Nissan Mulls EV Partnership With Honda to Form Powerful Japanese Alliance to Take on Overseas Rivals
Nissan Motor is reportedly considering approaching Honda Motor for a partnership on key components for electric vehicles (EVs).
Asia/Pacific
Canada Explores Raising Tariffs on Chinese EVs Following US Move Against China: Report
Canada is reportedly exploring raising tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs) following the US decision to impose higher levies on these imports.
Japan's SoftBank Is Harnessing the Power of AI to Prevent Customer Harassment by 'Softening' Angry Callers' Voices
Japan's SoftBank Corp. is banking on AI to tone down the voices of irate customers to help call center workers deal with such clients...
IMF Criticizes Joe Biden's Ramping Up Chinese Import Tariffs, Says US Should Work With China to Resolve Disputes
The IMF is urging the US to maintain its open trade system instead of imposing new punitive duties on goods from China...
US Blocks Imports From 26 More Chinese Companies Tied to Uyghur Forced Labor
The US has announced it blocked imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities tied to Uyghur forced labor...
Garuda Indonesia's Boeing 747 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine Fire
An engine of Garuda Indonesia Flight 1105, a Boeing 747-400 carrying M...
China's Nio Unveils First Car of New Brand 'Onvo' That'll Be About $4,000 Cheaper Than Tesla's Best-Selling Model Y
China's EV maker Nio has introduced the first vehicle from its new bud...
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Japan’s Nippon Steel Is Determined to Acquire US Steel Despite Joe Biden's Opposition
After President Joe Biden voiced opposition to the $14.1 billion plan of Japan's Nippon Steel to acquire US Steel, the Japanese firm said it is committed to pursuing the buyout deal.
SMIC Veteran Joins China's Leading Memory Chip Maker CXMT to Boost Research and Development Efforts: Report
A former executive of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), the largest chip foundry in China, has reportedly joined ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), the country's leading
UBS Starts Slashing Asia Private Banking Positions as Earnings Fall: Report
UBS reportedly began cutting off Asia private banking personnel as the largest wealth manager in the region struggled with declining revenues.
Resort in the Heart of Philippines' Chocolate Hills: Is It Yay or Nay? – Netizens Share Mixed Reactions
A resort in the heart of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, is going viral on Facebook and other social media platforms.
China's Xiaomi, Tesla's New Rival, to Begin Deliveries of Its First EV Model This Month
Xiaomi said it will begin delivering its first electric vehicle (EV) model, the SU7, to customers this month.
US Seen to Impose More Curbs on China as ‘Decoupling' in 'Full Force’ Amid Possible TikTok Ban
The US is anticipated to intensify restrictions on China amid a potential TikTok ban in the country.
Philippines Could Receive $1 Billion From US Firms! Where Will Investments Be Used For?
The U.S. Commerce Secretary announced that the Philippines is expected to receive $1 billion from U.S. firms.
Escalating Violence in Red Sea Raises Threatens Asia's Economic Growth
Projections indicate an up to a 0.5% reduction in economic growth and a 0.4% increase in inflation rates due to disrupted supply chains, especially impacting Southeast Asian nations reliant on exports
South Korea Regulator May Sanction Meta Over Facebook and Instagram Marketplaces: Report
Meta might be penalized by South Korea's antitrust office for allegedly failing to protect local consumers on its Facebook and Instagram marketplaces against fraudulent transactions.
