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Podcast: Tech Latest

TikTok sell-or-ban bill -- What's next?

Tech Latest: Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast for the freshest updates on the tech sector

2 April 2024
KK Company CEO Steve Wang says Japan is the "top priority" for overseas expansion, followed by Southeast Asia.
Technology

KDDI-backed KKCompany to jumpstart AI services in Japan, Southeast Asia

Taiwan's largest music streaming platform bets on digital transformation boom

2 April 2024
LY Corp., the operator of Line and Yahoo Japan, is owned partly by South Korean internet group Naver. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Technology

Line chat app operator faces resistance in cutting Naver control

After data leaks, LY under pressure to keep South Korean tech group at arm's length

2 April 2024
The Instax Mini 99 will go on sale on April 11 at around $188. (Photo by Tsuyoshi Tamehiro)
Consumer

Fujifilm to release 1st new flagship Instax camera in 11 years

Instax Mini 99 will stick to analog feel to capture fans of retro instant photography

2 April 2024
UMC Co-President Jason Wang, right, speaks at an Intel event in February. (UMC)
Semiconductors

With Intel tie-up, Taiwan chipmaker UMC makes U.S. push

Company fights for market share in mature chips against TSMC, Chinese rivals

2 April 2024
Panasonic and Indian Oil are in talks to jointly produce batteries for motorbikes in India. (Panasonic)
Technology

Panasonic eyes 'strategic' Indian market as New Delhi pushes green energy

Tesla supplier is in talks with Indian Oil on battery production for motorbikes

1 April 2024
Taizo Son, co-founder of The Edgeof, said it currently is "structurally difficult" for venture capital funds to satisfy the fast growth and huge funding needs of AI companies. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Startups

Buyer of $2bn SoftBank fund plans nimbler venture capital for AI era

Taizo Son plans to set up new fund inviting partners from regular businesses

1 April 2024
Sam Altman speaks to students in Tokyo in June 2023. His OpenAI has been expanding its international footprint since last year. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
Technology

OpenAI to open its first Asia office in Tokyo this month

ChatGPT developer expected to offer customer support and help shape AI governance

1 April 2024
TSMC began operations at its Kumamoto plant in February, with a second plant already in the works. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
Semiconductors

TSMC to partner with Kyushu University on chip personnel, research

With Kumamoto plant online, chipmaker aims to address staffing shortage

1 April 2024
Geoffrey Hinton, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, speaks with the Nikkei at his home near the university campus in Toronto. (Photo by Katsuyoshi Tanaka)
Technology

'Godfather of AI' speaks on threat of tech surpassing humanity

Geoffrey Hinton believes AI is already having experiences akin to humans'

31 March 2024
Apple is believed to be making around 10% less profit on the iPhone 15 Plus than its 2022 counterpart. (Photo by Kento Awashima)
Technology

Apple stock loses shine on shrinking iPhone margins

Estimated $4bn dent and antitrust headwinds loom over longtime market favorite

30 March 2024
Mark Alamares says his company's AI CEO recommended a major shift in its business model. (Photo by Tamami Shimizuishi)
Technology

AI as CEO: U.S. startup reflects on year with cutting-edge 'chatboss'

Mobeon founder says companies that harness power of data have advantage

29 March 2024
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Podcast: News Roundup

How Asia is using QR codes

Tune in to Nikkei Asia's podcast, bringing the region's key news to global listeners

29 March 2024
Chinese telecom equipment and phone maker Huawei's net profit reached $12 billion in 2023, its highest in the past five years.
Technology

Huawei says 2023 net profit doubled despite U.S. crackdown

Chinese tech titan saw good growth for smartphones and car business

29 March 2024
Australia is looking to play a bigger role in the rare earths supply chain, but it is up against a dominant China. 
Commodities

Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance

Ambitious strategy to boost role in critical minerals confronts market challenges

29 March 2024
TikTok is fighting for its future in the U.S. as the lawmakers target the short video platform. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Business Spotlight

TikTok sell-or-ban bill heads to Senate: What's next?

A total ban in the U.S. would prove difficult while Beijing could block a sale

29 March 2024
J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Lee Spelman says her team is looking to "harness the power of the companies that we think are going to be the fastest growing." (Source photos by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Reuters)
Interview

J.P. Morgan U.S. equity head eyes AI and health 'game changers'

Lee Spelman points to exploding market for weigh-loss drugs

29 March 2024
Itochu and BCG are forming a consulting venture as Japanese companies look to combat labor shortages through AI-powered efficiency. (Source photos by Yuki Nakao, Yutaka Miyaguchi)
Technology

Itochu and BCG team on AI-powered business consulting in Japan

Generative AI and big data to be tapped for improving efficiency, reducing risks

29 March 2024
The new fab came online in February at an existing plant in central Thailand's Pathum Thani province. (Sony Group)
Semiconductors

Sony opens $66m Thailand fab for driver-assist image sensors

Production expansion to create 2,000 jobs, including local engineer hires

28 March 2024
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#techAsia

China's telcos dial it back and Southeast Asia's green shift slows

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

28 March 2024
Hisense has marketed its new TVs as ideal for watching soccer tournaments. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi) 
Electronics

China TV makers target European soccer, NFL to expand overseas

Hisense and TCL hope for boost from global sports as domestic sales lag

28 March 2024
The Japanese government has been easing immigration rules for highly skilled professionals to develop the domestic startup industry. (Best Beer Japan)
Japan immigration

Japan to loosen residency rules for foreign entrepreneurs

Startup founders can use investor funds to qualify for manager residency status

28 March 2024
SK Group's chairman has pledged to invest $15 billion in the chip field in the U.S. (SK Hynix)
Semiconductors

SK Hynix weighs $4bn U.S. chip packaging plant

Move would follow TSMC, Samsung factory plans amid American reshoring push

28 March 2024
U.S.-based Nvidia's graphics processing units have become a crucial foundation for generative artificial intelligence. (Original photos by Nikkei and Nvidia) 
Technology

Led by Nvidia, U.S. dominates in generative AI tech

American giants capture up to 90% market shares in chips and cloud services

28 March 2024
The Jan. 24 launch ceremony for Advantech's ASEAN shared service center in Penang, Malaysia. Vincent Chang, Advantech's managing director for Asia and intercontinental regions, is on the right. (Advantech) 
Supply Chain

Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub

World's largest industrial computer maker to replicate model in Mexico and Turkey

27 March 2024