Semiconductors
TSMC expands Japan college collaboration amid worker shortage concern
Taiwan tech giant partners with Kumamoto University on chip research, personnel
Semiconductors
TSMC expands U.S. investment to $65bn after securing $6.6bn grant
Company agrees to produce 2-nm chips and build third plant in America
Technology
Taiwan quake highlights risks and readiness of Asia's chip sector
Manufacturers apply lessons from past to keep industry humming
Supply Chain
Australian cobalt refiner bets on demand for 'ethical' China-free EV metals
Project pushes ahead despite price slump in key battery ingredient
Supply Chain
Taiwan chip industry sails overseas amid supply chain shift
Investments elsewhere begin to pay off as China market matures
International relations
U.S., Japan to agree on subsidy rules on chips, batteries with China in mind
Allies pursue common standards to safeguard supply chains, including for decarbonization
Semiconductors
With Intel tie-up, Taiwan chipmaker UMC makes U.S. push
Company fights for market share in mature chips against TSMC, Chinese rivals
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Self-driving forklifts show the future of Japan's logistics
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Technology
Huawei says 2023 net profit doubled despite U.S. crackdown
Chinese tech titan saw good growth for smartphones and car business
Commodities
Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance
Ambitious strategy to boost role in critical minerals confronts market challenges
Economy
Vietnam's GDP growth slowed to 5.66% in Q1 on weak phone, car output
Side effects of government's crackdown on corruption also hit businesses
Semiconductors
Sony opens $66m Thailand fab for driver-assist image sensors
Production expansion to create 2,000 jobs, including local engineer hires
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Supply Chain
Taiwan's Advantech aims to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia hub
World's largest industrial computer maker to replicate model in Mexico and Turkey
Semiconductors
Lam Research eyes Vietnam chip supply chain as China curbs bite
Steady stream of semiconductor players enters country amid tech war
Semiconductors
China chip expo shows investment buildup amid plans for huge new fund
Beijing seeks to grow domestic supply chain free from U.S. restrictions
Semiconductors
Intel to receive up to $8.5bn in U.S. CHIPS Act grant
Company will be 'biggest' recipient of subsidies, with TSMC likely to follow
Companies
Boeing, Meta join U.S. business delegation to Vietnam
Companies weigh investment opportunities amid 'friendshoring' push
Technology
TSMC, Intel suppliers delay U.S. plants on surging costs, labor crunch
At least 5 chemical makers slow expansion as industry awaits CHIPS Act funds
Supply Chain
U.S. to finance $500m in green exports to Vietnam
Clean energy, infrastructure and climate projects may get Exim Bank loans
Electric cars in China
China vows to pull out all the stops for EV supply chain buildup
Beijing to order 3 state-backed automakers to step up R&D spending
Environment
Deep-sea mining talks to resume as interest swells from China to U.S.
U.N. body chief hopes industry can help vulnerable states; ecosystem a concern
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International relations
Asia must keep pushing for free trade after U.S. election: experts
Tokyo symposium highlights protectionism worries amid potential Trump comeback
Automobiles
Vietnam's VinFast enters Africa EV market via Ghana distributor
Nasdaq-listed carmaker adds fourth continent and eyes dozens of other countries
Commodities
Chile copper mine backed by Japan's Marubeni set for $2.5bn international loan
Exclusive: Production expansion for vital EV metal secures financing
Supply Chain
Japan's NEC says AI slices its software development time, cost
Company is experimenting with use cases for its artificial intelligence solutions