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Automobiles
Toyota scandals batter suppliers while group posts record profit
Automaker boosts support to Japan parts makers hit by production cuts
Supply Chain
South Korea's top 3 battery makers see earnings slide on EV slowdown
LG Energy Solution, SK On and Samsung SDI have been building up production capacity
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Supply Chain
Cost is key for Southeast Asia to attract EV investment, BCG says
Consultancy says region is a focus for 'all investors' in the supply chain
Supply Chain
South Korea, Japan to help crisis-proof Indo-Pacific supply chain
14 IPEF members to share chips and medical supplies in emergencies
Semiconductors
TSMC to start construction of first European chip plant in August
Chairman C.C. Wei to host groundbreaking ceremony in Dresden on Aug. 20
Asia Insight
Vietnam veers into unknown as career cop makes Communist Party power play
Death of party chief Trong brings fears of tilt toward China-style leadership
Equities
AI, solid-state-battery hopes power up TDK's stock price
Japanese company holds roughly 40% global market share in mobile phone batteries
Technology
Fanuc upgrades profit forecast on rebound in China orders
Japanese factory robot builder also gets boost from weak yen
Electric vehicles
Toyota to set up EV battery plant on Japan's 'Silicon Island'
Auto giant sees Kyushu supply chain helping it take on Chinese rivals in Asia
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US-China tensions
China's iFlytek exec says U.S. sanctions have 'destroyed' market mechanism
AI leader invests in Hong Kong hub and seeks to expand presence in Japan
Supply Chain
China's rare earth rule to speed supply chain shifts: Solvay CEO
Europe chemical maker to aim for 30% self sufficiency for bloc; eyes Japan
Semiconductors
TSMC says AI chip constraints to last through 2025
CEO confirms chipmaker is exploring new packaging method as net profit surges
Supply Chain
AI needs 'entirely new' infrastructure, says Taiwan's Chief Telecom
Leading data center operator eyes demand in Southeast Asia as supply chains shift
Materials
China's state rare-earth players bleed red ink as prices fall
Loss warnings for first half come amid Beijing-led consolidation, controls
International relations
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
EU and 14 countries already collaborating on critical mineral supply chains
Semiconductors
U.S. chip equipment makers rely on China for 40% of sales
Applied Materials, Lam Research ship legacy products not targeted by export curbs
Electric vehicles
Japan's AESC to make cheaper EV batteries at $1bn plant in Spain
Nickel-free LFP cells seen helping lower vehicle prices
Electric vehicles
Nissan, Honda eye EV battery passports in Europe by 2027
Japanese automakers and suppliers team up to comply with EU regulations
Trade
Japan relies on China, other single import partners for 40% of goods
The ratio is far above U.S. or G7 as the nation lags in diversification
Supply Chain
Taiwan's top power cable maker ventures into offshore wind
Walsin Lihwa sees opportunity in island's shift to renewable energy
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military's bombing of civilians set for record year
Amnesty International and United Nations report failure of jet fuel sanctions
Automobiles
Toyota subsidiary warned about Subcontract Act violations
Watchdog says company forced suppliers to store not-in-use tools for free
Artificial intelligence
Japan's Sakura Internet aims to sell AI power to Southeast Asia
Plans come as Tokyo seeks regional cooperation on artificial intelligence
Supply Chain
Japan to subsidize antibiotics supply chain to reduce China exposure
Production of active ingredients has moved abroad for cost reasons