Startups
Andreessen Horowitz to open Japan office for funding startups
Japan emerging as alternative to riskier China and higher-rate, tighter U.S.
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The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Artificial intelligence
Japan's AI unicorn Preferred Networks to court first overseas investors
Company, partners working to beat Nvidia with next-generation AI accelerator by 2027
Supply Chain
Isuzu, Sojitz to join Japan's ASEAN chip, EV supply chain push
15 companies to receive subsidies to build operations in Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand
Semiconductors
U.S. chip, EV industries struggle to take off despite huge subsidies
2 years after CHIPS Act and IRA, investments lag and supply chains remain China-reliant
Technology
Tencent sales beat expectations on gaming and ad revenue
Fintech revenue up just 4% as consumer spending slows
Technology
Foxconn 'on track' to ship latest Nvidia AI servers next quarter
Taiwanese supplier downplays concerns over shipment delays of GB200
Commodities
As lithium slump drags on, some Australian miners look to grow
Operators push through gloom to position for long-term demand forecasts
Retail
Japan resale app Mercari delivers record profit amid U.S. troubles
China e-commerce platforms like Temu lure away Americans with cheaper products
The Big Story
Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool
US, Taiwan, South Korean players beat path to Vietnam though boom strains resources
Technology
Japan's Fanuc builds $4bn cash hoard. Is it ready to spend?
Investors watch for next step from robot maker as rivals spend more freely
Technology
Shares in Singapore's Sea soar 11% on raised guidance
Tech group expects value of goods sold by shopping platform Shopee to grow 20% in 2024
Economy
Singapore upgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2-3%
Trade ministry says manufacturing sector will recover gradually in second half
US-China tensions
Hong Kong chip fab raises U.S. research security concerns: report
Founder of new chip facility previously received U.S. military funding
Technology
India's Bharti Enterprises to become largest BT shareholder
Conglomerate to buy 24.5% stake from telecom and media company Altice
Artificial intelligence
China court rulings on AI accelerate race to set standards
Judges establish precedents on voice and images as Beijing embraces the tech
Media & Entertainment
Vietnam payment app uses Detective Conan to lure customers to stores
MoMo taps Japanese anime for tie-ups that promote online-to-offline commerce
Science
Kyocera to develop ceramic mirrors for lighter telescopes
Japan company's material can reduce weight by two-thirds compared with glass
Caixin
China-backed Apollo Future Mobility exits sensitive U.S. business
Hong Kong firm cites concerns over U.S. scrutiny in selling shares of 3D printing company
Interview
Japan's Rapidus to fully automate 2-nm chip fab, president says
Chasing TSMC and Samsung, startup aims to compete on delivery times
Technology
South Korea's Naver to maintain ownership of Line app operator
Tech company's stake comes under scrutiny after data leaks involving chat app
Business trends
Japan corporate profits up 10% on weak yen, AI demand
Toyota, Hitachi among winners in April-June as China slump drags on others
IPO
Shares in Indian e-scooter maker Ola close up 20% after tepid debut
Softbank-backed startup yet to make profit despite accelerating sales
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Opinion
Blockchain needs tailored rules for applications beyond finance
Global companies are shifting the focus from cryptocurrency to other diverse uses