PALO ALTO, California/TAIPEI — Apple’s incoming CEO has a China problem: On the one hand, the iPhone giant is finally seeing sales rebound in the world’s second-largest economy. On the other, its China-heavy supply chain is increasingly under pressure from geopolitical headwinds.

Robot maker Fanuc has partnered with U.S. chipmaker Nvidia to outfit its machines with AI. (Photo by Miki Hiasa) MIKI HIASA and EISAKU NITTA HANOVER, Germany — Manufacturers in Japan and Germany are stepping up the adoption of physical artificial intelligence, leveraging their real-world shop-floor data to boost production speed and precision.

Commodities Australian rare earths producer outlines strategy at Nikkei Asia forum Lynas Rare Earths CEO & Managing Director Amanda Lacaze speaks during the Nikkei Asia Forum in Perth on April 28. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi) TOKYO — Government measures are necessary to fuel growth and development of the rare earths industry in countries other than […]

Technology Superapp also attributes turnaround to “premium” segment and AI strategy Indonesian superapp GoTo, which includes ride hailing service Gojek and online marketplace Tokopedia, reported its first-ever quarterly net profit on April 28. (Photo courtesy of GoTo) JAKARTA — Indonesian superapp company GoTo on Tuesday announced its first quarterly net profit ever, driven by rapid expansion of […]

Electric vehicles Revenue down but beats expectations, as carmaker moves from cut-price China market BYD showcases its 2026 Yuan Plus electric vehicle at the Auto China show in Beijing on April 24. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe) HONG KONG — BYD on Tuesday posted a fourth consecutive quarterly profit drop, as China’s electric vehicle champion absorbed the […]

Energy Fuel loaded into first unit of Russia-built plant, but startup months away The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant at Ishwardi in Pabna, Bangladesh, on Oct.4, 2023. With the start of operations later this year, the plant will offer a buffer against future energy shocks. © AP DHAKA — Bangladesh on Tuesday began loading fuel into the […]

Technology Dueling letters are latest phase in Seoul-Washington fight over e-commerce firm Coupang has built a massive customer base in South Korea with speedy deliveries of consumer goods and fresh food. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok) SEOUL — A group of left-leaning South Korean lawmakers on Tuesday announced they had sent a letter to the U.S. ambassador […]

Yen wavers near 159 vs dollar as BOJ keeps June hike option open

Bank of Japan Central bank stands pat in split vote, boosts inflation forecast to 2.8% amid Iran war and higher oil prices Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda spoke to reporters after an unusual split policy meeting on April 28. (Photo by Nanami Sato) JADA NAGUMO April 28, 2026 12:21 JST Updated on April 28, 2026 […]

Economy Politburo urges proactive fiscal support, energy security as oil refiners cut output China has pledged more “forceful” measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business confidence amid mounting economic headwinds. © Reuters TOKYO/SHANGHAI — China’s top leadership on Tuesday pledged to take more “forceful” measures to strengthen energy security and shore up business […]