Tim Culpan

Former Bloomberg Opinion Columnist

Tim Culpan is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering technology in Asia. Previously, he was a technology reporter for Bloomberg News.

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Key Speakers At Computex Taipei

Bloomberg Opinion

Trump Is Wrong About Taiwan’s Chip Industry

Viewing the US-Taiwan relationship as contentious, instead of cooperative, risks opening up a fissure for China to exploit.

July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Trump Is Wrong About Taiwan’s Chip Industry

Viewing the US-Taiwan relationship as contentious, instead of cooperative, risks opening up a fissure for China to exploit.

Key Speakers At Computex Taipei

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Beijing Is Forcing Corporate Heroes to Make Tough Choices

CATL’s plan for an offshore fund highlights how capital curbs are posing dilemmas for companies keen to expand offshore.

Inside the Beijing Auto Show

July 4, 2024

July 4, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Why Disconnecting Global Trade From China Is So Hard

Some parts of the supply chain are easier to shift than others, and much of it comes down to chemistry.

CS Wind Vietnam factory in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Asian Air Travel Faces a Long, Cold Summer

We are unlikely to see a recovery to pre-pandemic levels anytime soon.

Aircraft Displays At Singapore Airshow

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Cathay Shows What’s Important in the Cockpit

Trust and integrity are as crucial to flight operations as skill and experience.

Airlines Cancel Thousands Of Flights As Omicron Cases Surge

June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

We’ve Already Picked Decoupling’s Low-Hanging Fruit

Fragmentation is real. But there’s a long way to go before supply chains are free from an addiction to China.

Inside Neptune Robotics in Shenzhen

June 10, 2024

June 10, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Russia Is Just the Market Chinese Automakers Need

Cut off from the rest of the world, Moscow is getting its supply from a nation that needs to find new buyers.

Inside China's Great Wall Motor Co. Haval Russian Auto Plant

June 9, 2024

June 9, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Two Companies Will Guide Global Supply Chains

As TSMC and Foxconn expand their footprints across the world, other players will need to follow.

TSMC Headquarters Ahead of Earnings Announcements

June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Private Equity Could Do Worse Than Cement Makers

Cash and low debt make these downtrodden companies an unexpected target.

Vanke Projects in Shanghai as Developer to Get $1.1 Billion of Loans Guaranteed by Units

May 30, 2024

May 30, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Why China Wants South Korea to Stay Open

Countries push for free trade when they have an edge. Beijing knows it.

HD Hyundai Shipyard Ahead of Earnings

May 27, 2024

May 27, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Old Empires Could Be the Key to a New Car Future

South Korean and Japanese conglomerates have what it takes for a hydrogen rollout.

A Green Hydrogen Economy Depends on This Little-Known Machine

May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

China’s Factories Are Humming. Nobody Is Buying

All the indicators point to rising stockpiles of goods as production continues, but consumers are not in the mood to shop.

CHINA-ECONOMY

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Shippers Can’t Resist the Lure of China-Mexico Routes

Rising tensions between Washington and Beijing are shifting global transport hubs.

Yantian International Container Terminals as China Exports Drop More Than Expected in Setback to Recovery

May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Toyota Is Taking the Long Road to EV Success

As Tesla and BYD barrel ahead, the Japanese carmaker is navigating the “pioneer’s trap.”

Views Of Transportation As U.S. Infrastructure Bill Could Pass Committee In May

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Shipping Is a Dirty Business. Cleaning It Up Is Lucrative

HD Hyundai Marine’s IPO doubled its stock in just a few days. It shows fervor for companies that are making shipping greener and more efficient.

HD Hyundai Shipyard Ahead of Earnings

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

North Asia Desperately Needs a Green Energy Alliance

Going it alone is too slow and expensive. Japan, South Korea and Taiwan can benefit from a trade pact that would encourage them to work together.

Japan Parliament To Pass Clean Energy Bill As Kan's Exit Looms

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Shoemakers Look to Olympics for a Runaway Success

Asian suppliers are signaling a rebound is on the way for the likes of Nike and Adidas.

Shooting - Olympics: Day 2

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Foxconn’s Musical Chairs Sound Like Punk Rock

The manufacturing giant needs to dance to a new beat, and a bold approach in the C-suite is a good place to start.

Foxconn Chairman and CEO Young Liu Attends Company's 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner In Taipei

April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Iran-Israel Strife Throws Out a Lifeline to Shippers

War-risk premiums are putting a floor under global shipping rates as the world awaits good news on trade.

A helicopter hovers over the MSC Aries container ship near the Strait of Hormuz on April 13.

April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

OpinionTim Culpan

Japan Is Poised to Fill an EV Gap Left by China

A new Honda facility in Canada shows that Asia’s auto industry is ready to meet North American needs.

Inside The 2024 Montreal Electric Vehicle Show