Artificial intelligence
SoftBank, SK, LG, and Hanwha to join AI startup fund
Asian conglomerates team up to meet growing need for quick cash
Turbulent Thailand
Thai ruling coalition backs Paetongtarn Shinawatra for prime minister
Conservative allies unite behind Thaksin's daughter in bid for stability
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
U.S. elections 2024
Indian town celebrates 'daughter' Kamala Harris with billboard, prayers
U.S. vice-president's run for top job in Washington has India media buzzing
Commodities
Australia's Pilbara Minerals makes $370m bid for Brazil lithium project
Lithium miner moves to diversify outside home market with eye on serving U.S. and EU
Opinion
Excessive U.S. pressure on Taiwan defense spending plays into CCP's hands
American policy influencers should explain that Taipei needs encouragement, not punishment
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China rules on AI and Vietnam draws chip designers
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Opinion
Thai PM Srettha is out. Was this constitutional overreach?
Court blurs line between legal adjudication and political maneuvering
Artificial intelligence
Japan's AI unicorn Preferred Networks to court first overseas investors
Company, partners working to beat Nvidia with next-generation AI accelerator by 2027
Japan's leadership race
Japan's Kishida set to depart with defense, climate funding in question
PM's successor faces fitting birth rate, chip commitments into budget as well
U.S. elections 2024
Trump's China comments to Musk hint at pragmatic approach: analysts
Former president signals different calculations over use of force from Biden
Supply Chain
Isuzu, Sojitz to join Japan's ASEAN chip, EV supply chain push
15 companies to receive subsidies to build operations in Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand
Semiconductors
U.S. chip, EV industries struggle to take off despite huge subsidies
2 years after CHIPS Act and IRA, investments lag and supply chains remain China-reliant
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Politics
Thai Constitutional Court removes PM Srettha Thavisin from office
House of Representatives to select new prime minister on Friday
Japan's leadership race
Japan's LDP heavyweights set to spar for PM post as Kishida steps aside
Ruling party to choose next leader in September poll
Technology
Foxconn 'on track' to ship latest Nvidia AI servers next quarter
Taiwanese supplier downplays concerns over shipment delays of GB200
Japan's leadership race
Japan's Kishida to step down as PM after LDP picks new leader
Move to show 'new, changed' ruling party amid persistent low approval ratings
Bonds
Chinese central bank crackdown shakes bond market
Yields fluctuate after PBOC says measures have restored 'reasonable levels'
Commodities
As lithium slump drags on, some Australian miners look to grow
Operators push through gloom to position for long-term demand forecasts
Electric vehicles
CATL markets itself directly to consumers in rivalry with BYD
Company showroom sports 50 EV brands from Tesla to Xiaomi, all with its batteries
Economy
New Zealanders emigrating in record numbers as economy stagnates
80,000 left in a year amid rising unemployment, high interest rates, slow growth
Electric vehicles
South Korea EV fires spark calls for stricter safety rules
Analysts foresee potential sales decline in fallout after blazes
China debt crunch
China mechanism for foreign investment faces tighter scrutiny
Checks meant to curb risk and ensure taxation create bottlenecks amid high demand
U.S. elections 2024
Trump tells Musk he hopes to 'get along' with Xi, Putin in X interview
Former President also says to Tesla CEO not everybody should have an EV
Electric vehicles
China's Zeekr to bring luxury EVs to Japan in 2025
Geely brand follows BYD into market that is less crowded than China's