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Tuesday 6 May 2025

Japanese companies significantly boost investment in India following 'Make in India' and PLI schemes

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

Intel CEO meets Malaysia PM as Intel puts in additional US$208M investment

Tuesday 2 December 2025

Samsung Electro-Mechanics to expand AI server MLCC production at Philippine plant in 2026

Tuesday 2 December 2025

Singapore's SEA-LION AI model built on Alibaba Qwen signals shift from Meta

Tuesday 2 December 2025

Taiwan's green energy goes global as domestic regulations tighten

Friday 28 November 2025

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Wednesday 3 December 2025

Tencent opens Kuala Lumpur office to boost Malaysia's digital sector and talent development

Tencent has officially inaugurated its Kuala Lumpur office, underscoring its growing commitment to Malaysia's digital market and talent pool, according to reports from The Edge Malaysia and Bernama. The new facility is expected to house around 500 employees and aims to establish Kuala Lumpur as one of Tencent's key global hubs

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Malaysia reassures China on US trade pact amid domestic backlash

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has raised concerns regarding Malaysia's recent trade agreement with the US, prompting Kuala Lumpur to provide detailed clarifications. Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Zafrul Aziz, confirmed that a delegation met with Chinese officials to explain the terms and assure Beijing that the pact would not harm Sino-Malaysian trade relations

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Chinese server makers gain ground globally as US tariffs reshape industry manufacturing strategies

Taiwanese EMS companies accelerate factory setups in the US, while Chinese server brands expand overseas amid changing global dynamics

Friday 28 November 2025

Philippines' green energy push draws Taiwan solar, storage firms

The Philippines is rapidly advancing its green energy infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand driven by economic growth and data center expansion. Taiwanese energy companies highlight the Philippines' abundant sunlight and low land costs as key advantages, with strong government support for solar power, waste-to-energy (W2E), hydropower, and energy storage sectors presenting new opportunities for foreign investors

Thursday 27 November 2025

TSMC's retired tools spark fierce demand in China, ASEAN

TSMC's plan to reactivate its 6-inch and 8-inch fabs at Hsinchu Science Park has drawn strong attention from the semiconductor supply chain, according to industry sources. Although the TSMC-certified tools are old, they still meet stable quality standards and represent major orders in the second-hand equipment market

Thursday 27 November 2025

Foxconn aims to double Vietnam revenue as AI server demand surges

Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) plans to double its revenue in Vietnam to US$20 billion in 2026, driven largely by surging demand for AI server systems and components purchased by cloud giants, including Amazon, Google, and Oracle

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Vinfast's EV and scooter sales surge, but profitability deteriorates sharply

Vinfast reports widening losses in the third quarter of 2025, despite recording solid year-over-year revenue growth, underscoring the continued financial strain facing the Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer as it scales production and expands internationally

Tuesday 25 November 2025

TP-Link's Vietnam build stirs Washington after Chinese military-linked contractor surfaces

TP-Link has spent years trying to downplay its Chinese roots, but Washington remains sceptical. Bloomberg reports that the company's new Vietnam campus is being built by China State Construction Engineering Corp. (CSCEC), a state-owned contractor the US Department of Defense identifies as a Chinese military-linked enterprise. Hunan provincial officials have also listed the project as a key annual investment, heightening sensitivities as the US considers blocking TP-Link products from the American market

Monday 24 November 2025

SailPoint report reveals polarized identity security landscape in APAC

Cybersecurity solutions provider SailPoint recently released a report, "The Horizons of Identity Security, 2025-2026," revealing the current state of identity security among global enterprises. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region shows a polarized development pattern: over half of the surveyed companies are still in early stages while the proportion of highly mature firms surpasses Europe and matches North America

Monday 24 November 2025

Singapore explores nuclear power potential, collaborates with Europe and US on SMR research

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that the government is studying multiple energy options but needs to carefully evaluate each option due to the country's limited land area

Thursday 20 November 2025

Malaysia emphasizes regional trade, AI and strong international ties to boost semiconductor and E&E industries

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that strengthening ASEAN trade and investment, while focusing on digital technology and AI, is essential for national success. He highlighted the need for support from major economies like the US and China to ensure the continued growth of Malaysia's semiconductor and electrical & electronics sectors

Wednesday 19 November 2025

Gold Circuit Electronics approves NT$8.5 billion for factory rebuild and Thailand expansion

Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE), a major manufacturer of networking and server printed circuit boards (PCBs), announced the approval of two capex projects totaling NT$8.5 billion (approx. US$270 million). The investments include rebuilding an old factory in Taoyuan acquired from CMC Magnetics and expanding its plant in Thailand

Tuesday 18 November 2025

GlobalFoundries expands SiPh footprint with AMF acquisition in Singapore

GlobalFoundries (GF) has acquired Singapore-based Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF), positioning the US chipmaker as the world's largest pure-play silicon photonics (SiPh) foundry and expanding its reach across next-generation AI datacenter infrastructure. Announced on November 17, the deal strengthens GF's manufacturing scale, technology capabilities, and R&D footprint across Asia and the US, while underscoring Singapore's growing role as a strategic semiconductor hub. The companies did not disclose financial terms

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Panjit acquires Torex Vietnam to boost global packaging and testing capacity

Panjit International has approved the use of US$10.03 million of internal funds to acquire a 95% stake in Torex Vietnam Semiconductor (Torex Vietnam), a subsidiary of Torex Semiconductor, on November 17. The acquisition aims to expand product lines and introduce automotive-grade power semiconductor packaging and testing production lines, further strengthening Panjit's presence in the artificial intelligence (AI), automotive, power supply, and green energy sectors

Tuesday 18 November 2025

Vingroup founder sets sights on the skies with aerospace startup VinSpace

Vietnam's richest man and founder of Vingroup, Pham Nhat Vuong, is pushing his business empire into its most ambitious frontier yet: aerospace. The billionaire founder has established a new company, VinSpace, marking the conglomerate's formal entry into aviation and space technology, an expansion that underscores how Vingroup is steadily evolving beyond its roots in real estate and EV

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