China tech
China's Baidu reveals first revenue from AI chatbot Ernie
Q4 net profit plunges on higher R&D spending
US-China tensions
Eyeing China, Biden limits personal data transfers to U.S. rivals
Executive order aims to safeguard genomic, financial data of American citizens
Retail
Alibaba pares brick-and-mortar retailing with eye on efficiency
Chinese giant sharpens focus on core e-commerce business as stock slumps
5G networks
Huawei unveils in-house AI model targeted to telecom industry
China tech leader 'fully committed' to bringing wearables, phones overseas
Interview
'Clever but random': Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on the subtler risks of AI
Co-founder of online encyclopedia worried about indirect impact of new tech
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Technology
Apple Vision Pro teardown: Japanese companies supply 40% of parts
Sony's high-end display offers new experience to headset device
Business trends
China's food delivery market explodes to $208bn as workers scrape by
Meituan, Ele.me employ a combined 10m, but conditions remain harsh for gig employees
Automobiles
Honda gives hydrogen cars another try with plug-in functionality
Automaker to launch new SUV in Japan and California this summer
The Big Story
Japan's chip reboot: TSMC, Samsung, Micron pave way for silicon revival
After 20 'lost years,' subsidies help draw top-tier foreign chipmakers to invest
Food & Beverage
U.S. grower of pricey Japanese strawberries holds $134m funding round
Oishii to invest in automated indoor farm; premium berries priced at $11 for six
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Technology
Intel aims to deliver chips for 100 million AI PCs by 2025
Forecasters see industry bouncing back from post-COVID lows
Startups
AI development opportunities extend beyond Silicon Valley: U.S. VC exec
Lux Capital's stake in Japanese startup Sakana AI underscores global phenomenon
Supply Chain
HPE taps Saudi Arabia as it extends its production footprint
The world's No. 2 server maker sees continued AI-related demand through 2024
Electronics
Japan's Omron to cut 2,000 jobs globally on slow China automation ops
Electronics maker eyes Europe and U.S. to diversify customer base
Semiconductors
U.S. aims to make 20% of world's leading-edge chips by 2030: Raimondo
Commerce secretary vows to ensure that TSMC succeeds in Arizona
Crime
Singapore and Malaysia sign pact to target telecom scammers
Last year saw city-state's highest number of victims who lost nearly $485m
Technology
China's Honor launches AI smartphones, PCs amid global sales push
CEO says 50% of sales likely to come from overseas in 3 years
Technology
Fujitsu, Hitachi, others to set up firm for new quantum computer
Some 10 companies, research body join project to hone Japan's competitive edge
Commodities
Australia's Lynas 'positive' on rare earths despite 74% profit drop
Only producer with supply chains outside China says demand will recover
Your Week in Asia
Cobra Gold military exercise, South Korean birth rate, India GDP
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Business trends
Friends for hire: Young Chinese rent out their time to earn extra cash
Economic and social pressures spur growth of 'side hustle' industries
Technology
TSMC founder Morris Chang predicts Japan 'chip renaissance'
Industry veteran says AI chip execs are asking for huge capacity increases
Semiconductors
TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan for Sony and Renesas
Prime Minister Kishida announces support for company's second plant in Kumamoto
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Aerospace & Defense Industries
U.S. and Japan spearhead new era of private moon landings
Japan's ispace looks to replicate Intuitive Machines' successful lunar landing
Semiconductors
Japan prepares $4.9bn in funds for TSMC's 2nd Kumamoto chip plant
New fab, set to open in 2027, will handle cutting-edge 6-nanometer products