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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.

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Nintendo looks to break hit-and-miss cycle with Switch 2 launch 09.06.2025 11:52

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Tokyo correspondent Tamayo Muto about Nintendo's recent launch of the Switch 2, and how the company plans to navigate Trump's tariffs and avoid repeating its history of poor sales following a previously successful c...

South Korea’s legal profession grapples with the rise of AI 02.06.2025 9:10

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Seoul correspondent Kim Jaewon about how tech and AI startups are transforming legal services in South Korea -- and the friction this sometimes creates with long-standing industry practices. Check out this episode's...

India's deep tech startups seek deep-pocketed backers 20.05.2025 14:11

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with India correspondent Sayan Chakraborty about how the South Asian country’s deep tech startups are vying for investor attention in a landscape long dominated by quick-revenue ventures like e-commerce and ride-hailing....

China pushes tech brands into new markets to skirt US tariffs 12.05.2025 7:05

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Akito speaks with Taipei tech correspondent Lauly Li about the Chinese tech industry's efforts to counter U.S. tariffs. Check out this episode's featured story here , and register for our weekly #techAsia newsletter here . ⁠Find more...

Indonesia finally gets the iPhone 16 21.04.2025 10:43

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Akito Tanaka deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Jakarta correspondent Ismi Damayanti about how the sales ban on Apple's iPhone 16 was lifted in Indonesia — and why there was a ban on the product in the first place. Check out this episode's featured story...

Chaotic Trump tariffs send Apple, tech giants scrambling to adjust 14.04.2025 11:11

Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Hosted by our tech experts, 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, HP and the global tech supply chain are tackling the uncertainty of U.S President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Check out Annie's fe...

China aims to outpace Elon Musk in the humanoid robot race 07.04.2025 14:15

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, our host Katey speaks with Hong Kong correspondent Cissy Zhou about how China is leveraging AI to make viable humanoid robots an industrial and commercial reality. Check out Cissy's featured story here...

TSMC's mega push in the U.S. amid pressures from Washington and Beijing 31.03.2025 9:41

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 Lauly Li about why TSMC is pushing ahead with a $165 billion expansion in the U.S. and what it will mean for the future of the chipmaker and its home market of...

China leads the charge in vanadium batteries as Australia rushes to catch up 24.03.2025 15:27

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 Australia correspondent Shaun Turton about the rise of vanadium batteries in China and how they challenge Australia's ambitions to become a renewable energy superpower. Check out Sha...

Japan's NTT says age of light to replace copper cable networks 17.03.2025 10:08

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 Tokyo reporter Mitsuru Obe about Japanese telecom carrier NTT's ambition to develop optical telecoms. Check out Mitsuru's ⁠featured story here⁠ , and ⁠register for our weekly #techAsia n...

China embraces DeepSeek amid 'AI FOMO' 10.03.2025 14:47

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 tech correspondent Yifan Yu about how local governments in China are racing to integrate DeepSeek's AI model in their operations as security concerns take a back seat to FOMO. Check out...

China's mature chip 'shock' 03.03.2025 11:01

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 China's rapid expansion in mature chips and what this means for the global tech industry. Check out Annie’s ⁠featured story here ,...

In the modern space race, Japanese startups find their footing 25.02.2025 17:03

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 and Tokyo reporter Mitsuru Obe do a deep dive into Japan’s space startup ecosystem and how companies like ArkEdge Space are positioning themselves for success in the growing industry. Check out Mits...

Why Honda and Nissan's merger talks collapsed 17.02.2025 10:58

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 Tokyo reporter Sayumi Take about the dramatic Honda-Nissan merger talks that just fell apart and what's next for these two Japanese carmakers. Check out Sayumi’s ⁠ featured story here ⁠,...

Will DeepSeek spoil the SoftBank-OpenAI party? 10.02.2025 8:15

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 Tokyo correspondent Ryohtaroh Satoh about the rapid rise of surprise Chinese AI tool DeepSeek and if the deepening ties between OpenAI and SoftBank Group will bear fruit. Check out Ryoht...

Australia's mineral sands and rare earth ambitions 03.02.2025 7:17

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 Australia correspondent Shaun Turton about how Australia is exploring mineral sand deposits in Victoria as an additional source of rare earths in a bid to build a "China-free"...

TikTok drama thrusts China's RedNote into the spotlight 27.01.2025 17:02

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 Xiaohongshu (or RedNote in English) -- the Chinese social media app that has soared in popularity following TikTok's sell-or-ban drama in the U.S...

China leaps forward in global DRAM chip market 20.01.2025 7:46

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 our first episode of 2025, Akito chats with Taipei tech correspondent Lauly Li about how China has advanced in the global market for DRAM chips, threatening to bring pain for global leaders like Samsung and Micron. Che...

Rounding up 2024's top tech news 23.12.2024 10:24

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 special year-end episode, Katey and Akito look back at the year's top tech stories, from supply chain shifts to EVs and the AI boom, as well as predict 2025's tech trends to watch. Find our tech coverage here , an...

What do Intel's struggles mean for TSMC and Samsung? 17.12.2024 12:52

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 tech correspondent Yifan Yu about Intel and its future outlook following the departure of CEO Pat Gelsinger. Check out Yifan's featured story here , and register for our weekly #techAs...

Sony and Honda face challenging U.S. EV debut 09.12.2024 7:06

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 Tokyo reporter Sayumi Take about Sony and Honda's first EV sedan. The two giants hope that Afeela's strong software will provide a competitive edge but experts are cautious about the car...

Why Samsung is struggling to ride the AI wave 02.12.2024 6:18

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 Seoul correspondent Kim Jaewon about clouds hanging over South Korea's Samsung, from a major executive reshuffle to legal headaches, AI competition and potential risks from the incoming...

How China is dominating Asia's green transition 25.11.2024 7:40

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 Lauly Li about China’s rise as a solar power king and how its dominance has not gone down well with the U.S. Check out Lauly's featured story , and register fo...

What's next for China's e-commerce as Singles Day loses its shine 18.11.2024 13:25

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 growt...

Apple's AI server strategy in Taiwan 11.11.2024 9:30

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 bi...