Electronics
Daikin, Panasonic invest in cooling European heat pump market
Despite setbacks, demand for energy-saving tech still seen rising in long run
Electronics
Panasonic fluorescent lamp production to go dark in 2027
Japan demand persists despite global deal to phase out mercury-containing lights
Economy
Singapore upgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2-3%
Trade ministry says manufacturing sector will recover gradually in second half
Semiconductors
U.S. to award SK Hynix up to $450m for chip-packaging facility
Indiana plant will make next-generation chips for training AI systems
Electronics
Canon zooms in on China's Gen Z to boost digital camera sales
Marketing push taps into desire for more eye-catching social media feeds
Companies
Qualcomm revenue from China smartphone makers grows 50%, driven by AI
Chipmaker says loss of Huawei export license will affect future earnings
Electronics
Mitsubishi Electric bets on price hikes amid headwinds in China, Europe
Investors focus on two earnings drivers: factory automation and air conditioning
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Electronics
Apple falls out of top 5 in China smartphone market in Q2
Vivo takes top spot while Huawei shipments surge despite U.S. sanctions
Business trends
Toyota leads Japan Inc.'s record $217bn capital investment blitz
Auto industry set to be top spender in fiscal 2024 as EV, software race heats up
Economy
China injects $41bn to subsidize car, appliance purchases
Beijing looks to stimulate domestic spending amid overcapacity criticism
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Artificial intelligence
Lenovo to put AI into all PCs by 2027: device chief
Chinese and U.S. consumers showing 'a lot of interest,' Luca Rossi says
Electronics
Nidec spurs pivot to AI cooling with China, Philippines production
Japanese motor maker to expand from Thai base in bid to grow profits
Electronics
Canon's new mirrorless camera takes aim at 'biggest rival' Sony
Pro-level flagship model keeps focus on target even when obstacles are in the way
Food & Beverage
Don't look now, but your next sushi chef could be a robot
Japan's machinery makers devise innovative solutions to labor crunch
Electronics
Samsung seeks North America growth with AI-powered air conditioners
Booming U.S. market draws South Korean makers despite fierce competition
Electronics
Samsung plots smartphone comeback with AI-powered Galaxy Z Fold6
South Korean giant looks to keep Apple and Chinese competitors at bay
Business trends
Japan's electronic parts makers boost capital spending by 5%
Advanced automobiles and AI lift demand for capacitors and other parts
Technology
Samsung union calls for indefinite strike over pay
Company vows stability as union says chip production cut to cope with walkout
Electronics
Sharp's president steps down after 2 years of losses and missteps
Robert Wu's tenure marked by LCD plant shutdown and discord with parent Foxconn
Companies
Hitachi tops Sony in market cap, lifted by AI stock fervor
Company's grid business cashes in on power demand from data centers
Companies
Panasonic draws shareholder ire as stock sinks 22% in a year
Troubles with EV batteries and heat pumps sap market cap despite record profit
Electronics
Multiple explosions ravage South Korea battery plant south of Seoul
Officials say 22 workers killed, most of them Chinese nationals
Technology
Huawei unveils new Harmony OS, AI model in race for tech self-reliance
Operating system will cover all devices and leverage company's AI capabilities
Business Spotlight
The AI scramble: Why SoftBank, KDDI and others are racing for Sharp's LCD factory
As Japan aspires to be a major player in AI it is desperate for data centers
Electronics
Huawei overtakes Samsung as top foldable-phone maker
New 5G-capable Mate X5 wins fans in China