Asia Insight
Japan's hydrogen prowess in peril as China, U.S. and EU poised to overtake
Policy action in coming months to determine whether green tech can avoid solar, battery missteps
South Korea
Technology
Samsung chief acquitted in stock price manipulation and fraud trial
Verdict for Chairman Lee Jae-yong comes as company emerges from long chip slump
Defense
North Korea fires cruise missiles off west coast, Seoul says
Four such launches recently include nuclear-capable 'strategic' weapons
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea's rejection of unification emboldened by Russia ties
Kim Jong Un touts military advances while discarding long-held diplomatic card
Business Spotlight
Nvidia chip prices soar in Asia on U.S. curbs and AI boom
Gamers feel the pinch as graphics cards become targets of latest export controls
Semiconductors
China's CXMT aims to build country's first advanced memory chips for AI
Move intended to cut dependence on foreign suppliers SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron
Semiconductors
Samsung expects memory business to turn profitable in Q1
Tech giant pins hopes on AI handsets to reclaim smartphone momentum
Defense
North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says
Seoul, Washington closely monitoring 3rd launch test in less than a week
Technology
Hunt for future AI winners heats up amid tech earnings season
TSMC, Nvidia and IBM shares gain on generative AI boom, while Intel falls behind
Technology
Tokyo, Seoul, Chicago universities in quantum computer deal
Funded by IBM, the $100m pact aims to develop a system and build a workforce
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tests submarine-launched cruise missiles: KCNA
Multiple missiles fired into sea from east coast, South Korean military says
Automobiles
LG Energy's battery expansion hits speed bump as EV adoption slows
Revenue drops on weak U.S. and Europe demand and competition-driven price declines
Arts
Late Samsung chairman's art collection to go on global display
Major exhibitions overseas will showcase Lee Kun-hee's cultural legacy
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea tears down 'reunification' arch, sending message to Seoul
Satellite images show cranes where monument used to be, professor says
#techAsia
AI at Davos and Samsung's new ring
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Politics
South Korean lawmaker suffers head injury in latest political attack
Violent incidents raise concerns over growing polarization
Automobiles
Hyundai Q4 operating profit weighed down by slow EV growth
Gain of 0.2% on year also affected by strength in South Korean won
Semiconductors
SK Hynix swings to surprise profit in Q4 on memory chip rebound
Semiconductor maker expected to perform better this year as AI demand soars
Economy
South Korea GDP maintains 0.6% growth pace
Exports and private consumption both log modest expansions
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
Electronics
LG Display posts first profit in 7 quarters on holiday demand
South Korean flat-screen maker warns 2024 will be volatile due to economy
The Big Story
Asia Inc. heads to Washington as focus turns to trade, tariffs and Trump
Rising concern about geopolitical risk prompts spate of new offices in U.S. capital
Technology
Vietnam jumps into made-in-Asia generative AI race
Less reliance on U.S. is goal as local developers tap home languages, cultures
Technology
Samsung bets on smart ring as fitness tech gathers pace
Set to become first major technology company to roll out such a device