According to a report by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, the number of Japanese companies investing in India has shown significant growth over the past decade, particularly following key government initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing
On October 26, US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the US and Malaysia signed a trade agreement and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on critical mineral supply cooperation
Vietnam has grown significantly into a hotspot for companies from South Korea, China, Singapore, and Taiwan to set up factories. The escalation of US-China trade tensions has caused a rapid flood of Chinese companies to expand to Vietnam, drawing significant attention from South Korean businesses already established in the country
The global electronics industry faces dual challenges of supply chain restructuring and geopolitical risks. To help member companies expand internationally and reduce trade barrier risks, the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) has been actively promoting so-called overseas science parks since Young Liu, chairman of the Foxconn group, took over as TEEMA chairman
Quanta Senior Vice President Mike Yang stated that Quanta will continue expanding production capacity in the US and Thailand. Although Taiwan is no longer considering factory expansion, he expects 2025 to once again be an excellent year. Yang shared that Quanta aims to become a collaborator in intelligent production systems
Apple's updated Vision Pro headset, launching this week, may not bring sweeping new features, but the packaging reveals a quietly significant shift: it's assembled in Vietnam
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market. According to South Korea's News 1 and MTN, Rebellions signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sarawak's IC design company, SMD Semiconductor, to collaborate on AI chip design and development. The cooperation includes joint semiconductor development, the Sarawak state government's data center initiatives, and joint marketing activities
Malaysia has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with both China and the US to develop rare earth processing technologies, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The government emphasized its invitation for China to join efforts in building rare earth processing capabilities amid growing global demand and supply concerns. Malaysia possesses significant rare earth resources but lacks the specialized expertise and technology to fully exploit them
The Philippines has, in recent years, taken a proactive stance on energy transition, aiming to increase the share of renewable energy in its domestic grid to 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040, and beyond 50% by 2050. With the massive renewable energy gap in these aggressive targets, Taiwanese firms are eagerly vying for a slice of this new, emerging market
Megaspeed International Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based AI computing company, is under intensifying scrutiny as both US and Singapore authorities investigate its alleged role in diverting restricted Nvidia AI chips to China
Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) has liquidated its Zhongshan factory in Guangdong, China and has plans to start trial production at its new facility in Vietnam facility in the fourth quarter of 2025. GLT chairman Mang-shiang Lee said the company has reduced display segment revenue to below 5% of its overall sales and is expanding into the biomedical sector for stable future growth
Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Allied Circuit (ACCL), a subsidiary of Compal Electronics, has entered a joint venture with Japanese firm Meiko to establish an HLC PCB production line in Vietnam. The plant is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2027, marking a strategic expansion amid capacity constraints at ACCL's Taiwan facilities
Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional has denied reports that it is in talks with a Chinese state-owned firm to build a rare earth processing plant, after Reuters cited sources claiming Beijing was prepared to share its restricted refining technology in exchange for access to Malaysia's mineral reserves
GoerTek has halted one of its investment projects in Bac Ninh, Vietnam, while maintaining active efforts to pursue further business opportunities within the country. According to reports from The Investor and Vietnam Investment Review, official documents from the Bac Ninh Industrial Zones Authority confirm that GoerTek Vina decided voluntarily to terminate the project, signaling a measured shift in its local operations
Hanmi Semiconductor has established a local entity in Singapore to provide on-site support for its core customer, Micron. According to Korean media reports, including Financial News and Herald Economy, as Micron expands production, Hanmi Singapore will deploy senior engineers locally to offer fast and professional service
Yuan Jen is broadening its international footprint with a planned investment in a Thailand subsidiary in 2025, enhancing its Southeast Asian business to meet customers' one-stop purchasing needs. The company operates primarily in chemicals, plastics, and oil products, with Taiwan contributing 63% of its revenue
