Technology
Samsung names new chip unit head as AI race heats up
Memory expert Jun Young-hyun tapped amid HBM battle with SK Hynix
Automobiles
Japan sets 12m-unit target for next-gen 'software-defined vehicles'
Government aims to bolster domestic automakers and secure 30% global share
China tech
Baidu builds up ties with Apple and Tesla in diversification drive
Cross-border data curbs push U.S. companies toward tie-ups in AI and self-driving tech
Climate Change
Japan makes public-private push for bendable solar panels
Toshiba, Sekisui Chemical part of 150-member group seeking to set capacity goal
Opinion
Japan can draw foreign startups by fostering community support
Information access remains key obstacle to capitalizing on interest in country
Caixin
China fines KFC franchise, others for rejecting cash payments
Government wants to ensure physical currency remains an option
Food & Beverage
From Japanese knives to sake, startups open new doors for traditional crafts
E-commerce and tourism give small businesses a path to high-end markets
Startups
China-focused pet goods startup draws Zozo founder's fund as investor
Tokyo-based Onedot raises $13m from group including Maezawa Fund, Unicharm
Technology
Elon Musk's X stirs free speech controversy from Australia to India to Brazil
Tech leader has defended right to post content that authorities want to block
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Technology
Samsung vs. Apple: Smartphone rivalry heats up with 'Crush' ads
AI emerges as new frontier in mobile devices race
Currencies
Hong Kong opens digital yuan wallets in a first for non-mainlanders
City's government supports People's Bank of China's effort to spread e-CNY
Technology
Tencent to release hit 'Honor of Kings' in Europe, Japan and U.S.
Gaming giant is searching for success abroad as growth at home stagnates
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Technology
Panasonic says EV market slowdown in U.S. worse than expected
CEO vows to whip underperforming units into shape as battery arm disappoints
Supply Chain
Asia's tech and auto suppliers weigh up impact of U.S. tariff hike
Tariffs likely to reinforce supply chain shifts from China but EV makers little moved
Startups
Temasek's venture capital arm to launch first Japan-focused fund
Singapore's Vertex group plans to raise $65m, invest in software, 'deep tech' startups
Automobiles
Chinese EVs give VinFast a run for its money in Vietnam
BYD, Haima dive in as the fast-growing, motorbike-mad nation goes electric
Electronics
Sony, Sharp stick with Japan smartphone business despite iPhone's grip
New handsets serve as tech showcases and vehicles for brand power
Business Spotlight
China's cloud service providers are still waiting for AI to make it rain
Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance battle for customers as a price war weighs on revenue
Semiconductors
Japan chipmaker Renesas targets India for over 10% of sales
Company eyes collaboration with local tech universities to hire talent
China tech
Alibaba taps AI to defend Chinese e-commerce crown
Group bets on new tools for shoppers and sellers as market share halves in 6 years
Automobiles
Toyota, Nissan and Honda to team on AI and chips for next-gen cars
Japanese automakers to collaborate in 7 areas under government strategy
Retail
China's JD.com beats expectations in first quarter with price cuts
Home appliances and logistics services for overseas expansion help drive growth
Transportation
Itochu, KDDI to tackle Japan driver shortage with truck matching
New online reservation system to fill unused shipping space
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Startups
Singapore's Grab lifts annual profit target on strong demand
Ride-hailing super app sees more upside as Chinese visitors return to ASEAN