Business Feb 20, 2023
Japan posts first trade deficit in electronics for half-year period
The first red ink since comparable data became available provides a stark contrast to the 1990s, when the industry propped up the nation's trade.
Business Feb 20, 2023
Jack Ma spotted in Australia in a nod to Alibaba’s global roots
by Jane Zhang
The former executive has been on the move just as signs have emerged that Beijing is relenting on a campaign to curtail the influence and power of internet giants.
Business / Tech Feb 20, 2023
Meta launches subscription service for Facebook and Instagram
by Kurt Wagner
In addition to a verification badge, the subscription includes "proactive account protection, access to account support, and increased visibility and reach."
Business / Tech | FOCUS Feb 18, 2023
ASML’s big bet on China is starting to backfire over data thefts
by Cagan Koc
After new revelations about data theft linked to China, questions are now mounting over the risks associated with doing business with the country as calls for new controls grow.
Business / Tech Feb 17, 2023
China’s top tech banker goes missing, unnerving finance industry
Bao’s company, China Renaissance Holdings, said it had lost touch with the banker, one of the country’s most prolific dealmakers over the past two decades.
Business / Corporate Feb 17, 2023
Sony chip unit sees limited impact from recent export curbs to China
by Kiyoshi Takenaka and Mayu Sakoda
Sony is the world's largest maker of image sensors widely used in smartphones and autos.
Commentary / Japan | Geoeconomic Briefing Feb 16, 2023
Looking back 20 years to learn lessons from the U.S.-Japan chip war
by Paul Nadeau
Today, China has military ambition that Japan did not, and the U.S. doesn’t have the monopoly on chip technologies that it once had.
National / Crime & Legal Feb 16, 2023
Retrieving smartphone data from 'Luffy' suspects no easy task, experts say
by Kathleen Benoza and Anika Osaki Exum
The robbery suspects were careful not to leave digital traces of their operation, communicating through an encrypted messaging app.
Business Feb 15, 2023
Rapidus considering building chip factory in Hokkaido, report says
A spokesperson of the chip venture confirmed that the governor of Hokkaido will visit its headquarters in Tokyo on Thursday to discuss the potential plan.
Business / Corporate Feb 15, 2023
Bleak earnings and revolving leadership dampen prospects for Toshiba buyout
by Elizabeth Beattie
During an earnings report on Tuesday, Toshiba Vice President and CFO Masayoshi Hirata dodged questions surrounding any potential buyout developments.
Business / Tech Feb 14, 2023
Silicon Valley talent is helping grow Vietnam's startup hub
by John Boudreau and Nguyen Xuan Quynh
Coders are moving to the nation’s commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City to launch startups focused on everything from insomnia to microloans.
Business / Tech Feb 13, 2023
ChatGPT frenzy prompts China firms to seek home-grown alternatives
by Josh Ye
Dozens of bots rigged to ChatGPT technology have emerged on WeChat, with hobbyists using it to make programs or automated accounts that can interact with users.