Supply Chain

French Trade Minister Olivier Becht says Japanese companies will benefit economically by investing in France. (Photo courtesy of French Foreign Ministry)
Interview

France looks to ASEAN for non-China supply chain: trade minister

Diversification of production necessary to reduce dependence on China, says Becht

27 January 2023
Vietnam's then-President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok on Nov. 19. Experts fear the economy may slow following the sudden dismissal of the president.
Economy

Vietnam president's ouster may hamper business, analysts say

Communist Party's corruption purge could clean up economy -- or stem innovation

27 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
Amazon Air, which started in the U.S. in 2016, has since expanded to 70 locations. The company now plans to deliver products to large markets such as Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Transportation

Amazon launches air cargo service in crucial India market

E-commerce giant has already opened up its logistics network to other sellers

23 January 2023
OSG President Nobuaki Osawa. (Sources photo by Natsumi Kawasaki and courtesy of OSG) 
Automobiles

Japan niche industrial-tool maker to leverage EV equipment demand

OSG to create more products for micro-precision machining

23 January 2023
A bucket wheel reclaimer collects iron ore at a BHP loading facility in Western Australia.
Commodities

BHP logs record iron ore output, expects China to be 'stabilizing' force

2023 demand to have help from Beijing's pro-growth measures, company says

20 January 2023
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces the company's plan to build a $20 billion plant in the U.S. state of Ohio, at the White House in January 2022.
Davos 2023

Intel CEO committed to long-term investment despite chip glut

U.S. producer hits the gas and the brake at same time, Gelsinger tells Davos

20 January 2023
Rare-earth ore is displayed at Vital Metals in the Canadian city of Saskatoon during a recent visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Interview

Canada can help cut reliance on China for critical metals: minister

Like-minded nations should work together on processing, Jonathan Wilkinson says

20 January 2023
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 19.
Davos 2023

Yoon calls for better supply chain with 'mutually trusted' countries

At Davos, South Korean leader walks a fine line in not alienating China

20 January 2023
Resource-poor Japan relies heavily on imported fuel, such as liquefied natural gas.
Trade

Japan logs record $155bn trade deficit for 2022 as fuel costs jump

Import growth outpaces export rise, with weak yen compounding pressure

19 January 2023
 Toyota recently established an order limits for models under the Lexus brand. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamamoto)
Automobiles

Toyota limits orders for Lexus in Japan due to chip shortage

Auto giant struggles with production of luxury cars requiring more semiconductors

18 January 2023
LG Chem CEO Shin Hak-cheol is working to build new growth drivers after the spin-off of the battery business. (Photo courtesy of LG Chem)
Materials

Batteries add spark to LG Chem's 3-pronged pivot from petrochemicals

CEO also leads charge into sustainable materials and new drugs with investment, M&A

18 January 2023
Components using silicon carbide can extend the running distance of electric vehicles. (Photo courtesy of the company) 
Materials

Resonac to boost EV power chip material output fivefold by 2026

Wafer substrates using silicon carbide extends driving ranges by 5% to 10%

15 January 2023
Thai baht notes at a bank in Bangkok. The Bank of Thailand will hold the Monetary Policy Committee this week.
Economy

China returns as Thailand's top investor through electronics, EVs

Thai investment authority approves $118m BYD battery plant

14 January 2023
Founded in 2020, Jumppoint offers a one-stop platform for warehousing, order fulfillment and cross-border logistics services. (Source image from Jumppoint website)
DealStreetAsia

Mindworks Capital leads Hong Kong-based Jumppoint's $6.5m funding

Logistics provider sets sights on Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia expansion

13 January 2023
Trucking is picking up along the China-Vietnam border as Beijing relaxes its COVID restrictions, with some trucks now crossing in less than a minute. (File photo by Getty Images) 
Supply Chain

China's COVID opening promises relief for Vietnam's supply chain

As truckers rush to the border, factory goods flow but trade demand ebbs

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
Dell has also asked suppliers of other components as well as product assemblers to help prepare capacity in countries like Vietnam. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Supply Chain

Dell looks to phase out 'made in China' chips by 2024

'This trend looks irreversible,' supplier exec says of tech industry's production shift

5 January 2023
An auto assembly plant in Thailand. Automobile and electronic equipment manufacturers are expected to participate in a data sharing platform.
International relations

Japan and ASEAN to study data sharing on supply chain risks

Initiative aims to ensure stable parts procurement in manufacturing hub

5 January 2023
An oversupply of semiconductors for data centers will likely last through the first quarter of this year, analysts say. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Semiconductors

Chip glut to last most of 2023 while automotive crunch persists

Inventory of memory, other semiconductors have swelled amid tech slump

4 January 2023
Joe Biden speaks at the IPEF launch event in Tokyo on May 23: The U.S. has a chance to be at the forefront of seizing economic leadership opportunities.
Opinion

2023 outlook: IPEF is best bet for more resilient supply chains

Regional talks will also advance clean economy and fairer growth

3 January 2023
Taiwan's Materials Analysis Technology, better known as MA-tek, was founded by CEO Hsieh Yong-fen in 2002. (Photo by Lai Yung Hsiang)
Semiconductors

Taiwan chip troubleshooter MA-tek eyes Japan opportunities

TSMC supplier says cluster effect gives Taiwan 'economic, defensive' advantages

3 January 2023
China's abrupt dismantling of its zero-COVID policy has left many of the country's tech manufacturers scrambling to deal with a sudden rise in infections.
Supply Chain

China's tech supply chain reels as infections soar, demand sours

Silver lining: Dealing with COVID wave now 'could pave way for recovery'

2 January 2023
Japan Display is in the midst of a sweeping restructuring drive. (Photo by Shihoko Nakaoka)
Business deals

Japan Display sells Chinese unit for higher-than-expected $200m

Asset review boosts final price from original proposal

31 December 2022