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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
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Tuesday 10 February 2026
Analysis: How Singapore turns talent, R&D into an optics edge
Despite possessing a land area roughly one-fiftieth the size of Taiwan, Singapore has established itself as one of the most closely watched economies and supply chain hubs in Asia. This ascent is the result of a long-term strategy to internationalize its education system and labor force
Friday 6 February 2026
Japanese firms in Vietnam see Chinese counterparts as expansion competitors
A recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) shows that Japanese companies operating in Vietnam remain committed to expansion, even as they increasingly view China as their main competitive threat
Friday 6 February 2026
APE 2026 Singapore: Opto Precision highlights smart glass modules with Taiwan supply chain
The smart glasses market drew attention at the third Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026), where Singapore-based Opto Precision showcased smart glasses module solutions that integrate artificial intelligence features while addressing myopia, a long-standing challenge for some potential users
Friday 6 February 2026
Singapore plans National Space Agency to tap emerging space markets

Singapore announced that it will establish a National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on April 1, a move aimed at positioning the city-state to capitalize on opportunities in the rapidly expanding global space economy and to strengthen its domestic space capabilities

Thursday 5 February 2026
Singapore highlights photonics drive for chip innovation at APE 2026

Dr. Patrick Lo, Senior Fellow, Technology Development at GlobalFoundries (former Chief Technology Officer, AMF), outlined how photonic technologies are shaping the next phase of semiconductor innovation during a presentation at the third Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026). His talk, titled "Integrated Photonics: A New Engine for Singapore's Semiconductor Innovation," focused on the role of optoelectronics in computing and communications

Tuesday 3 February 2026
Univacco Technology to launch Vietnam factory, targets global market competitiveness
Vacuum coating film maker Univacco Technology plans to begin mass production at its new Vietnam facility in the first half of 2027. The overseas factory is designed to take advantage of tariff benefits, lower manufacturing costs, and an ample labor supply, supporting the company's efforts to strengthen competitiveness in international markets
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Nexperia plans Malaysia expansion in face of geopolitical risks and automotive supply concerns
Geopolitical tensions between the Netherlands and China led to Nexperia halting shipments at the end of 2025, raising concerns over potential disruptions in the automotive semiconductor supply chain and affecting multiple global carmakers. To meet customer demand for a "non-China supply chain," the company is reportedly planning to expand its packaging and testing capacity in Malaysia. The move aims to reduce reliance on its current "European wafer, China packaging" model and prevent future shipment interruptions
Monday 2 February 2026
LG shifts TV production to Vietnam, expands webOS reach

LG Electronics is formalizing a shift in its television manufacturing strategy, extending outsourcing beyond China to Vietnam as part of a structural overhaul. The move comes as the company seeks to address intensifying global competition and weakening profitability in the TV market

Monday 2 February 2026
Micron ramps global memory investments as Nvidia prepares HBM4 rollout

As Nvidia prepares to adopt its sixth-generation HBM4, Micron has taken a quieter approach to supply timelines compared with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Yet the company's recent surge in capacity investments signals growing confidence in its memory business. At the same time, its expansion in Singapore—focused on NAND Flash—is widely seen as a forward-looking technological move

Friday 30 January 2026
Tex Year Industries eyes strong 1H26 growth on India, Vietnam capacity, and specialty chemicals
Tex Year Industries anticipates returning to growth in 2026 following a slight revenue decline in 2025, driven by expanded production capacity in India and Vietnam and the maturation of its high-end specialty chemical segment. The company remains cautiously optimistic despite ongoing geopolitical and economic challenges
Thursday 29 January 2026
Kim Long Motor and BYD plan US$130 million battery factory in Vietnam
Vietnamese automaker Kim Long Motor announced plans to collaborate with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD on a US$130 million battery factory in central Vietnam, signaling a growing push into the region's electrification sector
Thursday 29 January 2026
Why can't tech giants escape China's smartphone production grip?
Global technology companies, including Google, are increasingly shifting new product introduction (NPI) stages away from China to reduce geopolitical risks, with recent reports indicating Google has begun relocating NPI for its premium smartphones to Vietnam. Industry insiders note initial progress but emphasize significant structural hurdles in this complex transition
Wednesday 28 January 2026
South Korea's trade with Vietnam grows strongly; sets export value record in 2025
South Korea's total export value surpassed US$700 billion for the first time in 2025, with Vietnam remaining the third-largest trading partner and the second-largest source of South Korea's trade surplus. Booming semiconductor exports largely drove the growth
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Micron breaks ground on US$24 billion advanced NAND fab in Singapore
Micron has started construction on an advanced wafer fabrication facility at its existing NAND manufacturing complex in Singapore, marking a planned investment of approximately US$24 billion over 10 years. The new facility is expected to provide 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with wafer production scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028, aiming to meet growing demand for NAND memory driven by AI and data-intensive applications
Friday 23 January 2026
China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment
Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their cost advantages and integrated supply chains. While investment in China has declined, these countries remain central to Taiwan's global strategy