Supply Chain
South Korea woos African nations over critical mineral supplies
High-tech economy aims to cut reliance on China for lithium and graphite
Technology
TSMC affiliate Vanguard to build $7.8bn Singapore plant with NXP
Venture to make power management and analog chips for cars, industry and more
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Semiconductors
Japan universities gear up to train new generation of chip talent
From Kumamoto to Hokkaido, institutions scramble to bridge training gap
Opinion
ASEAN is laying the foundation to effectively govern AI use
New guide should help member states to develop domestic regulations
Politics
Japan eyes legislative support for next-gen chip production
Economic policy plan calls for autonomous-driving projects nationwide in 2025
Technology
Hitachi teams with Microsoft on generative AI-powered systems
Microsoft tools to be incorporated into Japanese group's Lumada platform
Technology
Nvidia CEO to increase investment, build 2nd supercomputer in Taiwan
Most valuable chipmaker praises partner TSMC but still 'interested' in Intel services
Semiconductors
Intel talks up China chip market 'opportunity' amid U.S. tensions
CEO Pat Gelsinger warns overly strict chip export rules risk spurring Chinese advances
Technology
TSMC's new chairman weighs raising production fees for Nvidia
C.C. Wei says Taiwan still 'first priority' for chipmaker despite China tensions
China tech
China's Guangzhou to invest $1.4bn in flying car infrastructure
City envisioned as hub for 'low-altitude economy'
Energy
Offshore solar power tested out on Tokyo Bay with pilot projects
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction eyes future megasolar plant at sea as land runs short
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Technology
NTT Docomo to launch airborne telecom base stations in 2026
Japan's top wireless carrier leads $100m funding round for Airbus-owned supplier
Semiconductors
'Humility and indomitable will': TSMC's C.C. Wei steps into spotlight
CEO set to takes reins as chairman of chip powerhouse from Tuesday
Technology
India outpacing Asian rivals in data center capacity, report says
Major investments by Amazon and Reliance drive lead over Japan and Singapore
Technology
Sharp, KDDI to turn old factory into Nvidia-powered AI data center
Exclusive: Japanese partners will repurpose shuttered Sakai LCD plant
Technology
Jensen Huang hints Nvidia is aiming for new AI chip every year
CEO of AI chipmaker stresses Taiwan suppliers' importance at speech in Taipei
Technology
Japan startups use AI to keep senior cats healthy
Technology offers greater insight into feline health, from sleep to pain
Food & Beverage
Advanced technology gives frozen sushi fresh-caught taste
Restaurants, seafood processors see opportunity to lure more customers
Health Care
Major Malaysian hospital orders Japanese 'wearable cyborg'
Neuro-robotics rehab using HAL could usher in new healthcare era
Electronics
Apple assembler Foxconn turns to EVs and AI servers for next growth
Taiwan contract manufacturer seeks to partner with Japanese automakers
Semiconductors
Sony semiconductor unit to slash capital spending by 30%
Japanese image sensor maker unveils $4bn-plus plan as profitability takes a hit
Caixin
Tesla protester ordered to pay $23,400 for viral car show stunt
U.S. automaker awarded cash in 2nd defamation case against 'brake failure' claims
Technology
Beijing asks Tencent to lower WeChat's mobile payment market share
Ubiquitous app is in the crosshairs as regulators take aim at tech 'monopolies'
Technology
Samsung 1-day walkout to have limited impact but full strike on cards
28,000-member union threatens to go on all-out strike demanding better pay
Business Spotlight
From Vietnam to Thailand, tech suppliers face tougher battle as China moves in
Taiwanese companies and others face stiff competition from deep-pocketed rivals