Your Week in Asia
Microsoft's boss in Southeast Asia, China PMI, Japan's Kishida at OECD
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Technology
Technology
Tokyo startup devises AI system to help with endoscopic surgery
Health ministry gives nod to product now in practical use
Datawatch
Vulnerable cloud services cast shadow over national security
Many vendors lack proper policies on privacy protection, survey finds
Startups
Malaysian chip-focused venture fund to invest in over 10 startups
Blue Chip founder says $209m fund helps country's semiconductor industry
Science
Japan launches $6bn-plus space fund to bolster private ventures
Tokyo aims to ease entry into field for satellite constellations, lunar fuel cells
Technology
China's Shein set to face tougher EU online rules
Designation as very large online platform means it must fight illegal content
China tech
Huawei retakes crown in China handset market as Apple sinks to fifth
Homegrown tech champion's first-quarter shipments surge 70% at home amid U.S. blacklisting
Technology
Japan's NTT Data set to tap tech chief as president amid digital push
Yutaka Sasaki played key role in business focused on AI and internet of things
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Business Spotlight
Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts
Japan, Taiwan and U.S. supplier numbers dip as iPhone maker expands in Southeast Asia
Supply Chain
Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan
Search engine giant 'serious' about beefing up equipment and software ecosystem
Climate Change
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund
Japan's Mizuho and MUFG join investment vehicle to push decarbonization
Automobiles
Hyundai Motor Q1 profit falls as EV demand weakens
Automaker says it is responding to market trends with more hybrids
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China's edge in flying cars and an Asian tag-team in AI
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Business deals
Toyota teams up with Tencent for drive into China's EV market
Two companies to work together on AI and cloud computing for electric cars
Semiconductors
SK Hynix returned to profit in Q1 on AI chip leadership
South Korean chipmaker to expand production capacity as demand expected to rise further
Economy
South Korea GDP grows 1.3% in first quarter, beating estimates
Asia's fourth-largest economy picks up pace on construction and spending increases
Semiconductors
TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026
Taiwan chip titan aims to secure leading position and capture AI demand
Technology
Sony installs AI cameras in 500 Japan 7-Elevens for consumer analysis
Setup measures viewership of in-store signs and subsequent purchases
Technology
TikTok sell-or-ban law gets Biden's approval, starting 9-month countdown
Chinese-owned video platform vows to prevail in a court challenge
Supply Chain
Japan, Europe to link industrial data platforms for EV battery materials
Public-private initiative will promote rare-metal recycling to counter China
Technology
Trading in China's SenseTime halted after shares pop 30% in Hong Kong
AI and facial recognition giant is chasing OpenAI with new large language model
Defense
North Korean hackers target South's defense sector, police say
Investigators cite 'more elaborate, more varied methods' to steal technology
Politics
U.S. Senate passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, sends it to Biden
Legislation is part of a $95 billion package including aid for Ukraine and Israel
Supply Chain
Asahi Kasei to build $1.3bn EV battery components plant in Canada
Japan company will supply key parts for Honda's new EV factory
Automobiles
Tesla profit falls nearly 50% as demand and China headwinds persist
Musk said EV maker has done relatively better than Chinese rivals and will launch cheaper models