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Startups Survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs have suffered some form of harassment An event for female entrepreneurs in Tokyo. Far more women running startups report sexual harassment than men. TOKYO — About 32% of entrepreneurs at Japanese startups have experienced some form of harassment, with women far more likely than men to report sexual harassment, […]

Defense Analysts say agreement deepens trust despite Moscow’s close China ties The Russian missile ship Naro-Fominsk, left, sails along the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in July 2024. Indian Navy sailors stand on the deck of the INS Mahe. (Source photos by Reuters) NEW DELHI — India and Russia have taken their defense ties […]

Semiconductors CEO backs US lead in AI while pushing for ability to sell older chips in China Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a one-word answer to the question of whether China should have the “latest and greatest chips.” (Photo by Yifan Yu) LOS ANGELES — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China should not have the company’s […]

China tech Local leaders led by Eswin drive major expansion for self-sufficiency milestone (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images) CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI TAIPEI — China is aiming for more than 70% of silicon wafers used by its chipmakers to be made domestically by this year, marking one of its most aggressive efforts to […]

Technology Group posts 24% revenue growth in first quarter A company sign at Grab’s Singapore headquarters. The superapp reported resilient first quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong earnings for core services. © Reuters SINGAPORE — Ride-hailing and food delivery group Grab has said it will accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles as higher fuel […]

Business deals Investment in country unlikely to rebound meaningfully despite possible push by two leaders CGCC’s annual survey was conducted in March 2026, shortly after Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran and news emerged that Trump and Xi would delay their meeting in Beijing. (Nikkei montage) WASHINGTON — Many Chinese companies held back on expanding investments in the […]

Singapore power plan buoys Sarawak’s green energy ambitions

Companies General trader aims to regain top market cap over Mitsui, Mitsubishi Itochu President Keita Ishii speaks with reporters on May 1. (Photo by Keiichi Furukawa) KEIICHI FURUKAWA and YUI SATO TOKYO — Japanese trading house Itochu plans to invest 1.5 trillion yen ($9.5 billion) toward raising its market capitalization and cementing its position at the top of […]

Kabuki makes a comeback in Europe after hit film ‘Kokuho’

Disclosure/APS Cargo thefts in Baixada Santista fell by 84.6% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. This mark represents the lowest index recorded since 2002. The data was released by the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP-SP) and, according to the agency, eight incidents occurred between January […]