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In Tech Latest, Nikkei Asia brings you regular updates on the freshest technology news from Asia. From semiconductors to space travel, our team of local reporters are here to keep you up-to-date on the tech trends that matter.

65 - What's next for China's e-commerce as Singles Day loses its shine
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  • 65 - What's next for China's e-commerce as Singles Day loses its shine

    Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.

    In this episode, Katey speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Cissy Zhou about how Chinese e-commerce platforms have spent big money to tap overseas markets for this year's Singles Day shopping festival as online sales growth in China hits a bottleneck. But has the revamped event bore fruit?

    Check out Cissy's featured story, and register for our weekly ⁠#techAsia newsletter here⁠. ⁠Find more of our tech coverage here⁠.

    And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, ⁠please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here⁠.


    We also have an announcement about a free webinar.

    How will Donald Trump's return as U.S. president affect the global chip industry and the tech supply chain? Please join us on Nov. 28 for a webinar with Chris Miller, author of "Chip War," Yeo Han-koo, former trade minister of South Korea, and our own chief tech correspondent Cheng Ting-Fang as we delve into this ever-changing industry. Register here and be sure to submit your questions for the panel ahead of time.

    Mon, 18 Nov 2024 - 13min
  • 64 - Apple's AI server strategy in Taiwan

    Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.

    In this episode, Akito speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Annie Cheng Ting-Fang about how Apple has approached Foxconn about building artificial intelligence servers in Taiwan as the iPhone maker looks to capture a bigger share of the generative AI boom.

    Check out Annie's featured stories below, and register for our weekly #techAsia newsletter here. -- 'Buckle up': Asia's tech industry braces for bumpy ride under Trump

    -- Apple asks Foxconn to produce servers in Taiwan in AI push


    Find more of our tech coverage here.

    And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here.

    Mon, 11 Nov 2024 - 09min
  • 63 - China's SVOLT to shut Europe operations as EV headwinds mount

    Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.


    In this episode, Katey speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Stella Xie about how trade tensions and sliding EV sales in Europe are affecting Chinese EV battery makers.

    Check out Stella's featured story, and ⁠register for our weekly #techAsia newsletter here⁠.


    Find more of our tech coverage here⁠.


    And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, ⁠please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here⁠.

    Tue, 05 Nov 2024 - 11min
  • 62 - Chinese AI giant SenseTime's chip procurement strategy

    Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.


    In this episode, Akito speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Cissy Zhou about how China's e-commerce platforms are grappling with fallout from "no-return" refund policies, as well as AI giant SenseTime's use of Huawei and other domestic chips.


    Check out Cissy's featured stories below, and register for our weekly #techAsia newsletter here.

    China's e-commerce industry pushes back on 'no-return' refunds China's SenseTime using 'a lot' of Huawei, other domestic AI chips


    Find more of our tech coverage here.


    And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here.

    Tue, 29 Oct 2024 - 13min
  • 61 - Taiwan’s tech industry and government step up their climate fight

    Welcome to the revamped Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech coverage veterans, Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka, every Tuesday we will deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector.


    On today's episode, Katey speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Lauly Li about how advancements in power hungry technologies like generative AI will force Taiwan’s government and tech industry to walk a tightrope with their green energy goals.


    Read More: Check out Lauly’s featured story here, and register for our weekly #techAsia newsletter here


    Find more of our tech coverage here

    And for the Asian business, politics, economy and tech stories others miss, please subscribe to Nikkei Asia here

    Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 09min
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