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The Rise of Malaysia
ICT and semiconductor industry's growing interest in Malaysia.
The US-China trade war has resulted in many companies seeking non-Chinese production sites as alternatives.

Malaysia is receiving increased interest from the ICT and semiconductor industries and emerging as a viable destination for production relocation.

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Tuesday 7 May 2024
Microsoft accelerates data center construction and digital talent cultivation in Southeast Asia due to AI potential
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently concluded his Southeast Asia tour, during which he visited Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, and met with government leaders. From Nadella's...
Monday 6 May 2024
Southeast Asia and Japan attract OSAT interest amid geopolitical diversification
The semiconductor industry is witnessing significant shifts influenced by geopolitical considerations. One recent case exemplifying this trend is King Yuan Electronics's (KYEC) sale...
Friday 3 May 2024
Microsoft CEO wraps up Southeast Asia tour, pledging billions into AI talent boost and establishment of data centers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's tour across Southeast Asia has concluded, having visited three key countries: Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, as part of the company's strategic outreach...
Thursday 2 May 2024
Microsoft CEO pledges US$2.2 billion in latest Asian AI investment
Microsoft Corp. will invest $2.2 billion to build digital infrastructure in Malaysia, the latest in a series of big-ticket bets on Asia's rising prominence as a technology market.
Monday 29 April 2024
Phison targets SEA market with new Malaysian R&D startup, emulating Taiwan's proven strategies
Taiwan's major NAND controller manufacturer Phison Electronics has decided to establish a startup company, MaiStorage, with an investment of MYR 100 million (US$21.09...
Monday 29 April 2024
KYEC leaves China amid OSAT shift toward Southeast Asia
King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) decided to sell its assets in China, another Taiwan-based OSAT major leaving China, as the US-China geopolitical tensions are reshaping the OSAT indust...
Monday 29 April 2024
Garmin expands production footprint to SEA, eyeing automotive navigation market
Smart wearable and GPS giant Garmin has decided to expand its production into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term strategy for the next 10-20 years, with initial production lines...
Thursday 25 April 2024
Malaysia unveils plan for largest IC design park in Southeast Asia
Malaysia aims to move beyond the packaging and testing industry into the chip design sector along the semiconductor supply chain by announcing Southeast Asia's largest IC design pa...
Tuesday 23 April 2024
China and Southeast Asia clear winners in Apple supply chain diversification
The latest Apple supplier list shows that the tech giant has grown its global supplier network, especially in Southeast Asian countries.
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Research Insights: Taiwan-based IPC suppliers expand in Southeast and South Asia
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Friday 29 March 2024
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Tuesday 19 March 2024
Concerns for Ams Osram's planned microLED facility sale
Concerns have been raised in the market about whether Ams Osram's sale of its new 8-inch LED fab in Malaysia could affect the industry landscape.
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Cloud and software companies to adopt dual-headquarter strategy in bid for Southeast Asian market
Taiwan-based cloud service providers (CSP) and software companies have been increasing their investments in Southeast Asia, as they target business opportunities in the region. CloudMile...
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Southeast Asia ideal for PCB manufacturing, says TPCA
Southeast Asia is highly favorable for establishing PCB production bases under current circumstances, thanks to its huge labor force, low labor expenses, and fewer geopolitical hazards,...
Wednesday 6 March 2024
NTU sells out English-taught semiconductor bachelor program seats to be launched in September
According to the information released by National Taiwan University (NTU), a bachelor's degree program in semiconductor engineering lectured in English will be launched in the September...