Interview
Malaysia aims to lure overseas venture capital to spur startups
Economy minister says such funding is key to sector's development
Interview
Oracle CEO Safra Catz sees tech solving tech's problems
In interview, top executive highlights AI's potential and importance of diversity
Companies
Chinese EV maker Zeekr soars 34% on NYSE debut
Company is the first major Chinese IPO in the U.S. since 2021
Technology
Japan, U.S. and others to ease cross-border personal data transfers
Companies meeting security, privacy requirements can freely send information
Technology
Tokyo Electron eyes 20% sales boost as AI lifts demand for chips
Chip tool maker also expects big sales to cutting-edge DRAM memory market
Opinion
Next U.S.-China chip battle will require more than export controls
Washington could seek to ban import of common products with 'legacy' semiconductors
Technology
China's SMIC predicts fiercer price war for less advanced chips
Demand for second half of 2024 still 'uncertain,' top Chinese chipmaker says
Semiconductors
Vietnam pledges more energy security as chip race heats up
Hanoi acknowledges pressure from rival investment destinations Malaysia and India
Energy
Japan plays catch-up in igniting nuclear fusion development
Tokyo targets legislation to spur research, speed testing
US-China tensions
U.S. moves to sanction China military vendor CETC's chip arm
Latest additions to trade restrictions list further limit Beijing's access to American tech
Business Spotlight
AI memory emerges as new battleground for SK Hynix, Samsung and others
Demand for high-bandwidth memory is driving competition -- and prices -- higher
Companies
Cambodia, Thailand draw $320m in investments from Japan's MinebeaMitsumi
Bearing maker adds solar power capacity in region key to CO2 reduction goal
Technology
Robot sommeliers and baristas go to work in labor-starved South Korea
Companies explore new uses beyond manufacturing amid broad demand
Technology
Panasonic turns to Japan as European, U.S. EV demand slows
Japanese conglomerate racks up record profit, thanks to subsidies in America
#techAsia
Grading the CHIPS Act and the other costs of AI
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Companies
Daikin's Noriyuki Inoue to step down as chairman
Exective Takenaka to become president; Togawa to replace Inoue
Technology
Vietnam's corruption crackdown stokes startup funding woes
Stock market officials among those affected by clampdown, fanning investor concerns
Supply Chain
India and ASEAN rise in supply chain priority, global survey shows
Poll of 150 executives suggests China and U.S. remain vital for businesses
Technology
Australia v. Musk: Court battle set to be test case as e-safety laws reviewed
Elon Musk's platform X is contesting an order to take down stabbing clip globally
Technology
Microsoft to build $3.3bn AI data center on old Foxconn site
Biden touts investment in Wisconsin, a critical state in election
Finance
U.S. public funds invested in TikTok owner ByteDance: report
More than $9bn could be tied to outcome of Washington-TikTok battle
Semiconductors
China will make just 2% of most advanced chips by 2032, report says
U.S. set to triple its semiconductor manufacturing capacity due to CHIPS Act
Companies
Baidu PR chief's videos spark backlash over harsh workplace culture
Clips posted on TikTok's sister app prompt criticism about lack of 'empathy'
IPO
South Korea's Hyundai Marine Solution nearly doubles in market debut
KKR-backed ship repair company completes country's biggest IPO in 2 years
Electronics
Samsung, LG lean on AI-powered kitchens to fend off Chinese rivals
South Korean manufacturers unveil new appliances at Milan expo