Higher memory chip costs fuel fears of price rise for Switch 2 and cast shadow over console’s success
Japan is getting ready for a huge surge in AI facilities — and complaints from nearby residents
Sensitivity to the weak currency has risen since the eruption of war in the Middle East
Masayoshi Son plots IPO for business named Roze as soon as this year
Chief executive Sam Altman’s flexible approach to infrastructure projects is unsettling partners but boosting computing lead
Government asks South Korean private equity group MBK Partners to drop attempt to buy Makino Milling
Insurer says changes will take longer to implement than had been expected
Deal with non-life insurer is first investment in Japan beyond trading houses for Warren Buffett’s conglomerate
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
New job driving Japanese group’s AI strategy would be in addition to running the UK chip company
Famed investor gathering becomes ‘access day’ with new event launched in South Korea
Japan’s top currency official warns ‘decisive action’ by government might soon be necessary
European banks grab 10% share in burgeoning market for financing private equity deals
Sumitomo Mitsui’s banking unit holds minority stake in US investment bank
Masayoshi Son faces investor nerves with massive spending on AI investments
Investment in non-life insurer marks new Japan venture for Warren Buffett’s conglomerate
Tokyo drawn to vast market where Chinese competition is limited by geopolitical tensions
Dispute about power station payment shows Tokyo’s unease with governance of $550bn in investments
Japanese manufacturer joins companies rushing to insulate themselves from geopolitical risk
Reliance on energy imports exposes Japan to volatility and could delay interest rate rises
Takeover proposal comes as Tokyo seeks to consolidate sector to compete against China
Japanese group raises offer to buy largest subsidiary after campaign by activist investor
Outcome of take-private fight offers lessons for similar battles taking place across corporate Japan
Foreign investment agency modelled on US intended to guard sensitive industries against China
