Semiconductors
Samsung expects memory business to turn profitable in Q1
Tech giant pins hopes on AI handsets to reclaim smartphone momentum
Supply Chain
AI boom drives demand for server-cooling technology
Taiwan's Liteon betting on liquid solutions for hot, power-hungry chips
Supply Chain
Vietnam is a top target for CHIPS Act aid funds, U.S. says
Country urged to seize the opportunity as supply chains shift from China
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Market Spotlight
Australia's EV battery metals industry faces Indonesia, China challenges
Weak nickel and lithium prices force some miners to stop digging
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Transportation
Red Sea shipping disruptions ripple through Asia-Europe supply chains
Companies need to review risks in line with new reality, experts say
Trade
China's industry minister seeks Japan cooperation in chips, autos
Japanese business leaders call for flexible cross-border data controls
Semiconductors
Europe's top chipmaker Infineon ramps up hiring in India and Vietnam
Tech suppliers' talent hunt comes amid boom in South and Southeast Asia
Semiconductors
Intel partners with Taiwan's No. 2 chipmaker UMC in Arizona
Deal on 12-nm tech comes as U.S. company works to boost foundry business
Semiconductors
EV powerhouse China to set own standards for automotive semiconductors
Home of Tesla rival BYD remains dependent on imports from Europe, Japan
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
Semiconductors
AT&S to start chip substrate production in Malaysia this year
AMD supplier is first among peers to diversify into Southeast Asia
Technology
Malaysia seeks place in EV ecosystem with battery development
Scientist leading effort says 'boat has sailed' on manufacturing electric cars
Supply Chain
Tesla cars face more entry bans in China as 'security concerns' accelerate
Growing restrictions come as local champion BYD becomes world's top EV maker
Trade
Nippon Steel sends delegation to Washington to gauge U.S. Steel deal
Steel is very important to national security, says White House adviser Brainard
Automobiles
Daihatsu scandal weighs on Japan's smaller suppliers amid EV shift
Support kicks in, but tight-knit industry structure to blame, expert says
Supply Chain
Thailand walks back claim of large lithium discovery
Key EV battery material found in country's south, but amount in question
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China tech
China's warehouse robots set to ease Japan's logistics crunch
Startups see Japanese market as testing ground ahead of domestic growth
Automobiles
Toyota to assemble EV batteries at more auto plants in Japan, U.S.
Automaker to cut costs by building bulky packs where they are installed
Semiconductors
TSMC predicts revenues could grow 26% this year on AI boom
Start of production at second Arizona plant may be postponed to 2027 or 2028
Supply Chain
Australian port dispute brings increasing pain to economy
Union tries to avoid arbitrator intervention, minister rules out stepping in
Politics
Vietnam PM says 'everything is good' with top leader's health
Chinh emphasizes that both the U.S. and China are 'strategic partners'
Supply Chain
Suzuki suspends production at Hungary car plant due to Red Sea attacks
Militia activity near Yemen has overshadowed global logistics
Semiconductors
Taiwan's Kinsus mulls setting up chip substrate plant in Malaysia
Nvidia supplier would be first such Taiwanese maker to enter the ASEAN country
Automobiles
Tesla EV plans spur 'Musk pilgrimages' from India and Southeast Asia
Geopolitics and growing rivals cause automaker to weigh presence outside China
Semiconductors
Taiwan chip stocks rise after Lai vows to further boost industry
President-elect says China and global society should 'cherish' island's tech success