World Mar 17, 2023
Web of secret chip deals allegedly help U.S. tech flow to Russia
Customs data shows that semiconductors made by large U.S. companies have been getting to Russia via third-party firms since the Ukraine war started.
Commentary / World Mar 16, 2023
Splitting up social media may be its only hope
by Tim Culpan
Keeping different groups away from each other could be the best way to prevent a total meltdown of digital society.
Commentary / Japan | Geoeconomic Briefing Mar 16, 2023
Finding a way to manage China's protectionism in procurement
by Hotaka Machida
In recent years there has been a growing trend of Chinese authorities giving preferential treatment to domestic products and pressuring foreign firms to transfer tech.
Business / Corporate Mar 16, 2023
The Japanese venture capital star bagging 35% returns mining science papers for gold
by Winnie Hsu and Aya Wagatsuma
Tomotaka Goji, a bureaucrat-turned-technology guru, has his sights set on transforming Japan's startup culture.
Business / Tech | FOCUS Mar 16, 2023
Xiaomi's slow shift in India to premium smartphones helps Samsung steal its crown
by Munsif Vengattil, Aditya Kalra and Saurabh Sharma
While Xiaomi remained focused on selling mobile phones under 10,000 rupees ($120), Indian consumers were willing to pay up for better looking models with richer features.
Commentary / World Mar 15, 2023
Why Japan continues to be a land for optimism
by Raymond Woo
Japan may be a low-growth country, but it is also low-risk and stable market, which is a major positive point of consideration for investors and others in this very turbulent world.
Business Mar 15, 2023
Tokyo startup tells new hires they need to know ChatGPT for a job
by Marika Katanuma and Low De Wei
As concerns grow over how the AI tool will affect businesses, LayerX is making it compulsory for new recruits to use the technology and even testing them on it.
Business / Tech Mar 15, 2023
ChatGPT creator OpenAI debuts new GPT-4 AI system
by Dina Bass and Rachel Metz
The startup said the new version of the technology, which will be available to paid ChatGPT Plus subscribers, is more accurate, creative and collaborative.
Business / Tech Mar 15, 2023
10 ways GPT-4 is impressive but still flawed
by Cade Metz and Keith Collins
Although it’s an awfully good test taker, the system — from San Francisco startup OpenAI — is not on the verge of matching human intelligence.
Business Mar 15, 2023
TikTok considers splitting from ByteDance if deal with U.S. fails
The hugely popular app and its Chinese parent company are facing a barrage of potential legislation in Congress amid concerns it could be used as an influence tool by Beijing.
Business Mar 15, 2023
Meta to cut 10,000 jobs and 5,000 open roles in efficiency push
by Kurt Wagner
The world’s largest social-networking company in November already laid off 11,000 people, or 13% of its staff, in wide reaching cuts designed to improve its financial performance.
Business Mar 14, 2023
Japan's first piloted flying taxi test held ahead of 2025 Expo
Osaka plans for the "flying cars" to be among the expo's main attractions, with the vehicles expected to provide access to the event venue.