Supply Chain
Japan display makers pay dearly for failing to see iPhone's LCD exit
With switchover to OLED, Japanese companies shut out of Apple supply chain
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U.S. might pursue both confrontation and cooperation with Beijing
Japan's leadership race
Japan's main opposition party begins leadership race with eyes on general election
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to vote for new head on Sept. 23
Electric vehicles
South Korea to certify EV batteries after blaze ignites fears
Seoul issues strict rules to protect industry it sees as a key driver of growth
Markets
Thai stock market rallies as state-backed $4.5bn fund gears up
Benchmark SET index nears 2024 high, lifted by companies with high ESG ratings
Electric vehicles
Sharp weighs move into EVs 'in a few years': tech chief
Electronics group to work with parent Hon Hai to be part of value chain
U.S. elections 2024
Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing until after election
Falsifying business records is punishable by up to four years in prison
US-China tensions
Washington's trade rules cited as top worry for U.S. businesses in China
Companies report harsher American regulatory scrutiny, supply chain disruptions
Technology
Netherlands curbs more ASML exports, in line with U.S. rules
Dutch company is Europe's top semiconductor equipment maker
Electric vehicles
Toyota to slow EV output to 30% below previous 2026 sales forecast
Japan auto giant revises plan, now eyes 1m cars for global market
China debt crunch
China's regional banks move quicker to shed bad real estate debt
Net interest margins strained by government pressure to lend more
Automobiles
BYD's new German strategy under scrutiny after August sales slump
Lack of trust in after-sales services, low brand recognition seen as problems
Technology
U.S. implements new export curbs on advanced chips and quantum tech
Rules take aim at China's advances in cutting-edge technologies
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Japan's leadership race
Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi announces bid for LDP leadership
Son of former PM, 43, among public favorites joins leadership race
Climate Change
Japan's Marubeni takes stake in Thailand tire recycling company
Trading house buys into technology that recovers carbon black
U.S. elections 2024
Trump vows to create government efficiency commission led by Elon Musk
Former president also doubles down on China trade war in economic policy speech
Automobiles
Toyota and Nissan to help raise Japan's battery output capacity by half
Government to support $7bn supply chain buildup
Automobiles
BMW to make fuel cell cars in 2028 by teaming with Toyota
Automakers look to drive down costs of expensive EV alternatives
Interview
Taiwan's Ko Wen-je accuses government of witch hunt ahead of fresh arrest
TPP chief detained again in corruption probe, hours after exclusive interview
China debt crunch
China's once-acquisitive Fosun unloads Thomas Cook after 5 years
Sale of travel brand continues downsizing effort as debt burden rises, profits drop
Japan's leadership race
Japan's leadership race focuses on aid for inflation-weary voters
Pledges to not raise taxes and extend subsidies risk eroding fiscal situation
Semiconductors
Vietnam proposes chip incentives from tax breaks to faster visas
Draft tech law offers grants and deductions despite global minimum tax deal
Indo-Pacific
Pentagon to set up military repair hubs in 5 Indo-Pacific countries
U.S. eyes global network of sustainment, expanding to Europe and Latin America
Automobiles
Volvo abandons 2030 EV-only target as demand slows
Swedish automaker expects to still offer hybrid models at target date
U.S. elections 2024
China, Iran tap AI to influence U.S. election, experts warn
Fake news sites and 'spamouflage' attempt to sway opinion ahead of vote