Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong's first crypto ETFs go public in milestone for hub ambitions
Products to challenge U.S. counterparts as focus shifts to Chinese investor access
Technology
Microsoft to invest $1.7bn in Indonesia cloud, AI infrastructure
Jokowi proposes that U.S. tech giant build facilities in Bali or planned capital
Podcast: Tech Latest
Google faces antitrust crackdown in Japan
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Semiconductors
Samsung says latest AI memory chip to go on sale in Q2
Tech giant's chip segment returns to profit as it chases SK Hynix in HBM
Technology
Microsoft, Google partner with Japanese cities on AI rules
Municipalities experiment with ChatGPT and other services to boost efficiency
Companies
Indonesia's GoTo posts $53m loss in Q1, an improvement of 78%
Narrowing comes with revenue growth of 22% in January-March quarter
Your Week in Asia
Microsoft's boss in Southeast Asia, China PMI, Japan's Kishida at OECD
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Technology
Tokyo startup devises AI system to help with endoscopic surgery
Health ministry gives nod to product now in practical use
Datawatch
Vulnerable cloud services cast shadow over national security
Many vendors lack proper policies on privacy protection, survey finds
Startups
Malaysian chip-focused venture fund to invest in over 10 startups
Blue Chip founder says $209m fund helps country's semiconductor industry
Science
Japan launches $6bn-plus space fund to bolster private ventures
Tokyo aims to ease entry into field for satellite constellations, lunar fuel cells
IPO
Thailand's Bitkub aims for ASEAN expansion with 2025 listing
Crypto exchange founder Topp hopes to create regional digital champion though IPO
China tech
Huawei retakes crown in China handset market as Apple sinks to fifth
Homegrown tech champion's first-quarter shipments surge 70% at home amid U.S. blacklisting
Technology
Japan's NTT Data set to tap tech chief as president amid digital push
Yutaka Sasaki played key role in business focused on AI and internet of things
Semiconductors
Japan's Renesas learns to weather downturns in semiconductors
Chipmaker maintains high profit margin via acquisitions and inventory controls
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Business Spotlight
Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts
Japan, Taiwan and U.S. supplier numbers dip as iPhone maker expands in Southeast Asia
Supply Chain
Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan
Search engine giant 'serious' about beefing up equipment and software ecosystem
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor Q1 profit falls as EV demand weakens
Automaker says it is responding to market trends with more hybrids
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#techAsia
China's edge in flying cars and an Asian tag-team in AI
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Business deals
Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market
Two companies to work together on AI and cloud computing for electric cars
Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong crypto hub takes shape with approvals, hiring
Binance-backed platform's former CEO has joined securities commission, sources say
Semiconductors
SK Hynix returned to profit in Q1 on AI chip leadership
South Korean chipmaker to expand production capacity as demand expected to rise further
Economy
South Korea GDP grows 1.3% in first quarter, beating estimates
Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases
Semiconductors
TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026
Taiwan chip titan aims to secure leading position and capture AI demand