Microprocessors & Hardware
- Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Japan's Omron eyes India as export base for blood pressure monitors
Chennai plant to make up to 3m units a year, begin shipments to Europe as early as 2027 Omron Healthcare seeks to make blood pressure measurement more widespread in India. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Japan's Murata to invest $6.3bn in capacitor production for AI over 5 years
Investments in MLCC capacity to be at home, Philippines, China and Thailand Data center-linked demand for MLCCs is surging, but some worry about the sustainability of the AI boom. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Uniqlo shakes up China strategy with focus on store profitability
Japan apparel retailer launches Shanghai flagship as it looks to topple H&M Uniqlo's newly relocated Shanghai flagship location is smaller than the old one, but offers an expanded product lineup. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Memory chip makers outearn Alphabet, other tech giants on AI demand
Kioxia, Samsung reap benefits of spending surge, but investors start to doubt staying power A Micron memory chip. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Japan asks Anthropic, OpenAI for more access to advanced models
Tokyo moves to bolster nation's cyber defenses as attacks mount The government has urged top U.S. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Toyota and Waymo to roll out driverless robotaxis in Japan in 2027
Next phase of partnership to be base for large-scale commercial deployment Through the partnership, the companies plan to deploy a fleet of electric SUVs with Waymo… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Binance suspends withdrawals and freezes funds after $6.3bn hack
Bitcoin price tumbles on what may be biggest cryptocurrency theft ever Binance said it could freeze additional funds as it works with law enforcement agencies, token… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Daiwa fund buy of Blackstone Tokyo office complex include retail digital securities
Property in 191 million in digital real estate securities tied to its purchase of most of the Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho complex, it was learned Friday, in what would… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Kioxia net profit to surge 15-fold to $8.7bn this quarter
AI investment fuels robust demand for semiconductor memory Data center demand is driving sharp growth in Kioxia memory sales, while rising chip prices lift its smartphone business. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Philippine Muslim region elects chief minister in historic vote
Landmark election paves way for larger autonomy after decades of conflict Newly-elected members of parliament in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Chinese shipping, coal stocks outperform AI as earnings outlooks diverge
Gains fueled partly by Iran war side effects offer contrast to tech rout A COSCO container ship at the port of San Antonio in Chile. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
UN retains Bangladesh and Nepal's least developed country status
A street scene in Dhaka: Bangladesh, along with Nepal, has had its graduation from least developed country status pushed back to 2029, following a United Nations General Assembly vote. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Foxconn chief downplays AI bubble concerns, sees strong 2027 growth
Leading contract manufacturer plans major supply chain expansion in Texas Foxconn Chairman Young Liu, right, told attendees at its annual tech day that the company is… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
BOJ chief Ueda says 2% inflation goal not yet sustainably achieved
Japan central bank keeps rates steady, will pick up pace of ETF disposal Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda, speaking at a news conference on Oct. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Trump holds off overcapacity tariffs as US midterms near
Administration weighs voter concerns over prices against fragile China trade truce U.S. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Editor's Choice: What the US midterms mean for Asia
Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations Historically, the party of the sitting president tends to lose seats in the midterms, which take place… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Binance suspends withdrawals and freezes funds amid $6.3bn hack
Bitcoin price falls over 4% after announcement; crypto hack could be largest ever Binance said it could freeze additional funds as it works with law enforcement… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
India's gold imports down 81%; global prices could be impacted
Retailers say they have sufficient stock to cover the festival and wedding seasons Despite the recent decline in international gold prices, 22-karat gold was priced at… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
BOJ says 2% inflation target achieved, holds rates steady
Japanese central bank to pick up pace of ETF sales; raises 2027 inflation forecast The Bank of Japan wrapped up a two-day policy meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 30. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Inside the world's largest overseas US military base
On massive complex near Seoul, question of handing combined troop command to ally hangs heavy A soldier passes a restaurant on the Camp Humphreys U.S. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
PAG to buy 51% of China Evergrande services arm for $510m
Private equity firm moves in as liquidators seek to recover assets from developer China Evergrande's creditors have recovered less than 1% of 510 million , marking major… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
In Focus: Ninja hit the mark with foreign tourists
The allure of ninjutsu lives on in its twin historic strongholds The Pyle family from Australia strike a pose during a hands-on experience at the Samurai Ninja Museum Kyoto in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward on Sept. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Vietnam drone intrusions prompt airport safety response nationwide
Government acts after 73 flights disrupted near Ho Chi Minh City's main airport Startup Saolatek conducts weekly demonstrations to share knowledge about unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs . - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Japan's Marubeni looks to profit from bottlenecks arising from AI boom
CEO says energy, resource constraints can be source of growth for trading house Marubeni, one of Japan's five big trading houses, sees physical constraints for energy… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Malaysia's IHH Healthcare to double hospital beds near Singapore
Expansion intensifies competition in Johor as cross-border connections grow Gleneagles Hospital Johor currently has a capacity of 300 beds. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Intel shares sink more than 20% as PC slowdown stretches into 2027
Weak outlook overshadows 21% revenue growth driven by data centers and AI Intel issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter, with revenue expected to be in the range of 16 billion. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 30/10/2026
Operator of South Korea's Toss app to buy online Japanese brokerage Cheer
Viva Republica pursues growing appetite for investing among younger consumers South Korea's Viva Republica will enter Japan through the purchase of Tokai Tokyo's Cheer Securities. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Australia's One Nation basks in attention of 'left behind' voters
One Nation supporters in Albury, Australia, celebrate the party's winning its first federal House of Representatives election victory on May 9. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Japan bullet train operator eyes more Tokyo-Osaka express service
Tourism, business passenger numbers keep rising on Tokaido Shinkansen Express train ridership continues to rise on JR Central's Tokaido Shinkansen line. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Japan's Upbond to offer tax-free shopping refunds in JPYC stablecoin
Wallet platform to speed repayments to foreign travelers after move away from exemptions The launch of Upbond's platform coincides with a change to Japan's tax-free shopping rules in November. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Thailand's PTT and Siam Cement to combine polyolefin plastics units
Joint venture will rank among world's top 10 producers, companies say PTT Global Chemical CEO Narongsak Jivakanun, left, and SCG Chemicals CEO Sakchai Patiparnpreechavud at a press conference on Thursday. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Vietnam to overtake Indonesia in per capita GDP in 2026: IMF
Country draws Foxconn, Samsung high-tech manufacturing as alternative to China The Vietnamese government's massive public investments are also a factor behind the country's growth. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Komatsu lifts profit outlook on construction, mining demand in Americas
AI-linked data centers and copper mining buoy sales of heavy equipment Komatsu expects profits to grow after previously forecasting a drop of 7% on the year. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
China elevates key military official as expulsions remove 'hidden dangers'
Fifth plenum concludes with pledge to implement 'Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building' Zhang Shengmin, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, salutes… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
BYD, Geely lean on global growth as China market enters 'harshest winter'
Both automakers post 28% earnings gains despite intensifying competition Visitors at the 2026 Paris Motor Show on Oct. 13. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Hong Kong government apologizes for deadly fire as housing chief resigns
Chief Executive John Lee vows criminal penalties for bid rigging and other reforms Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and other officials bow in apology on Oct. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Japan's ANA Holdings to buy regional airlines to enhance domestic flights
Move accelerates mid-size carrier consolidation after government lifts restrictions All Nippon Airways aircraft are pictured in Tokyo on Sept. 7. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Indonesia fires and haze cause more than 5,200 deaths, study says
Research group CREA reports highest mortality risk in Central Kalimantan A street vendor walks amid thick haze from wildfires in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Oct. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Alphabet spells out more AI capex, China+1 doesn't add up
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times Hello from Yifan in Silicon Valley. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Confusion over Pakistan policy on Taiwan airlines fuels China squeeze fears
Islamabad denied use of its airspace before abrupt reversal A passenger jet of Taiwan's China Airlines is seen at Taipei Songshan Airport. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Samsung posts tech's biggest ever profit with blockbuster third quarter
Stock still slumps with investors unhappy about AI boom's dividends The world's largest memory chipmaker said on Oct. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
US taps Singapore to advance defense framework talks with ASEAN next year
City-state and Australia support Hegseth's proposal while the 'Squad' holds inaugural meeting U.S. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Turkey builds Asia-Europe rail corridor as wars snarl up old trade routes
Plans to strengthen Middle Corridor with southern links as tensions reshape passageways Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu says a planned rail… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Google-backed fusion start-up taps Japan to revive German industrial base
Proxima Fusion chief says companies moving to China over lack of cheap nuclear power Proxima Fusion in Munich is partnering with Japan's Fujikura on a possible… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Japan's Advantage Partners eyes homegrown infrastructure fund
Private equity firm and Japanese institutional investors drawn to opportunities in the asset class Taisuke Sasanuma, a co-founder of Advantage Partners, is a former Bain & Co. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Thailand's Kasikornbank taps AI to expand wealth management customer base
CEO Kattiya says technology can help analyze needs, provide suitable services Kasikornbank CEO Kattiya Indaravijaya speaks during an interview in Bangkok. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Mizuho's US track record pays off with role in Anthropic IPO
Japanese financial group lands another listing of historic proportions after SpaceX Mizuho's New York office. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Google parent's revenue jumps 25% as homegrown AI chips take on Nvidia
TPUs become 'meaningful' contributor with nearly 100 customers Alphabet shares plunged more than 9% in extended trading Wednesday. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Russia imports North Korean workers disguised as students, report shows
Labor scheme bolsters Moscow's war economy and Pyongyang's missile developments North Korean workers at KPP Ruskon, Moscow Oblast, in an image posted to Vladimir Sokolov’s social media account. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Iran separatists step up attacks, anticipating full-scale US assault
A long war could let militants seize territory in remote province, analysts say A border watchtower in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran, is pictured in 2021. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Japan girds for new wave of food price hikes as tanker rates soar
Consumer prices could rise next year, erasing Takaichi's consumption tax cut Prices rose for 4,965 food and beverage items in September, more than triple the number from a year earlier. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 29/10/2026
Analysis: Xi topples old mayor often likened to a toy that won't fall down
In purging the retired Huang Qifan, who remains influential in economic matters, Xi Jinping has moved to silence other elders who might start talking about China's struggling economy. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
Toshiba relisting hopes spark investor excitement beyond Kioxia
Overseas investors are now less interested in Kioxia itself than in how Toshiba will use the proceeds from selling its stake in the memory maker. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
Japan Post Bank weighs buying 20% stake in Matsui Securities
Companies look to leverage bank's 120m accounts to expand stock trading Matsui Securities is a pioneer in Japan's online brokerage sector, but trails competitors in account numbers. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
Japan's Itochu adds engine maintenance to aviation portfolio with IAG unit stake
Trading house to invest in field key to keeping airlines in operation Itochu's investment in IAG Engine Tech, which originated under Spanish airline Iberia, is aimed at… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
AI server supplier Dongshan Precision falls short in Hong Kong listing
Chinese company opened 5% below initial offer price as AI-related stocks enter volatile market Chairman Yuan Yonggang, left, and General Manager Yuan Yongfeng are… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
South Korea's Mirae Asset to buy prop trading unit of Japan's Okasan
Deal worth up to 32m shows foreign brokerages following investment firms into country Mirae Asset will discuss further cooperation with Okasan Securities, including… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
Takaichi presses Merz not to leave Japan out of 'Made in Europe' EV subsidies
Tokyo's efforts to lobby for changes to EU industrial support bill have been unsuccessful so far German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to reporters beside Japanese… - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
Adani returns to profit on copper, renewables and airports units
Indian conglomerate had reported losses for two consecutive quarters Adani Enterprises had posted a loss of 11.6 billion rupees in the April-June quarter, hit by a 26.44 billion rupee settlement of a U.S. - Microprocessors & Hardware · 28/10/2026
Reliance's Jio becomes No. 2 public firm after 27% rise on debut
Telecoms giant hits market capitalization of 137bn in wake of record IPO Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita, ahead of…