Startups
Once India's most valuable startup, Byju's staring at founder exit
Investors vote to oust founder and family from board, alleging mismanagement
Startups
Japan races to back AI startups amid Nvidia processor shortage
Economy ministry joins expensive battle for computing power
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Business Spotlight
TSMC's Japan chip venture spurs investment rush
In Kumamoto and beyond, companies cash in on the Taiwanese chipmaker's expansion
Defense
Japan to adopt NTT next-gen communications tech for defense
Plan part of broader push to use civilian breakthroughs to enhance security
Semiconductors
Tokyo Electron's market cap surpasses Sony on Nvidia boost
Chipmaking equipment maker becomes 3rd-most valuable Japanese company
US-China tensions
U.S. export curbs on China won't extend to legacy chips: official
Assistant commerce secretary says controls are 'as narrow as possible'
Companies
Singapore's Grab debuts share buyback of up to $500m but will be 'cautious'
Nasdaq-listed tech stock slides as 2024 revenue forecast misses expectations
Technology
Lenovo to ship first AI PC by midyear after double-digit profit drop
Chinese maker pins hopes on new device as market suffers 'unprecedented' downturn
#techAsia
Japan's chip supplier surprise and Vietnam's educational returns
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Supply Chain
Google plans to begin Pixel phone production in India in Q2
Search engine giant joins Apple, Samsung in tapping big South Asian market
Semiconductors
Nvidia revenue more than triples as AI hits 'tipping point'
China sales hit by U.S. export ban, but chipmaker starts shipments of compliant models
Semiconductors
Intel joins 1.4-nanometer chip race against TSMC and Samsung
U.S. chipmaker wins Microsoft as foundry customer with AI demand rising
Semiconductors
U.S. needs another CHIPS Act to lead world, says Raimondo
Commerce secretary pushes for more investment into semiconductors
US-China tensions
Eyeing China, Biden signs order to defend ports against cyberattacks
Chinese-made shipping cranes could be remotely-controlled, admiral warns
Travel & Leisure
AI commitment gives competitive edge: Expedia CEO
Major online travel agency increases focus on the tech to personalize service
Technology
Alibaba's Taobao sets up live commerce venture as competition grows
China platform is facing pressure from rivals such as PDD and Douyin
DealStreetAsia
Indonesia's top P2P platforms meltdown spooks retail lenders
Collapse impacts dozens of players and involves billions of rupiah in financing
Work
Samsung workers launch 15,800-member integrated union
New superunion seeks to distance itself from hardline labor groups
Semiconductors
U.S. boosts chipmaker GlobalFoundries as China worries mount
But Chinese rivals aren't main concern in competitive foundry sector, expert says
Technology
Japanese robot builder Fanuc expands Spain hub in European push
Sales center with showroom and training space aims to tap regional growth
Automobiles
Indonesia EV competition heats up with VinFast and BYD debuts
Other Asian manufacturers also aim to grab market share with auto show offerings
Business deals
China's JD.com considers bid for U.K. retailer amid domestic headwinds
E-commerce giant faces mounting competition from peers such as Pinduoduo
Semiconductors
U.S. trade curbs spur China business for Japan chip industry
Beijing's self-sufficiency push is tailwind for companies despite uncertainties
Asia Insight
China LGBTQ community hangs tough in dissent amid repression
Study shows new protest channels used to urge rights progress as authorities circle
Environment
Japan firm to turn construction waste into green jet fuel material
Cardboard maker Rengo plans $133m investment in ethanol production for SAF