Business / Tech May 3, 2022

Musk’s grand vision for 'free speech' on Twitter faces reality check in Asia

Asia is home to more than half the world’s population and is the platform's biggest growth opportunity.

Business / Corporate Feb 4, 2022

Toshiba to more than double power chip output with new plant

The move comes as makers of electronics and cars struggle to procure even basic chips for routine tasks such as power management and wireless connectivity.

Business / Corporate Dec 6, 2021

SoftBank slumps 9% after week of bad portfolio news

Shares fell to ¥5,057 — the biggest intraday drop since March 2020 and part of its worst annual decline since 2006.

Business / Tech Nov 4, 2021

Google to open app store payments to comply with South Korea law

The country’s National Assembly approved a new law in late summer that mandated that mobile app store operators open up their platforms to outside payment handlers.

Business Oct 20, 2021

Google’s new Pixel handsets and Android system boost iPhone competition

The two U.S.-based firms are competing in a much-changed smartphone market this year, with Chinese Android vendors having improved significantly.

Business | ANALYSIS Oct 13, 2021

Apple's China balancing act more precarious as Xi cracks down on tech

Last month China’s top court effectively granted consumers the right to sue Apple for alleged abuse of market power, threatening the delicate balance the firm has cultivated in the country.

Business Jun 30, 2021

Big Tech is gearing up for a massive fight with Modi’s India

India is growing more assertive in its efforts to control online communications, challenging Twitter and Facebook’s practices and threatening to set a precedent that could extend worldwide.

Business / Corporate Jun 23, 2021

SoftBank’s Son may stay on as chairman past age 69

Masayoshi Son isn’t letting go of the reins at SoftBank Group Corp. anytime soon, even as the founder tells shareholders he’s taking the issue of his succession seriously.