Business / Corporate Mar 12, 2021
In Japan, there are some winners from the global chip shortage
by Shiho Takezawa
Suppliers for the back-end manufacturing of chips are expected to see orders pick up in the second half of the upcoming fiscal year.
Business Mar 12, 2021
Toyota chief’s warning to Apple: The car business isn’t easy
by River Davis
The technology giant has been creating waves as it approaches a wide range of automakers that are seen as potential contenders for a vehicle partnership.
Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 11, 2021
Beijing set to close annual session with votes on Hong Kong and tech policy
A news briefing by Premier Li Keqiang at the end of the congress will be one of the rare occasions when a top Chinese leader takes questions from the media.
Business / Corporate Mar 10, 2021
SoftBank poised to reap $16 billion profit as Coupang boosts IPO
by Pavel Alpeyev
If Coupang succeeds in its public debut, SoftBank’s windfall could exceed the $11 billion it reported from DoorDash Inc.’s December IPO.
Business / Corporate Mar 10, 2021
Panasonic CEO leaves with cash lined up for car batteries
by River Davis and Yuki Furukawa
Panasonic is embarking on a corporate revamp that will usher in automotive business head Yuki Kusumi as CEO from April.
National / Science & Health Mar 9, 2021
Japan's Fugaku supercomputer goes fully live to aid COVID-19 research
The computer, which can perform over 442 quadrillion computations per second, was originally scheduled to start operating fully in the fiscal year from April.
Business Mar 8, 2021
Game of drones: Chinese giant DJI hit by U.S. tensions and staff defections
by David Kirton
DJI is one of dozens of companies caught in the crossfire of trade and diplomatic hostilities between Washington and Beijing, like Huawei and ByteDance.
Business | EXPLAINER Mar 5, 2021
Japan may soon allow wage payouts in digital cash. What will that look like?
by Kazuaki Nagata
The government is looking to introduce an option that will allow people to have their salaries transferred to smartphone virtual wallets.
Asia Pacific Mar 5, 2021
'I will shoot whoever I see': Myanmar soldiers threaten protesters on TikTok
A digital rights group said it had found more than 800 pro-military videos that menaced protesters. According to the U.N., 38 protesters were killed on Wednesday alone.
Business Mar 4, 2021
South Korean tech firms shake up Japan's storied manga industry
by Sam Nussey
Backed by tech giants Kakao Corp. and Naver Corp., Piccoma and Line Manga have become Japan's highest-grossing mobile apps outside of games.
Business / Corporate Mar 3, 2021
SoftBank takes top spot on Topix from Toyota as influence grows
by Shoko Oda and Toshiro Hasegawa
While Toyota trades are little changed in 2021, SoftBank stock is up nearly 30%, rallying past a two-decade record to a new high.
Business Mar 3, 2021
China eyes next-generation chip technology to take on global rivals
Beijing’s blueprint for chip supremacy is enshrined in a five-year economic vision, set to be unveiled during a summit of top leaders in the capital this week.