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World Dec 8, 2021

Amazon says it resolved network device issue that caused outage

by Spencer Soper

Beginning around 10 a.m. Eastern time, the outage affected the online presence of various industries, as well as Amazon’s own services.

Commentary / World Dec 5, 2021

U.K.’s Facebook-Giphy smackdown is an omen for Big Tech

by Parmy Olson

The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog killed the deal out of concern over competition, warning it could harm social media users and U.K. advertisers.

National Dec 5, 2021

Omicron throws a wrench in Osaka’s plan to promote 2025 expo in Dubai

by Eric Johnston

Although Japan Day will still take place at the Dubai Expo on Dec. 11, key Japanese officials will be absent, hampering lobbying efforts for the 2025 event in Osaka.

Business / Corporate Dec 3, 2021

Toyota turns to Chinese tech to reach its electric holy grail

by Norihiko Shirouzu

The Japanese giant will launch an all-electric car in China late next year, having turned to local partner BYD for key technology to finally make an affordable yet roomy small sedan.

Business / Tech Nov 26, 2021

Honda turns to AI-powered tech to make roads safer

Honda's AI-powered driver assistance technology — unveiled Thursday in what the firm says is a world first — checks a driver's movements and health using a monitoring camera and sensors.

Business / Tech Nov 26, 2021

China asks Didi to delist from U.S. on security fears

The country’s tech watchdog wants management to take the company off the New York Stock Exchange because of concerns about leakage of sensitive data, sources say.

Business Nov 26, 2021

Freedom needed for commerce to flourish, says Japan's new economic security minister

by Isabel Reynolds and Emi Nobuhiro

To succeed, Takayuki Kobayashi says, Japan must seek a balance between allowing companies and research institutions to work together across borders while mitigating any potential risk to national security.

Business Nov 25, 2021

Texas put up millions to lure a Samsung plant and won. Will it pay off?

by Noah Buhayar, Michael Tobin and Danielle Moran

Research suggests projects don’t always deliver, despite the eye-popping numbers in pitch decks and the politicians racing around to take credit for delivering jobs.

National / Social Issues Nov 20, 2021

Local governments in Japan helping elderly people learn how to use smartphones

by Shingo Onda

Japan's "digital divide" came into focus when older people without internet access faced roadblocks for making COVID-19 vaccine reservations.

Business / Corporate Nov 17, 2021

JR East shows off autonomous bullet train to media

While the eventual goal is driverless trains, several drivers and other staff members were aboard the train during the test to respond to any emergencies.

Business / Tech Nov 17, 2021

Secretive Chinese committee draws up list to replace U.S. tech

China is accelerating plans to replace U.S. and foreign technology, quietly empowering an organization to vet and approve local suppliers in sensitive areas from cloud to semiconductors.

Business Nov 16, 2021

Competition bill with semiconductor aid to be rolled into U.S. defense authorization bill

by Daniel Flatley and Laura Litvan

The expansive plan is intended to help the United States better compete with China and bolster its domestic semiconductor industry.