N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's rejection of unification emboldened by Russia ties
Kim Jong Un touts military advances while discarding long-held diplomatic card
Business Spotlight
Nvidia chip prices soar in Asia on U.S. curbs and AI boom
Gamers feel the pinch as graphics cards become targets of latest export controls
Semiconductors
China's CXMT aims to build country's first advanced memory chips for AI
Move intended to cut dependence on foreign suppliers SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron
Semiconductors
Samsung expects memory business to turn profitable in Q1
Tech giant pins hopes on AI handsets to reclaim smartphone momentum
Technology
Hunt for future AI winners heats up amid tech earnings season
TSMC, Nvidia and IBM shares gain on generative AI boom, while Intel falls behind
Technology
Tokyo, Seoul, Chicago universities in quantum computer deal
Funded by IBM, the $100m pact aims to develop a system and build a workforce
Automobiles
LG Energy's battery expansion hits speed bump as EV adoption slows
Revenue drops on weak U.S. and Europe demand and competition-driven price declines
Arts
Late Samsung chairman's art collection to go on global display
Major exhibitions overseas will showcase Lee Kun-hee's cultural legacy
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tears down 'reunification' arch, sending message to Seoul
Satellite images show cranes where monument used to be, professor says
#techAsia
AI at Davos and Samsung's new ring
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Politics
South Korean lawmaker suffers head injury in latest political attack
Violent incidents raise concerns over growing polarization
Automobiles
Hyundai Q4 operating profit weighed down by slow EV growth
Gain of 0.2% on year also affected by strength in South Korean won
Semiconductors
SK Hynix swings to surprise profit in Q4 on memory chip rebound
Semiconductor maker expected to perform better this year as AI demand soars
Economy
South Korea GDP maintains 0.6% growth pace
Exports and private consumption both log modest expansions
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
The Big Story
Asia Inc. heads to Washington as focus turns to trade, tariffs and Trump
Rising concern about geopolitical risk prompts spate of new offices in U.S. capital
Technology
Vietnam jumps into made-in-Asia generative AI race
Less reliance on U.S. is goal as local developers tap home languages, cultures
Technology
Samsung bets on smart ring as fitness tech gathers pace
Set to become first major technology company to roll out such a device
Companies
Samsung Chairman Lee's trial verdict delayed to Feb. 5
Latest legal risk comes as Samsung deals with semiconductor slump
Politics
South Korea's YouTubers emerge as force driving political rancor
Recent violent attack and upcoming elections draw scrutiny of influential platform
Electronics
Samsung unveils AI-powered Galaxy S24, starting new era in smartphone race
Powered by Google Gemini, series features live translation and other AI functions
Defense
China and India lead Asia race to expand spy satellite networks
Japan, North and South Korea also step up surveillance on growing tensions
International relations
North Korea and Russia top diplomats meet with eye toward Putin visit
Talks in Moscow aim to solidify ties amid tensions with U.S. and South Korea
Economy
Japan, China and South Korea execs optimistic on economy in 2024
Corporate heads see strong growth despite weakness in China, poll shows
Technology
Allowed on sidewalks, South Korean delivery robots poised to take off
Companies rush to perfect 'last mile' performance in wake of legal changes