The global chip shortage is not over yet, and the war in Ukraine continues to put a strain on supplies of important parts needed, says Vinay Gupta from IDC.
China's real estate market needs a boost in confidence, analysts said, after reports of homebuyers halting mortgage payments raised worries of systemic crisis.
A stronger Singapore dollar is likely to weigh on export momentum, but it may be "precisely" what the country needs to cool inflation, an economist told CNBC.
Shares in the Asia-Pacific were mostly lower Tuesday after a positive start to the week, and as investors digested Australia's central bank's meeting minutes.
ByteDance's semiconductor push highlights a focus from firms to create chips for specific purposes as well as China's desire to become stronger in this tech.
The consumer price index increased 9.1% from a year ago in June, the fastest pace since 1981. CNBC's Emily Lorsch explains inflation and what causes it.
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