DIGITIMES Asia news - Southeast Asia

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

MetaOptics bets on Taiwan to scale metalens for AI, next-gen optics

Friday 10 April 2026

Exclusive: Samsung weighs Vietnam semiconductor testing facility

Friday 10 April 2026

Blaize, Nokia advance hybrid AI deployment with joint showcase at GITEX Asia

Thursday 9 April 2026

GITEX AI Asia opens in Singapore as focus shifts to infrastructure, deployment

Thursday 9 April 2026

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Thursday 9 April 2026

ChipX targets AI data center market with photonics, power chips ahead of Malaysia fab

Semiconductor startup ChipX is moving to commercialize silicon photonics and high-voltage power chip technologies for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, as it advances plans to build a wafer fabrication facility in Malaysia, executives said in an exclusive interview with DIGITIMES Asia during a visit to Taipei

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Singapore's first robotaxi enters public service, signaling a new phase for autonomous mobility

Ai.R, a robotaxi service jointly launched by Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide and Southeast Asian super-app Grab, has began public operations in Punggol, Singapore. The launch offers global observers an example of urban autonomous mobility scaling from trials to community service, with implications for regulation, workforce transition, and regional deployment strategies

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Exclusive: Apple reportedly shifts over 40% of MacBook production to Vietnam, including new budget Neo model

Industry sources reveal that in response to geopolitical risks, major brands have increasingly diversified their manufacturing outside China. Apple has already transferred more than 40% of its MacBook production capacity to Vietnam, incorporating the recently launched MacBook Neo into local assembly lines

Friday 3 April 2026

US faces split Asia: allies build 'sovereignty walls' as digital tensions rise

The 2026 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report signals a new era of digital friction between the US and its closest Asian allies

Thursday 2 April 2026

Microsoft bets US$6.5 billion on Southeast Asia AI buildout, spanning Singapore and Thailand

Microsoft has unveiled back-to-back investments across Southeast Asia, committing US$5.5 billion to Singapore and more than US$1 billion to Thailand in a coordinated push to expand artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in the region

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Malaysia defends EV policy as BYD weighs assembly pullout

Malaysia's EV industrial policy is creating tension with foreign automakers, as export-driven and localization rules prompt BYD to reassess a planned plant. At the same time, authorities insist the framework supports long-term industry development

Monday 30 March 2026

Passive component maker Tai-Tech wins US client, scales Malaysia plant for AI server, EV demand

Taiwan inductor maker Tai-Tech has begun mass production at its Malaysia plant, targeting customers shifting supply chains away from China. The facility has secured a qualification from a US networking equipment provider, supporting new AI-related orders and expected volume growth from 2026

Monday 30 March 2026

Microloops expands liquid cooling capacity in China and Vietnam to meet rising demand

Cooling module manufacturer Microloops announced plans to expand its liquid cooling plate production capacity in Vietnam and China to address growing demand for liquid cooling solutions. Currently, Microloops' monthly liquid cooling plate output in China stands at 5,000 units, but by 2026, combined capacity across both locations is expected to reach 40,000 units, reflecting the rapid adoption of server liquid cooling technology

Thursday 26 March 2026

China's H3C expands server exports to ASEAN and Central Asia as global AI compute demand rises

As countries tighten controls on advanced chips and AI computing demand surges, how China secures compute resources matters globally. DIGITIMES Research reports H3C, a top Chinese server maker, has expanded exports into ASEAN and Central Asia since 2023, reshaping supply chains and offering alternative routes around US trade pressures

Monday 23 March 2026

Allied Circuit eyes 2Q27 mass production in Vietnam, targets LEO satellite market with Meiko

The global PCB industry continues to deepen its Southeast Asia footprint. Among the latest moves, Allied Circuit (ACCL) and Japanese firm Meiko have recently announced a joint venture to build a new factory in Vietnam focused on high-layer count (HLC) PCB capacity. The plant is expected to enter mass production by the second quarter of 2027, prioritizing the AI server PCB market opportunity

Friday 20 March 2026

Analog Devices activates Thailand plant to boost global manufacturing resilience

Analog Devices has officially launched its advanced manufacturing facility in Thailand, aiming to enhance the company's advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities while promoting a more resilient and sustainable semiconductor production footprint across the Asia-Pacific region

Friday 20 March 2026

Malaysia chipmakers monitor helium supply risks as Middle East tensions weigh Qatar output

Malaysia's semiconductor industry is closely monitoring helium supply risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, though companies have not yet reported operational disruptions

Friday 20 March 2026

Lynas's samarium oxide debut in Malaysia strengthens supply chain alternative to China

Lynas Rare Earths has achieved first production of samarium oxide at Lynas Malaysia, expanding its range of separated heavy rare earth oxides to three and reinforcing its status as the only commercial producer of separated HRE oxides outside China, developments that could affect global supply chains for high-performance magnets and advanced technologies

Thursday 19 March 2026

Fitipower opens Malaysia R&D center to boost global innovation and support

Fitpower officially inaugurated its new office in Puchong Financial Corporate Center (PFCC), Selangor, Malaysia, this week, marking the launch of its Malaysian subsidiary. The move expands Fitipower's global R&D footprint and deepens collaboration within Southeast Asia's semiconductor supply chain

Thursday 19 March 2026

Intel to expand EMIB capabilities in Malaysia amid Section 232 probe uncertainty

Intel's advanced packaging complex in Malaysia is expected to begin operations later this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, as the company advances its assembly and testing capabilities and the government emphasises upskilling local talent

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