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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 5 May 2026
SEMICON SEA 2026: the trillion-dollar chip era is already here
The global semiconductor industry is entering a "multi-trillion-dollar" growth cycle sooner than expected, SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha said, urging Southeast Asian countries to strengthen cooperation to address talent, energy, and geopolitical challenges. Manocha predicted rapid revenue expansion driven by AI, IoT, and quantum demand
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Malaysia becomes AI data center hub, attracts Chinese cloud giants and Nvidia AI chips

As power constraints and tighter policy controls in Singapore limit expansion, Malaysia is rapidly emerging as Southeast Asia's most important data center hub. A DIGITIMES research report finds that Chinese cloud service providers (CSPs), including ByteDance and Alibaba, are accelerating their shift southward, using Malaysia's unique supply chain pathways to deploy high-end AI computing power locally, including Nvidia's B200 systems

Monday 4 May 2026
SEMICON SEA 2026 highlights Malaysia's push to scale semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging
SEMICON SEA 2026 convened from May 5 to 7 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center in Kuala Lumpur to showcase Malaysia's expanding role in the global semiconductor supply chain amid surging demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Organizers presented the event under the theme "Transform Tomorrow" and framed the conference as a platform for industry decision-makers, multinational firms, and innovators to explore capacity, talent, and sustainability challenges
Saturday 2 May 2026
Goertek boosts Vietnam camera output with US$20 million Bac Ninh expansion

China-based electronics manufacturer Goertek is deepening its manufacturing push in Vietnam, committing an additional US$20 million to expand its Bac Ninh operations, reinforcing the country's role as a key production base for global consumer electronics supply chains

Wednesday 29 April 2026
Meta reportedly to cancel Manus acquisition as China clamps down on 'Singapore washing' in AI
After China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) banned Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the social media giant is reportedly preparing to unwind the deal and allow the founding team to exit in compliance with the cancellation. Original investors, including Tencent, HSG, and ZhenFund, have pledged cooperation should Meta finalize the termination
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Huizuan Technology breaks ground on Thailand plant to scale high-end CPO, AI HDD and cooling
Superior Plating Technology announced a groundbreaking for a new factory in Ayutthaya, Thailand, with the first phase involving an investment of NT$300 million (US$9.52 million) for construction and equipment to establish a high-end transformation hub for optical communications and hard disk drives. The facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with mass production beginning after client validation and the company aiming to double production capacity by year-end
Monday 27 April 2026
Thailand's PCB industry moves upmarket, local supply gaps persist

Thailand is fast emerging as a critical hub for high-end electronics manufacturing, as global supply chains shift and demand for AI computing power accelerates

Monday 27 April 2026
Singapore-washing is dead: China cuts off US tech investment
"Singapore-washing" — the tactic of Chinese technology firms re-domiciling in the city-state to bypass geopolitical scrutiny — is facing an existential threat. China has moved to implement aggressive new capital controls following a multi-agency probe into Meta's US$2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. Bloomberg reports that Chinese officials have categorized the deal as a "leakage" of sensitive homegrown technology to a geopolitical rival
Monday 27 April 2026
South Korea and Vietnam deepen tech and supply chain cooperation amid global uncertainty
South Korea and Vietnam have expanded cooperation across technology, energy, and infrastructure, signing dozens of agreements during Korean President Lee Jae-Myung's visit to Hanoi, as both countries seek to reinforce supply chain resilience amid global volatility
Sunday 26 April 2026
BizLink expands optical interconnect push, sees uncertain CPO ramp timing

The artificial intelligence boom continues to drive demand for related hardware, particularly as server power delivery and high-speed data transmission requirements increase. Against this backdrop, BizLink has shifted its business mix toward high-performance computing and semiconductor applications, which now account for more than 50% of revenue, transforming the company from a traditional cable supplier into a provider of integrated power and high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers

Friday 24 April 2026
BizLink builds Southeast Asia manufacturing network with distinct roles across key markets

Driven by geopolitical shifts and supply chain restructuring, Southeast Asia has become an important destination for Taiwanese electronics manufacturers seeking to expand capacity and diversify risk. The rise of AI servers and semiconductor equipment markets has further strengthened the region's strategic position in global supply chains

Tuesday 21 April 2026
BYD reassesses Malaysia factory project as talks stall with the government

In August 2025, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD announced plans to build a completely knocked-down (CKD) assembly plant at the KLK Technology Park in Tanjung Malim, Malaysia's Perak state, with operations expected to begin in 2026

Sunday 19 April 2026
H3C expands in Southeast Asia as Singapore emerges as a hub for Chinese AI vendors

The second edition of GITEX AI Asia 2026 opened at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together participants from more than 110 countries, as industry focus shifts from artificial intelligence model development to large-scale deployment

Friday 17 April 2026
Meta's Manus deal further exacerbates Chinese startups' exodus to Singapore and US
The US$2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus by Meta Platforms has sent shockwaves through the Chinese tech ecosystem, exposing the fragility of the "Singapore-washing" strategy that many founders once relied on to sidestep geopolitical crossfires. The deal, which was finalized in early 2026, triggered an aggressive response from Beijing, forcing a sweeping reallocation of resources among startups operating in the gray zone between Chinese origins and global ambitions
Thursday 16 April 2026
SkyeChip IPO signals Malaysia's push into high-value chip design
Malaysia-based semiconductor design firm SkyeChip has appointed Maybank Investment Bank and CIMB Investment Bank as underwriters for its planned Main Market listing, according to a report by The Edge Malaysia