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Wednesday 22 May 2024
Research Insight: G2 creates opportunities for diversified development of Vietnamese chip industry, but challenges remain
While the US-China technology rivalry and the resultant G2 framework have prompted the semiconductor industry to diversify production risks, Vietnam is emerging as an attractive location for global semiconductor players to serve the purpose, ranking closely behind Singapore and Malaysia among ASEAN countries. Nevertheless, there exist challenges that must be overcome to fully realize its potential.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
UMC starts equipment move-in at new phase of Singapore fab
UMC has kicked off equipment move-in at the third phase (Phase 3) of its Fab 12i in Singapore, according to the pure-play foundry.
Monday 20 May 2024
Musk launches Starlink in Indonesia, eyes future investment
Elon Musk inaugurated SpaceX's Starlink internet services in Indonesia on Sunday as the world's largest archipelago seeks to boost connectivity to its most remote areas.
Monday 20 May 2024
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone aims to become 'Shenzhen of Southeast Asia'
Malaysia and Singapore are expected to finalize the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), signed in January 2024, into an official project agreement by the end of 2024.
Friday 17 May 2024
Generative AI is transforming the game 'from cloud to edge'
The internet giants are building comprehensive ecosystems, in which Generative AI (GenAI) plays a pivotal role. "From cloud to the edge" will be an inevitable trend.
Friday 17 May 2024
'Tencet of Vietnam' VNG teams up with Nvidia, leveraging 1,000 GPUs for AI services
Vietnam's VNG has teamed up with Nvidia, tapping into 1,000 Nvidia GPUs housed in its Thai data center to provide AI and software hosting services.
Friday 17 May 2024
ASEAN regions face looming labor shortages despite economic boom, logistics industry reveals
Ally Logistic Property (ALP), a Taiwan-based logistics developer actively expanding into the Southeast Asian market, has expressed concerns over the region's labor shortages.
Thursday 16 May 2024
FCCL firm Taiflex opens new plant in Thailand
Taiflex Scientific, a specialist in flexible PCB materials such as flexible copper clad laminates (FCCL), celebrated the grand opening of its Thailand plant on May 15 at the Amata City Chonburi Industrial Estate.
Thursday 16 May 2024
Tencent Cloud collaborates with BRI and Hi Cloud Indonesia to drive banking technology innovation
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BRI) and Hi Cloud Indonesia, a cloud service provider (CSP). The collaboration aims to drive innovation in BRI's banking services by leveraging technology, with a specific goal to enhance customer service and transaction experiences.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Tech titans turn to Southeast Asia's booming digital market for AI growth
In the past six months, Southeast Asia has become a focal point for CEOs of prominent tech companies such as Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, attracting a growing number of enterprises to explore its digital market.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
PCB firm Chin-Poon to expand factory site in Thailand
Chin-Poon Industrial, which has a strong production focus on automotive PCBs, has revealed plans to invest an additional THB1 billion (US$27.3 million) in expanding its factory site in Thailand.
Monday 13 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: Apple sparks speculation of partnership with EV startup
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 6 – May 10.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Asia Optical to pursue growth on 3 fronts, says chairman Lai Yi-Jen
Asia Optical, one of Taiwan's leading optical device suppliers, has achieved several breakthroughs in recent months, as stated by chairman Lai Yi-Jen during the company's earnings call on May 8. The company will pursue a three-pronged strategy as it expands its business: a strategic alliance with LG Innotek (LGIT), one of South Korea's leading lens module manufacturers; expansion of its facilities in the Philippines; and investment in cutting-edge Metalens technology.
Thursday 9 May 2024
Qisda accelerates development in Vietnam, capacity expected to increase
Peter Chen, Chairperson of Qisda, stated that the company has passed the lowest ebb of operation in 2024, with growth expected to occur quarter by quarter.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Ubiqconn targets Southeast Asia's low-Earth orbit satellite boom
Ubiqconn Technology is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning prospects of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite development in Southeast Asia. The company underscores the region's plethora of islands, sparse rural population density, and rapid economic progress as key factors fueling the immense potential for LEO satellite ventures.
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