Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, is cautious about the overall economic outlook but positive on the electric vehicle industry.
Supply Chain

Tech companies bank on autos to offset dismal electronics demand

Analysts warn returns may disappoint as new players rush in

20 February 2023
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on Feb. 17. (Photo by Andrew Sharp)
Interview

Morrison says 'premature' for AUKUS expansion to include Japan

Former Australian PM welcomes NATO outreach to Indo-Pacific

17 February 2023
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday signed a major climate change law that introduces a net-zero carbon target for 2050 and a carbon fee system for large emitters.
Climate Change

Taiwan commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Climate law paves way for fees charged to high greenhouse gas emitters

15 February 2023
A shabu-shabu hot pot restaurant in the U.S. operated by Skylark. (Photo courtesy of Skylark)
Food & Beverage

Japan's Skylark aims for 170 restaurants overseas in U.S., Asia

Shabu-shabu chain and other eateries planned in Taiwan, Malaysia, elsewhere

14 February 2023
Rob Wittman is seen in Rayburn Building on Dec.15, 2022.
US-China tensions

Members of U.S. special committee on China weighing visit to Taipei

Trip would demonstrate 'we're strongly on the side of Taiwan,' key GOP lawmaker stresses

12 February 2023
JERA is participating in wind power projects off Taiwan. 
Energy

Japan's JERA to sell interest in Taiwan wind power

Energy company aims to diversify risks as geopolitical tensions simmer

10 February 2023
Former Nissan executive and Nidec President Jun Seki will become the chief strategy officer of Foxconn's electric vehicle business from Feb. 1. (Photo by Arisa Moriyama)
Automobiles

Foxconn's new EV exec Jun Seki had insider's view at Nissan, Nidec

Auto industry veteran brings production, supply chain know-how to newcomer

1 February 2023
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, center, stands with outgoing Premier Su Tseng-chang, left, and his successor, Chen Chien-jen. (Photo courtesy of the Taiwan's Office of the President)
Politics

Taiwan's new cabinet takes aim at inflation

Tsai reshuffles leadership as ruling DPP struggles ahead of next year's election

1 February 2023
Japan auto industry veteran Jun Seki has been hired as Foxconn's chief strategy officer of its electric vehicle business. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka) 
Technology

Foxconn hires former Nissan exec Jun Seki as EV strategy head

Auto veteran also served as chief of motor maker Nidec until last year

30 January 2023
MKS CEO John T.C. Lee said the chip downturn is only cyclical and the industry will return to healthy growth in the mid to long term. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Supply Chain

Taiwan, South Korea will remain key chip hubs, says MKS chief

Chip tool supplier chief expects U.S. and Europe to become bigger players in time

30 January 2023
Chen Weijen exports his sake to Taiwan and Hong Kong, and is about to make his first shipment to Singapore. (Photo by Toshihiro Naganuma)
Food & Beverage

Taiwan-born brewer adds prewar twist to Japanese sake

New tipple uses rare strain of japonica rice modified to grow in Taiwan

28 January 2023
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, center, greets incoming Premier Chen Chien-jen, right, while outgoing Premier Su Tseng-chang looks on in Taipei on Jan. 27.
Politics

Taiwan's Tsai unveils new cabinet in bid to regain lost ground

President bringing back old faces like ex-VP Chen after beatdown in local polls

27 January 2023
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Supply chains shifts and splits

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

26 January 2023
Former head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, retired Adm. Philip Davidson will visit Taiwan as a private citizen. 
Indo-Pacific

Ex-U.S. admiral who warned of 2027 crisis to visit Taiwan next week

Former Indo-Pacific commander Davidson sees no reason to alter timeline

26 January 2023
Lu Keh-Shew, chairman, president and CEO of U.S.-listed chipmaker Diodes, says having a secure semiconductor supply is now seen as a national security issue. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Semiconductors

'China, non-China' supply chains inevitable: chipmaker Diodes CEO

Key Apple and Samsung supplier expects decade of strong growth in auto business

25 January 2023
A Foxconn sign in Mexico, where it recently established a headquarters.
Supply Chain

Taiwan's Foxconn and others accelerate investment in Mexico

Supply chain shifts westward thanks to U.S. policy and client requests

24 January 2023
Taiwan has moved to recognize transnational gay couples with spouses from countries that do not recognize same-sex marriage.
Gender

Taiwan recognizes transnational same-sex marriage

Outgoing premier moves island step closer to marriage equality

22 January 2023
A military drill in Taiwan. Past U.S. training of Taiwan's military often involved the use of weapons sold to Taipei.
Taiwan tensions

U.S. expands training of Taiwanese military with National Guard

Effort to enhance China deterrence reflects growing concern on potential crisis

20 January 2023
Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te on Jan. 18 also became leader of the island's ruling Democratic Progressive Party.  
Politics

William Lai eyes Taiwan's presidency as new leader of ruling DPP

U.S. 'unsure' of how potential presidential candidate might approach China

18 January 2023
Fubon Financial says its insurance unit is taking up to 20% of the final fund size of AppWorks Fund IV, which will invest in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. (Source photos by screenshot from Fubon Financial and AppWorks websites) 
DealStreetAsia

Taiwan's Fubon Life commits $39.5m to latest AppWorks fund

Fund expected to invest in 50 to 60 deals, if it reaches target size of $360m

17 January 2023
President Tsai Ing-wen, center, and Vice President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, right, attend a New Year's flag-raising ceremony outside the Presidential Office Building in Taipei in this Taiwan Presidential Office handout released Jan. 1.
Politics

Taiwan's ruling party elects VP as new leader to spearhead revival

Lai to take the reins as questions swirl over his pro-independence stance

16 January 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden seek greater coordination between their countries' defense forces. 
International relations

U.S. and Japan push for 'integrated deterrence' with tighter alliance

More cooperation on defense aims to prevent potential Taiwan crisis

15 January 2023
Tsai and de facto trade minister John Deng, who heads next week's Taiwan delegation, have created a positive dynamic in bilateral trade relations. (Nikkei montage/Getty Images/Reuters)
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan seeks to bolster security in trade talks with U.S.

Tsai aims to boost island's economic importance before stepping down next year

13 January 2023
A TSMC factory in Nanjing: The contract chipmaker said in December that it plans to have some 20% of its production capacity overseas.
Companies

TSMC weighs second chip plant in Japan, expansion in Europe

Chip titan's profit jumps 78% in Q4, forecasts 'decline' in 2023 first half

12 January 2023
From left, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. 
Indo-Pacific

Japan's 'linchpin' role in Taiwan war to feature in 2+2 with U.S.

Tokyo to flesh out details of new defense documents in Washington meeting

11 January 2023