesses in 2017 to shore up its books. (Photo by Tsuyoshi Tamehiro)
Business deals

Toshiba eyes reintegrating four main subsidiaries after delisting

Once-mighty industrial giant aims to streamline for quick recovery

21 September 2023
China's real estate market shows little sign of emerging from its two-year slump. (Photo by Iori Kawate)
US-China tensions

China puts priority on tech race with U.S. over economic growth

Government stimulus measures are small while chip and EV sectors get assistance

21 September 2023
American chipmaker Intel is seeking to reenergize the U.S. personal computer market with its artificial intelligence-equipped chipset.
Semiconductors

Intel enters AI-powered PC race with its first EUV-made chip

Top U.S. chipmaker takes critical step in battle against TSMC and Samsung

20 September 2023
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Datawatch

Japan's world-leading chip materials makers risk being acquired

Their relatively small scale makes them ideal targets for foreign competitors

16 September 2023
TSMC wants to attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Semiconductors

TSMC moves up 100% green energy goal by 10 years

Chipmaker under pressure from clients to reduce carbon emissions

15 September 2023
SoftBank CFO Yoshimitsu Goto called Arm the company's "most important subsidiary." (Photo by Hirofumi Takeuchi)
IPO

Arm is 'leader of the AI revolution,' SoftBank CFO says

Japanese group plans to hold Nasdaq-listed stock for 'long term:' finance chief

15 September 2023
Smartphone users in Phnom Penh: Penetration of smartphones has resulted in a huge rise in semiconductor manufacturing's call on physical resources. 
Opinion

Semiconductors won't help hold down prices anymore

Technology's demand on physical and labor resources is becoming inflationary

14 September 2023
China remains among the first 40 countries and regions where the iPhone 15 lineup will become available in-store.
Technology

iPhone 15 faces China headwinds but not from Beijing or Huawei

Country still 'hearts and lungs' for Apple even as it eyes India growth

13 September 2023
Chinese technology titan Huawei introduced the Mate X5 smartphone on Sept. 8. Foldable devices are the only growing sector in a tepid handset market.
Semiconductors

Huawei releases 5G foldable phone ahead of Apple's big launch event

Device introduced with little fanfare follows new Mate 60 Pro in using in-house chips

12 September 2023
A man looks at the Mate 60 series phones at a Huawei store in Shanghai on Sept. 8.
US-China tensions

After Huawei 5G chip debut, U.S. lawmakers call for tighter export controls

Investment, international talent also needed to outcompete China, congressmen say

12 September 2023
Shanghai-based SMIC increased R&D spending in the first half despite a 52% drop in net profit. (Photo by Shunsuke Tabeta)
Semiconductors

China's SMIC, chip sector boost R&D spending despite weak earnings

Beijing plans $40bn fund to bolster domestic semiconductor supply chain

12 September 2023
Two Vietnamese airlines have confirmed major orders for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft during U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Hanoi. (NIKKEI montage/Source photos by AP and Getty)
Supply Chain

Jet and chip deals agreed during Biden's Hanoi trip

Vietnam gains from U.S. supply chain diversification; critics frown on arms trade

11 September 2023
MediaTek will use Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s most cutting-edge technology to make its premium chips for smartphones and other devices to be released next year.
Semiconductors

MediaTek to use TSMC's cutting-edge tech for mobile chips in 2024

Taiwanese player joins Apple as one of few adopters of 3-nanometer process

7 September 2023
Executives from TSMC, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron and other major chip industry players attended the SEMICON Taiwan industry event in Taipei on Sept. 6. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang )
Semiconductors

TSMC sees AI chip output constraints lasting 1.5 years

Advanced chip packaging will be 'paradigm shift' for semiconductor industry

6 September 2023
Douglas Yu, far right, TSMC vice president of pathfinding for system integration, said the company is betting big on silicon photonics. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Semiconductors

TSMC bets on silicon photonics to enable more powerful ChatGPT

Emerging field becomes new battleground for major tech players

6 September 2023
The Kokusai Electric listing is expected to be the largest initial public offering on the TSE since the debut of wireless carrier SoftBank Corp. in 2018. (Photo by Nikkei)
IPO

KKR-owned Kokusai Electric eyes Tokyo IPO in October

Japanese chip device maker's valuation projected to top $2.7bn

6 September 2023
A staff member introduces the Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone to customers at the Chinese company's flagship store in Shenzhen on Aug. 30. 
Technology

Is the new Mate 60 Pro a 5G comeback for Huawei?

Company mum on smartphone's specs as reviews say it uses advanced in-house chips

5 September 2023
China is becoming an electric vehicle dynamo as its companies take market share from foreign rivals. (China Daily via Reuters)
Supply Chain

China takes larger slices of EV, battery, other key markets: survey

Chinese makers also go on offensive in cutting-edge materials

4 September 2023
The annual Semicon Taiwan -- one of the most important events for the semiconductor industry -- will take place from Wednesday to Friday.
Your Week in Asia

ASEAN summit, Semicon Taiwan, Biden visits Vietnam

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

3 September 2023
Nvidia has been a clear winner as companies race to cash in on the artificial intelligence craze. Other chipmakers have seen less of a lift. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty)
Semiconductors

Nvidia's boom gives TSMC a lift but does less for other chipmakers

Surging AI demand is not making up for weakness in other chip-related areas

1 September 2023
An assembly engineer works on a DUV lithography system at ASML in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, on June 16. The company will need a license to export its certain advanced equipment from Sept. 1.  
Semiconductors

Netherlands' chip tool export controls take effect: 4 things to know

Chinese semiconductor makers rush to buy equipment ahead of new rules

1 September 2023
Shipping containers stacked in Busan, South Korea's largest port.
Economy

China economy slump pounds South Korean chip exports

Decline of key export comes as Seoul pledges to trim fiscal outlay

31 August 2023
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, right, speaks next to U.S. Ambassador to China Nick Burns during a meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing on Aug. 28. (AP photo/Andy Wong, pool)
US-China tensions

U.S. and China agree to new dialogue on trade, chip export curbs

Top commerce officials to hold regular meetings to prevent escalating tensions

29 August 2023
Terry Gou, founder of iPhone assembler Foxconn, announces his candidacy for Taiwan's presidential election in Taipei on Aug. 28.
Taiwan elections

Foxconn's Terry Gou announces bid for Taiwan's presidency

Tech titan says he will keep peace, give island highest GDP per capita in Asia

28 August 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden with TSMC Chairman Mark Liu, second from left, at a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. fabrication plant under construction in Phoenix, Arizona.
Semiconductors

U.S. should not follow China's subsidies playbook, experts say

Programs like CHIPS Act could lead to oversupply, more bifurcation: Aspen tech forum

25 August 2023