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China's iFlytek looks abroad, minidramas go viral
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
IPO
Japan's Pocketalk interpreter preparing for 2025 IPO in Tokyo
Mobile translation devices popular with tourists, hospitals and schools
Climate Change
From EVs to hydrogen, Asia's green tech sector perseveres amid financing hurdles
Nikkei-Financial Times summit highlights transition urgency amid climate change
Technology
SK Hynix rides AI boom as Samsung plays catch-up
Smaller company's shares surge on demand for advanced memory
China tech
China AI champion iFlytek looks abroad despite U.S. crackdown
Speech recognition leader says Huawei-trained tech matches GPT-4 Turbo
Technology
Google opens cyberdefense hub in Tokyo
Experts from Japan, India and Asia-Pacific to study countermeasures
Technology
Tesla supplier Panasonic weighs more U.S. battery investment in Kansas
Japanese maker cautious in face of slackening EV demand
China tech
JD.com shares surge 16% on $3bn buyback plan, Q4 revenue beat
Chinese e-commerce group vows to boost price competitiveness but stay 'disciplined'
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin market cap approaches silver with latest rally
SEC approval of ETFs and safe-haven demand among factors spurring rise
Technology
Samsung SDI to start mass-producing solid-state batteries in 2027
South Korean manufacturer sends samples from pilot line to global automakers
Technology
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030
The Big Story
Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female health
Aging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness
Finance
Japan's Daiwa takes stake in Singapore cryptocurrency startup
Financial group weighs expanding digital asset-related offerings via Penguin
Finance
Japanese banks racing to use generative AI in profitability drive
Artificial intelligence dominates discussions at annual Tokyo fintech event
Technology
Japan ministry asks Line, Yahoo operator to shed Naver influence
'Significant capital control' by South Korean shareholder blamed after string of data leaks
Semiconductors
Taiwan's PSMC says chip engineer shortage top challenge in Japan
Chipmaker's local head proposes joint school to train young people
Technology
Sam Altman-backed startup to bring AI smart pin to Japan, South Korea
Former Apple designers' voice-enabled smart device aims to capture generative AI boom
Companies
Kubota weighs making own batteries for electric farm equipment
Dedicated plant in Japan considered as manufacturer prepares for rollouts in West
Technology
Singapore's Sea expects to stay in black after posting 1st annual profit
NYSE-listed tech group sees Shopee gaining ground despite 'intensified competition'
Opinion
Indo-Pacific nations need to put more focus on cybersecurity
AI is magnifying threats but can also help fortify defenses
Markets
Japan and U.S. stock rallies fueled by tech on AI boom
Some see 1990s dot-com-style bubble, but current stock prices supported by earnings
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Announcements
Disco, Socionext and Zozo to be added to Nikkei 225
Takara Holdings, Sumitomo Osaka Cement and Pacific Metals to be deleted
Technology
Vietnamese Miss World model fined for social media 'insults'
Southeast Asian nation is closing off internet while opening up supply chains
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam's AI prowess boosts precision medicine startups
Bevy of 'promising companies,' including Gene Solutions, attract investments
Agriculture
NEC and Sumitomo put AI to work down on the farm
Japanese companies aim to support agriculture as global warming drives extreme weather