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Sony

Sony Corporation originated with an electronics shop set up in 1946 in Tokyo, and was officially christened Sony in 1958. Sony gained a reputation for innovation with the launch of the Betamax videocassette recording format and the introduction of the Walkman in 1979. Although its market share has been eroded by products from Samsung Electronics and Apple.

Chairman / President

Kenichiro Yoshida

CEO / Managing Director

Kenichiro Yoshida

CFO / Finance Director

Hiroki Totoki

Industry

Conglomerate

Website

sony.net

Headquarters address

1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Stock Code

TYO:6758
NYSE:SNE

Year founded

1946

American cinema

Why Spider-Man: Brand New Day was made to be a ‘superperson’ film

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Japan

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Japan

Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water

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Mainland China

Pop Mart’s quarterly revenue surges but tepid fan growth overseas dims outlook

In the first three months, revenue in China alone surged 100 to 105 per cent, while growth was 25 to 30 per cent in Asia-Pacific.

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A fan poses for a picture next to the character Labubu at Pop Mart’s theme park in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Fifa

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India’s low offer, no China decision

Lack of deal from the two nations, which accounted for almost 25 per cent of TV, digital streaming reach for 2022 tournament, is unusual.

5 May 2026 - 12:42AM

Video gaming

Saros review: Returnal successor is one of the best games of 2026 so far

Packed with dark sci-fi, brutal combat and time-bending lore, Saros on PlayStation 5 is a wild, challenging experience not to be missed.

2 May 2026 - 3:15PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Video | AI ping-pong robot beats top human players

The Sony robot achieved a milestone for AI and robotics, competing against and defeating top-level human players at table tennis.

23 Apr 2026 - 4:35PM

Sony AI autonomous robot Ace returns a shot back against its human opponent, table tennis player Yamato Kawamata, during a match in December 2025, as seen in this photograph released on April 22, 2026. Sony AI/Handout via REUTERS NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

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Science

China reports 99% cost cut on military-grade infrared chips

Researchers have developed a new way to make high-end infrared chips that could slash their cost and boost smartphone cameras, self-driving cars.

7 Apr 2026 - 10:50AM

Wellness

How a California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood

Visual effects studio Exceptional Minds in Los Angeles is preparing adults with autism for careers in Hollywood.

26 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM

Hong Kong stock market

Pop Mart shares dive despite soaring profit as investors fear Labubu dependence

Labubu and The Monsters series make up 38 per cent of 2025 revenue, while conservative growth guidance for 2026 weighs on confidence.

25 Mar 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Labubu figures are displayed at Pop Mart’s Skullpanda pop-up shop in New York City on December 12, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Mainland China

Pop Mart’s Labubu headed to big screen in collaboration with Sony Pictures

The Chinese toymaker’s star character will appear in a film co-written and helmed by the director of Paddington and Wonka.

19 Mar 2026 - 11:24AMvideocam

A Labubu plush toy is displayed in a Pop Mart shop in Shanghai on August 29, 2025. Photo: AFP

Britain

US$2.68 billion class action claims UK PlayStation users overcharged for games

The antitrust claim accusing Sony of levying ‘unfair’ charges on downloads from its PlayStation Store will be heard in London next week.

3 Mar 2026 - 5:25AM

Artificial intelligence

China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US amid fierce rivalry

ByteDance, Baidu, Alibaba Cloud and MiniMax are among the firms now actively recruiting fresh talent in the US.

21 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM

Music

Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue in reported deal

The 44-year-old pop icon joins a growing list of artists who have sold their music rights in recent years.

11 Feb 2026 - 9:52AM

TSMC

TSMC Japan plan for advanced chips seen as hedge against pressure from US, China

The expanded Japan presence will ensure that some of TSMC’s production is immune from Trump’s on-again, off-again import tariffs.

5 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM

TSMC CEO CC Wei (left) meets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday. Photo: Kyodo

US-China relations

The future of AI in music? US and China strike different chords

As generative music tools surge, China turns to state oversight while the US relies on courts, copyright suits and settlements.

31 Jan 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

China-founded Tripo AI updates 3D content platform as users more than double

‘This shows that we’re on the right track,’ founder and CEO Simon Song Yachen says.

31 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM

Asian cinema: Japanese films

How mega-hit Kokuho could make Japanese live-action films global contenders

Kokuho, Japan’s record-breaking cinematic triumph, is helping to redefine global perceptions of Japanese live-action film for modern viewers.

27 Dec 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

A still from Kokuho. The three-hour epic is now Japan’s top-grossing live-action movie of all time and has been shortlisted for the 2026 Academy Awards’ international feature film category. Photo: courtesy of Toho Co

TV shows and streaming video

How Sony’s PlayStation changed gaming and entertainment forever

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in North America and Europe, the PlayStation brand has penetrated popular culture like few others.

6 Dec 2025 - 5:49AM

Fame and celebrity

Who created Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters? Meet Maggie Kang

Netflix and Sony are already planning a sequel to the film about fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x – but who is the brains behind the operation?

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Video gaming

Tencent’s hit title Delta Force prompts sharpened focus on shooting games

Tencent executives see a change in tastes among domestic gamers, which has prompted a push to invest more in shooting titles.

15 Oct 2025 - 10:11AM

Since its launch in 2024, Delta Force continues to attract 30 million video game players daily. Photo: Handout

ChatGPT and other generative AIs

How AI song creation is changing the landscape of popular music

AI music creation allows people with no musical skill to write songs, and AI-created music is increasingly turning up on streaming sites.

18 Sep 2025 - 10:14AMvideocam

British AI music creator Oliver McCann, who says he has no musical ability or background, has recently signed to a record label. Photo: AP

US-China tech war

Chinese electronics brands flock to Europe amid Trump’s trade war

From power bank manufacturers to robot vacuum makers, exhibitors from China woo consumers at IFA Berlin.

10 Sep 2025 - 8:00PM

Artificial intelligence

Ex-MiniMax co-founder’s Vast aims to challenge Tencent, Google in 3D AI models

Chinese start-up claims its latest 3D AI model Tripo 3.0 is its ‘most accurate, detail-rich geometry yet’.

26 Aug 2025 - 6:56PM

Fame and celebrity

7 celebrity gamers, from Henry Cavill and Mila Kunis to Tom Holland

Brie Larson and Terry Crews fell in love with gaming as kids, while Vin Diesel and Elijah Wood are involved in creating games.

23 Aug 2025 - 6:00PM

Tom Holland, Brie Larson and Elijah Wood are all video gaming fans. Photos: @unchartedmovie/Instagram, Getty Images

United States

Stream to screen: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ breaks rules in reverse journey

Seeking to capitalise on its monster hit, Netflix is hosting ‘singalongs’ at 1,700 North American cinemas this weekend.

23 Aug 2025 - 11:05AM

Huntr/x members (from left) Rumi, Mira, and Zoey in a scene from “KPop Demon Hunters”. Photo: Netflix/AP

Fame and celebrity

Who is Audrey Nuna, who plays Mira on Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters?

The Korean-American musician released her debut single in 2020, works with Burberry and Coach, and loves fashion.

14 Aug 2025 - 6:00AM

Video gaming

Hong Kong author Louis Cha’s works form the basis of China’s next AAA video game

CreateAI is developing a wuxia role-playing game franchise that will feature characters and famous scenes from Cha’s 15 martial arts novels.

11 Aug 2025 - 10:00AM

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Sony

Why Spider-Man: Brand New Day was made to be a ‘superperson’ film

With Marvel trying to regain its pre-pandemic box office figures, the latest Spider-Man film concentrates more on human emotions than action.

Quake in Japan’s ‘Silicon Valley’ disrupts car, chip supply chains

Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water

Pop Mart’s quarterly revenue surges but tepid fan growth overseas dims outlook

In the first three months, revenue in China alone surged 100 to 105 per cent, while growth was 25 to 30 per cent in Asia-Pacific.

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India’s low offer, no China decision

Lack of deal from the two nations, which accounted for almost 25 per cent of TV, digital streaming reach for 2022 tournament, is unusual.

Saros review: Returnal successor is one of the best games of 2026 so far

Packed with dark sci-fi, brutal combat and time-bending lore, Saros on PlayStation 5 is a wild, challenging experience not to be missed.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Video | AI ping-pong robot beats top human players

The Sony robot achieved a milestone for AI and robotics, competing against and defeating top-level human players at table tennis.

China reports 99% cost cut on military-grade infrared chips

Researchers have developed a new way to make high-end infrared chips that could slash their cost and boost smartphone cameras, self-driving cars.

How a California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood

Visual effects studio Exceptional Minds in Los Angeles is preparing adults with autism for careers in Hollywood.

Pop Mart shares dive despite soaring profit as investors fear Labubu dependence

Labubu and The Monsters series make up 38 per cent of 2025 revenue, while conservative growth guidance for 2026 weighs on confidence.

Pop Mart’s Labubu headed to big screen in collaboration with Sony Pictures

The Chinese toymaker’s star character will appear in a film co-written and helmed by the director of Paddington and Wonka.

US$2.68 billion class action claims UK PlayStation users overcharged for games

The antitrust claim accusing Sony of levying ‘unfair’ charges on downloads from its PlayStation Store will be heard in London next week.

China’s tech giants pursue AI, semiconductor talent in US amid fierce rivalry

ByteDance, Baidu, Alibaba Cloud and MiniMax are among the firms now actively recruiting fresh talent in the US.

Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue in reported deal

The 44-year-old pop icon joins a growing list of artists who have sold their music rights in recent years.

TSMC Japan plan for advanced chips seen as hedge against pressure from US, China

The expanded Japan presence will ensure that some of TSMC’s production is immune from Trump’s on-again, off-again import tariffs.

The future of AI in music? US and China strike different chords

As generative music tools surge, China turns to state oversight while the US relies on courts, copyright suits and settlements.

China-founded Tripo AI updates 3D content platform as users more than double

‘This shows that we’re on the right track,’ founder and CEO Simon Song Yachen says.

How mega-hit Kokuho could make Japanese live-action films global contenders

Kokuho, Japan’s record-breaking cinematic triumph, is helping to redefine global perceptions of Japanese live-action film for modern viewers.

How Sony’s PlayStation changed gaming and entertainment forever

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in North America and Europe, the PlayStation brand has penetrated popular culture like few others.

Who created Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters? Meet Maggie Kang

Netflix and Sony are already planning a sequel to the film about fictional K-pop girl group Huntr/x – but who is the brains behind the operation?

Tencent’s hit title Delta Force prompts sharpened focus on shooting games

Tencent executives see a change in tastes among domestic gamers, which has prompted a push to invest more in shooting titles.

How AI song creation is changing the landscape of popular music

AI music creation allows people with no musical skill to write songs, and AI-created music is increasingly turning up on streaming sites.

Chinese electronics brands flock to Europe amid Trump’s trade war

From power bank manufacturers to robot vacuum makers, exhibitors from China woo consumers at IFA Berlin.

Ex-MiniMax co-founder’s Vast aims to challenge Tencent, Google in 3D AI models

Chinese start-up claims its latest 3D AI model Tripo 3.0 is its ‘most accurate, detail-rich geometry yet’.

7 celebrity gamers, from Henry Cavill and Mila Kunis to Tom Holland

Brie Larson and Terry Crews fell in love with gaming as kids, while Vin Diesel and Elijah Wood are involved in creating games.

Stream to screen: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ breaks rules in reverse journey

Seeking to capitalise on its monster hit, Netflix is hosting ‘singalongs’ at 1,700 North American cinemas this weekend.

Who is Audrey Nuna, who plays Mira on Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters?

The Korean-American musician released her debut single in 2020, works with Burberry and Coach, and loves fashion.

Hong Kong author Louis Cha’s works form the basis of China’s next AAA video game

CreateAI is developing a wuxia role-playing game franchise that will feature characters and famous scenes from Cha’s 15 martial arts novels.

Video | AI ping-pong robot beats top human players