Technology
Tesla's supplier Panasonic weighs more investment in Kansas
Battery maker cautious in face of slackening EV demand
Tech
China tech
JD.com shares surge 16% on $3bn buyback plan, Q4 revenue beat
Chinese e-commerce group vows to boost price competitiveness but stay 'disciplined'
Politics
U.S. Senate bill targeting China's BGI, WuXi AppTec moves forward
'Protectionist' legislation 'takes advantage of anger towards China,' GOP senator says
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin market cap approaches silver with latest rally
SEC approval of ETFs and safe-haven demand among factors spurring rise
Technology
Samsung SDI to start mass-producing solid-state batteries in 2027
South Korean manufacturer sends samples from pilot line to global automakers
Technology
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin hits record high above $69,000, then tumbles
Cryptocurrency's latest rally draws in long-term institutional investor money
China tech
U.S. lawmakers seek to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
Bill would give Chinese company 165 days to unload app used by 170m Americans
The Big Story
Asia's menopause challenge: The economic case for better female health
Aging societies from Japan to Singapore rush to safeguard mature women's wellness
Finance
Japan's Daiwa takes stake in Singapore cryptocurrency startup
Financial group weighs expanding digital asset-related offerings via Penguin
Finance
Japanese banks racing to use generative AI in profitability drive
Artificial intelligence dominates discussions at annual Tokyo fintech event
Technology
Japan ministry asks Line, Yahoo operator to shed Naver influence
'Significant capital control' by South Korean shareholder blamed after string of data leaks
Technology
Google agrees to restore deleted Indian apps, IT minister says
Matrimony.com and other popular apps had been removed in a payment policy spat
Semiconductors
Taiwan's PSMC says chip engineer shortage top challenge in Japan
Chipmaker's local head proposes joint school to train young people
Technology
Sam Altman-backed startup to bring AI smart pin to Japan, South Korea
Former Apple designers' voice-enabled smart device aims to capture generative AI boom
Companies
Kubota weighs making own batteries for electric farm equipment
Dedicated plant in Japan considered as manufacturer prepares for rollouts in West
Technology
Singapore's Sea expects to stay in black after posting 1st annual profit
NYSE-listed tech group sees Shopee gaining ground despite 'intensified competition'
Opinion
Indo-Pacific nations need to put more focus on cybersecurity
AI is magnifying threats but can also help fortify defenses
Markets
Japan and U.S. stock rallies fueled by tech on AI boom
Some see 1990s dot-com-style bubble, but current stock prices supported by earnings
Media & Entertainment
Apple hit with $1.95bn EU antitrust fine in Spotify case
Trustbuster says Apple's App Store rules constitute unfair trading conditions
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Announcements
Disco, Socionext and Zozo to be added to Nikkei 225
Takara Holdings, Sumitomo Osaka Cement and Pacific Metals to be deleted
Technology
Vietnamese Miss World model fined for social media 'insults'
Southeast Asian nation is closing off internet while opening up supply chains
DealStreetAsia
Vietnam's AI prowess boosts precision medicine startups
Bevy of 'promising companies,' including Gene Solutions, attract investments
Agriculture
NEC and Sumitomo put AI to work down on the farm
Japanese companies aim to support agriculture as global warming drives extreme weather
Markets
Japan's once-overlooked chip sector suppliers drive Nikkei rally
Competitive advantage in chipmaking equipment and materials pays off