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

Taiwanese server supply chains in Mexico pivot to ASEAN as ASIC assembly boom

Friday 16 January 2026

Vietnam to set up national semiconductor chip prototyping center

Friday 16 January 2026

Google reportedly looks to shift high-end Pixel development to Vietnam to address export scrutiny

Wednesday 14 January 2026

Taiwan's CyberPower shifts focus to AI-driven data center power as sales dip

Monday 12 January 2026

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Monday 12 January 2026

Tai-Tech Advanced Electronics posts record 2025 revenue on strong orders and pricing

Tai-Tech Advanced Electronics posted record revenue in December, the fourth quarter, and the full year of 2025, driven by strong AI-related demand and an initial round of price increases for ferrite bead products, the company said

Friday 9 January 2026

Grab acquires Chinese robotics startup Infermove to boost autonomous delivery capabilities

Singapore-based Grab Holdings has acquired Beijing-founded AI robotics startup Infermove to strengthen its first- and last-mile delivery capabilities, marking a strategic push into autonomous logistics solutions. The acquisition will allow Grab to integrate Infermove's autonomous delivery robots into its existing network while supporting the company's continued expansion in Southeast Asia, according to Reuters, IT News Asia, and Sina

Thursday 8 January 2026

Johor seeks broader collaboration with ByteDance beyond data centers

The Johor state government in Malaysia is urging ByteDance to expand its role beyond data centers. The state aims to position itself as a strategic partner for the company's long-term digital plans. Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Johor's chief minister, recently led a delegation to China to meet with senior ByteDance executives, according to Bernama and Nanyang Siang Pau

Wednesday 7 January 2026

Indonesia cuts nickel mining quota to support prices, imports needed in 2026

The Indonesian Nickel Mining and Smelting Association (FINI) expects the country's smelters to require 340 million to 350 million tons of ore in 2026, an increase of about 40 million to 50 million tons. According to Reuters, Indonesia holds the world's largest nickel reserves but recently announced plans to reduce its 2026 production quota to bolster prices and increase government revenue

Wednesday 7 January 2026

Luxshare invests US$520 million in Vietnam for Meta VR production expansion as demand rises

Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare Precision Industry Co. is set to further expand its manufacturing footprint in Vietnam, with a new round of investment focused on virtual reality (VR) devices for Meta Platforms, underscoring Vietnam's growing role in global consumer electronics and immersive device supply chains

Wednesday 7 January 2026

Johor seeks to attract Gotion High-tech for EV battery manufacturing hub

Johor, Malaysia, is pursuing a deal with Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-tech to build a lithium battery factory, aiming to establish itself as a key center for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage battery production. Johor State Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi recently led a delegation to China, engaging with executives from Gotion High-tech, BytePS, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., and other firms

Tuesday 6 January 2026

Chang Wah interview: strong lead frame growth despite precious metals shortage

Post-pandemic inventory digestion for mature semiconductor processes has come to an end. Market conditions have rebounded amid tariff-hedging and precautionary stocking, driving Taiwan's leading packaging lead frame supplier, Chang Wah Technology, to see rising demand for high-end products in the second half of 2025. The company has also accelerated capacity expansion plans across Taiwan, China, and Malaysia

Monday 5 January 2026

NAFCO posts record December revenue and is optimistic for 2026

The National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO) revenue for December 2025 hit a new record of NT$405 million (approx. US$12.9 million), up 7.84% month-over-month and 19.61% year-over-year. In response to customer demand, the company will continue to expand its Malaysia operations while pushing capacity at its Taiwan plant

Saturday 3 January 2026

Micron and GlobalFoundries strengthen Singapore's position in advanced AI chip manufacturing

Singapore is drawing a new wave of semiconductor investment as global chipmakers expand advanced manufacturing tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure, reinforcing the city-state's strategy of attracting investments to enable next-generation technologies and position Singapore higher up the semiconductor value chain

Friday 2 January 2026

Vietnam urges Intel to boost semiconductor backend capacity

The Vietnamese government is urging Intel to further grow its semiconductor packaging and testing capabilities in the country, seeking to strengthen the nation's role in the global chip supply chain

Friday 2 January 2026

Chinese AI firms ramp up expansion in Singapore amid fierce local competition

Facing stiff competition in the domestic market, Chinese technology companies are accelerating their push into international markets, with artificial intelligence (AI) firms spearheading efforts in Singapore. According to The Straits Times, these companies plan to introduce a wide range of AI products, including robots, large language models (LLMs), and cloud solutions by 2026 to tap into Singapore's growing technology sector

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Geopolitics reshapes tech landscape as Southeast Asia emerges as data center, manufacturing, and AI hub

In 2025, rising geopolitical tensions reshaped global technology and manufacturing, boosting Southeast Asia as a key hub for data centers, advanced manufacturing, and AI. The Johor-Singapore Economic Zone enhanced cross-border integration, strengthening Singapore's "Singapore+1" strategy, while Johor emerged as a major data center cluster amid sustainability concerns

Wednesday 31 December 2025

Foxconn's FIH Mobile may start new smartphone product development in Vietnam by 2026

Under ongoing geopolitical risks and rising tariff barriers, Foxconn Technology Group's smartphone assembler FIH Mobile plans to shift part of its new product introduction (NPI) operations from China to Vietnam starting in 2026, sources say. This move marks a significant step as the industry adapts to heightened supply chain resilience demands amid US-China tech tensions

Wednesday 24 December 2025

Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing industry gains momentum with Taiwanese investments

Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing sector is experiencing rapid growth driven by Taiwanese and other foreign investments, according to PwC Taiwan. The firm highlights Malaysia's strategic advantages, including its diverse talent pool, geographic benefits, mature legal framework, and supportive policies, as key factors positioning the country as an emerging hub for semiconductor and high-tech industries in Southeast Asia

Wednesday 24 December 2025

CHIPX eyes Malaysia for 8-inch GaN-on-SiC wafer fab

Dublin-based semiconductor startup CHIPX plans to build an 8-inch gallium nitride on silicon carbide wafer fabrication plant in Malaysia to meet rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and high-voltage power electronics, CEO and founder Chinmoy Baruah told DIGITIMES Asia. The project aims to establish a front-end manufacturing presence in Southeast Asia, with the company expecting to reach key milestones beginning in January 2026

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