Technology
OpenAI triples Japanese language processing speed
U.S. company offers direct challenge to Japan players hoping to cultivate market
Technology
Japan takes page from EU playbook with app store antitrust bill
Legislation targeting Apple and Google pivots toward upfront regulation
Electric cars in China
Huawei expands EV self-driving tech as Xiaomi brings new competition
Chinese tech group partners with Chery on lower-priced sedan
Semiconductors
Japan's Kioxia hopes to go public in 2024 as memory chips recover
Chipmaker tries again for listing as AI spread stimulates business outlook
Automobiles
Tesla to cut workforce as China accelerates into EV sector
Elon Musk says need to streamline the company 'every five years'
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Semiconductors
Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand
Fellow Japan chip equipment makers Disco, Lasertec to reap similar gains
Technology
Japan readies antitrust action against Google over search ads
Regulator expected to accept voluntary improvement plan in case involving Yahoo tie-up
Business deals
Fujifilm, Konica Minolta eye joint procurement of office printer parts
Shift toward paperless workplaces drives need to merge functions, save money
Technology
OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry
ChatGPT operator opens first Asia office in Tokyo to expand B2B operations
Semiconductors
Samsung ramps up U.S. chip investment to $45bn with $6.4bn grant
Third and final CHIPS act funding for advanced chips follows Intel and TSMC awards
Automobiles
China's Xiaomi jumps into EV market battle with gusto
Smartphone maker hopes to turn 'Apple Car' idea into reality
Semiconductors
Malaysia's Sarawak seeks to turn itself into a chip design hub
SMD Semiconductor CEO says the state has background and experience to succeed
Technology
Japan to raise fines for app store monopolies to 20% of sales
Proposed law aims to ensure Apple and Google open their platforms to third parties
Markets
Australian stock market faces tech company exodus
Delistings outstrip IPOs as overseas players grab local businesses
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Electronics
Samsung falls behind rivals as leaders avoid risk
Innovation taking back seat to short-term results, employees say
Automobiles
NIKKEI Film: The power of fully driverless taxis in China
The driverless taxi business is accelerating
Semiconductors
Tokyo Electron investments help Japan's Silicon Road reclaim glory
Chipmaking equipment producer looks 'four generations ahead' in bolstering supply chain
Climate Change
Australian startup's plant to turn CO2 into cement materials
Backed by Japan's Itochu and more, MCi aims to commercialize tech in 2026
Technology
NTT works to turn next-gen IOWN optical network into global standard
Japan telecom group seeks overseas partners, following mobile internet missteps
Semiconductors
Japan chipmaker Rapidus opens arm in Nvidia's backyard
Silicon Valley location looks to capture AI semiconductor demand among startups
Retail
Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code
Industry aims to start mutual use in Southeast Asia, India by Osaka 2025 Expo
Startups
TikTok, under fire elsewhere, sees spike in Vietnam e-commerce
Average sales up threefold as Chinese startup navigates content blocks and bans
Technology
Nvidia-led AI boom sends tech stocks soaring in Malaysia, Vietnam
Chip production and supercomputers among fields feeling boost