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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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Monday 25 May 2026
Singapore launches physical AI testbed at Punggol Digital District
Singapore will launch a new testbed at the Punggol Digital District (PDD) later in 2026 to research, test, and deploy physical artificial intelligence (AI) systems, as the government seeks to accelerate the adoption of robotics and embodied AI in real-world environments. The initiative is being led by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), JTC, and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) in collaboration with eight industry partners
Sunday 24 May 2026
OpenAI opens first lab outside the US in Singapore as Google deepens government AI ties
Google and OpenAI's expanded cooperation with Singapore aims to accelerate AI adoption, workforce training, and safety measures, providing a model for other countries. The moves could shape global AI policy, talent flows, and public-sector deployment by showing how major tech firms partner with a small, strategically positioned city-state and innovation
Friday 15 May 2026
Malaysia's Arm-backed chip push lifts Oppstar, SkyeChip as startup ambitions expand beyond packaging
Malaysia is accelerating efforts to expand beyond semiconductor assembly and testing into chip design, following a government-backed initiative tied to access to Arm technology
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Taiwan capacitor maker Chinsan locks in Thailand AI server capacity through 2026

Taiwan Chinsan Electronic Industrial said strong demand from cloud and server customers pushed related revenue contribution to 35% in the first quarter of 2026, with high-margin AI server applications accounting for roughly half of the segment

Wednesday 13 May 2026
TECO expands into AI data centers with Malaysia acquisition deal
Taiwan-based industrial manufacturer TECO Electric & Machinery said on May 12 that its board had approved the acquisition of Malaysian engineering firm Dynaciate Engineering Sdn. Bhd. for about RM200 million (approx. US$50.8 million), in a deal expected to close in August 2026. After completion, TECO will gain controlling ownership, with revenue and earnings from the acquired company expected to begin contributing to consolidated results in the second half of 2026
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Doosan to build new CCL plant in Thailand
South Korean copper clad laminate (CCL) maker Doosan is reportedly moving to strengthen its overseas capacity in Thailand, a key production hub for Taiwan PCB suppliers serving global tech giants. The company has announced plans to set up a new subsidiary in Bangpu Industrial Estate and build a new CCL plant there
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Malaysia explores semiconductor listings to strengthen domestic capital markets
Malaysia is exploring ways to encourage more semiconductor-related companies to list on Bursa Malaysia as the government seeks to better align the country's capital markets with its growing role in the global chip supply chain
Wednesday 13 May 2026
TsangYow's Malaysia plant to start up in 2026
At the recently concluded SEMICON SEA, the scale of industry interest in Southeast Asia was clear. Alongside the growing presence of Chinese exhibitors and the expanding ranks of Singapore and Malaysia-based companies, Taiwan suppliers also showed strong participation, underscoring the ambition of Taiwan manufacturers to tap regional semiconductor demand
Wednesday 13 May 2026
Singapore pushes ASEAN semiconductor alliance as AI reshapes global supply chains

At a time when the global semiconductor industry is undergoing a historic restructuring, the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association says Southeast Asia is evolving from a backend manufacturing base into one of the world's most resilient semiconductor supply chain hubs

Tuesday 12 May 2026
Nvidia's modular AI strategy fuels Delta Electronics supplier boom

AI infrastructure demand is reshaping the electronics manufacturing sector, pushing component makers to move up the value chain into module production and system integration. Delta Electronics has emerged as a prominent example, with its aggressive global expansion plans also accelerating capacity investments by suppliers, including rack maker JPP Holding and battery module supplier Dynapack International Technology in Thailand

Tuesday 12 May 2026
Commentary: SEA semiconductor industry pivots towards AI as a strategic hub
SEMICON SEA 2026 drew heavy crowds, underscoring Southeast Asia's emergence as an indispensable "strategic hub" in the global AI compute supply chain. The region's semiconductor players are now moving from "capacity substitution" to "technological self-reliance" in what is shaping up to be a long-distance race
Monday 11 May 2026
Chinese semiconductor suppliers expand SEA presence at SEMICON SEA 2026
At SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, China's semiconductor equipment makers are steadily "infiltrating" the Southeast Asian market, extending from back-end packaging and testing into front-end processes while setting up subsidiaries in Singapore and Malaysia and using localized branding to break through. The shift is reshaping the competitive landscape at the region's annual semiconductor showcase
Thursday 7 May 2026
Delta Electronics expands Malaysia presence as SEA becomes semiconductor growth hub
As global supply chains continue shifting under "China+1" and "Taiwan+1" strategies, Southeast Asia has emerged as a key destination for semiconductor and electronics investment. For Taiwanese power and automation company Delta Electronics, Malaysia is becoming a central part of that regional expansion strategy
Thursday 7 May 2026
Singapore chip firms showcase cross-border manufacturing and testing strengths
Headquartered in Singapore, MPics Innovations is staffed by several former executives from Broadcom's isolation products division. The company has long focused on the automotive, industrial, and medical markets, known collectively as the AIM market, which demand high reliability
Thursday 7 May 2026
Chinese semiconductor equipment makers deepen SEA OSAT presence
Chinese semiconductor equipment makers CCtech and Nextool Technology are expanding into Southeast Asia's OSAT hubs as Malaysia and Singapore emerge as key packaging and testing centers amid global supply chain restructuring and southbound shifts. Both companies said surging AI demand and fast growth in power electronics are setting up a new upcycle for test and packaging equipment