Taiwan tensions
Taiwan and China spar over capsizing, inspections near Kinmen islands
Beijing's 'salami-slicing' tactics increase odds of accident escalating tensions
Supply Chain
Google plans to begin Pixel phone production in India in Q2
Search engine giant joins Apple, Samsung in tapping big South Asian market
Semiconductors
U.S. needs another CHIPS Act to lead world, says Raimondo
Commerce secretary pushes for more investment into semiconductors
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Finance
HSBC 2023 record profit spoiled by China investments
Chinese real estate and Bank of Communications brought massive impairment charges
Economy
China rate cut shows lack of options for boosting economy
Latest monetary easing move tries to spark recovery in housing market
Semiconductors
U.S. trade curbs spur China business for Japan chip industry
Beijing's self-sufficiency push is tailwind for companies despite uncertainties
Automobiles
Toyota forklift maker to face regulatory action over emissions cheating
Toyota Industries at risk of losing certification for excavator engine
Transportation
Vietnam business hub breaks ground on Metro Line 2
First Ho Chi Minh City line built by Japanese to serve motorbike-reliant commuters in July
Taiwan tensions
China says no banned areas around Taiwan islands after two killed
Taipei has defended the actions of its coast guard near Kinmen islands
U.S. elections 2024
Japan steps up lobbying in Washington, hedging for Trump's return
Embassy retains an army of advisers, but weak currency causes headaches
Supply Chain
Japan's Kyocera to build U.S. satellite parts plant in Pennsylvania
New factory will make timing devices used for navigation and communication
Technology
Sony to make laser diodes that can help double hard drive capacity
Chip unit partners with Seagate Technology of the U.S. for 30TB disk
Commodities
Australia adds nickel to critical minerals list amid price slump
The decision opens the door to more government support for the struggling sector
Politics
India's top court lifts veil on political funding: 5 things to know
Decision to strike down electoral bonds gives opposition ammunition before elections
Supply Chain
Shipping rates show signs of easing despite Red Sea disruption
Modest demand and an oversupply of vessels push down prices
Politics
Thailand's Move Forward shifts focus from royal reform to military
Main opposition party hopes to avoid dissolution after lese-majeste ruling
Bonds
Japan sells world's 1st sovereign GX climate bonds: 3 things to know
Hope for simultaneous decarbonization and economic growth rests on new finance tool
Automobiles
Tesla rival BYD weighs EV plant in Mexico
Chinese automaker's regional chief reveals plans with eye on U.S. market
Politics
Thailand's former PM Thaksin granted special parole
New rule on age and illness sets up release from police hospital in coming days
Economy
Vietnam's workers cash out pensions early ahead of new law
Hanoi considers social media influencers and legal perks to keep savers in state fund
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA aims to tap server demand boom via Southeast Asia
Supplier's new Malaysian plant to begin shipping in mid-2024
Indonesia election
Indonesia set to elect next president: 5 things to know
Over 200m people are eligible to vote on Feb. 14 to choose Jokowi's successor
Materials
EV motor alloy from Japan's Proterial trims power use by 5%
New core material could contribute to smaller, faster motors
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Supply Chain
China slump drags on for Japan's chip and component suppliers
Inventories are shrinking, but consumer demand lags
Semiconductors
Vietnam dangles chip incentives to draw foreign companies
Country that lost out to Malaysia on big factories has burgeoning chip sector