Technology
As Silicon Valley welcomed Vietnam leader, Hanoi tightened tech laws
One-party state ushers in Big Tech with one hand, reins in internet with other
Tech
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Vietnam delivery startup Loship said to be seeking debt financing
Move marks shift from previous equity funding plans at 'uncertain time'
Startups
Hong Kong chatbot developer FreeD raises $15m from Daiwa-led group
Startup to use infusion for Southeast Asian expansion
Semiconductors
South Korea struggles to decouple from Japan in key chipmaking materials
Three years after Tokyo imposed export controls, reliance continues
Semiconductors
GlobalWafers to build $5bn U.S. plant after Siltronic bid fails
Washington scores major win for forging chip supply chain onshore
Business deals
Sharp regains ownership of key LCD plant for $300m
Stock swap dilutes Foxconn's stake in Sharp to less than 50%
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Bangladesh tech startup ShopUp nets $65m in new funding
Peter Thiel's Valar Ventures leads latest round for mom-and-pop platform
Technology
Startups sniff out missing dogs using AI, 'nose prints'
Japanese and South Korean companies use similar tech to monitor health
Market Spotlight
Inflation, supply chain disruptions dampen Asian stocks
Interest hikes in emerging markets create uncertainties this year
Technology
Tuna in the sky: Japan students tap AR to make mask-wearing fun
Surrealistic photo ops seen adding excitement to events, tourism and more
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Chinese logistics startup Yunlsp raises $15m in Series B round
Global support platform comprises more than 10,000 corporate customers
Climate Change
India's gig worker army left out to bake in unprecedented heat wave
Millions at risk from soaring temperatures and negligible labor protection
Electronics
Nidec CEO uses his Midas touch for machine tool unit turnaround
Japanese motor maker diversifies with eye on $74bn sales by 2030
China tech
China completes overhaul of antitrust law to corral Big Tech
Legislation takes effect Aug. 1, keeping pressure on sector despite earlier signs of easing
Business deals
India's Zomato to buy SoftBank-backed delivery startup for $570m
Purchase of Blinkit comes as mainstay food delivery revenues flatten
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Chinese memory chip king's rapid growth, Musk's China challenges
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Semiconductors
GlobalFoundries to decide on further investments by end of year
U.S. chipmaker will 'continue to chase capacity,' CEO Tom Caulfield says
SoftBank
SoftBank's Son 'studying' Arm's London IPO but US remains favorite
Chairman bets on blockbuster listing after record Vision Fund losses
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India's Pine Labs to buy fintech startup Setu for up to $75m
Merchant commerce platform to expand offerings beyond payments
Companies
Sharp to make English its official language in 2023
Foxconn unit eyes greater overseas push under new president