Ryotaro Yamada
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OpenAI will develop AI-specific hardware, CEO Sam Altman says
ChatGPT operator eyes biggest disruption in tech devices since iPhone.
Amazon to expand China seller network to add more affordable products
Chinese upstarts have been cutting into the US e-commerce giant's share with cheap goods.
Airbnb looking to fly high on Asia-Pacific’s young travellers
CEO Chesky says the region has the greatest growth potential.
Khosla Ventures close to launching $3b fund; backs two AI startups
The Silicon Valley firm recently backed Japan's Sakana AI and India's Sarvam AI.
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030.
Self-driving startup TuSimple applies to delist from Nasdaq after m-cap slumps
Its struggles have been compounded by its ties to China.
TikTok moves onto Amazon’s turf with in-app e-commerce service in the US
TikTok is offering vendors one-stop logistics service that warehouses, packs, and ships products.
Unicorns see their green pastures drying up as investors tighten purse strings
Number of new billion-dollar startups down 80% from 2021 peak.
Sequoia’s decision to split China business likely to influence other companies
Move was spurred by Sino-US rift.
Japan and India team up to develop affordable EV charging standard
Streamlined construction aims to give electrics a boost in emerging Asian markets.