DIGITIMES Asia news _ Southeast Asia

Thursday 21 August 2025

Chinese AI startup Butterfly Effect moves HQ to Singapore as its AI agent Manus surges to US$90M run rate

China's AI startup Butterfly Effect has revealed financial results for the first time, projecting an annualized revenue run rate of US$90 million, largely fueled by its flagship AI agent service Manus

Wednesday 20 August 2025

VinFast restructures with transfer of Novatech shares worth US$1.6 billion to founder

On August 14, 2025, VinFast Auto announced a restructuring plan that will spin off certain research and development assets into a newly formed entity and subsequently transfer ownership to founder and CEO Pham Nhat Vuong. The move underscores the founder's role in supporting the company's long-term growth strategy as VinFast continues to refine its capital and operational structure

Wednesday 20 August 2025

Vietnam urges Qualcomm to deepen investments as the country nurtures IC design capabilities

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on US semiconductor giant Qualcomm to expand its investments in the country, particularly in core technology areas within the semiconductor value chain. The appeal was made during a meeting with Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon in Hanoi on August 12, 2025, according to The Investor

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Prime Minister of Singapore highlights employment as economic focus amidst AI advancements

At the National Day rally in Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong underscored that the country's top economic priority is "employment," highlighting efforts to enhance citizens' skills amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The government aims to ensure Singaporeans remain central to its workforce strategies

Tuesday 19 August 2025

AMD opens new office and engineering lab in Penang

AMD recently inaugurated a new office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas, marking a major expansion of its global business services and engineering operations in Malaysia

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Vietnam fosters dynamic business environment with visa exemptions for top entrepreneurs and scientists

The Vietnamese government has introduced a visa exemption program targeting elite individuals who can contribute to the country's economic and social development. The initiative aims to facilitate the entry of high-profile guests, scholars, executives, and cultural figures, providing them with a five-year visa exemption card enabling multiple 90-day stays

Sunday 17 August 2025

Indonesia shifts lithium imports to Australia, expands EV battery partnerships with China

Indonesia is increasing lithium imports from Australia to boost its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply and advance its EV development goals. The government is also encouraging industry players to explore nickel-based battery technologies, leveraging its abundant domestic nickel reserves

Friday 15 August 2025

Taiwanese firms secure M9-grade CCL certifications as ASIC server demand surges

In response to the global surge in large-scale AI computing power deployment, the usage and value of PCBs for AI servers have significantly increased. High-end copper-clad laminate (CCL) is evolving as next-generation AI servers upgrade their transmission architecture to 1.6 terabit rates. With increasingly stringent demands for high-frequency, high-speed, and low-loss materials, board requirements are expected to officially advance from M7 and M8 grades to the M9 grade

Friday 15 August 2025

UMT’s bet on LEO satellites pays off as the segment surpasses 50% of revenue

Despite foreign exchange headwinds and delayed shipments in the second quarter, Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) is doubling down on the fast-growing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite market. President Dr. Tungyi Wu said the company's LEO revenue grew 40% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, for the first time accounting for more than half of total sales

Thursday 14 August 2025

South Korea-Vietnam summit sees Hyundai, SK, and LG boost investment momentum

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam recently met in Seoul to strengthen economic ties, aiming to boost trade and investment cooperation between their countries. The summit focused on expanding South Korean investments in Vietnam's advanced technology sectors, according to Maeil Business and Newsis

Tuesday 12 August 2025

Taiwan's Univacco hits record 1H25 margin, expands to Vietnam to bypass tariffs

Taiwan's Univacco Technology posted a record gross margin of 41.61% in the second quarter of 2025, pushing its first-half margin to a historic high of 41.06%. The company attributed its strong profitability to operational gains, despite a sharp New Taiwan dollar surge in May that cut second-quarter EPS to NT$0.73. First-half EPS reached NT$1.93, the highest since its market debut

Tuesday 12 August 2025

Apple bets on automation to maintain supply chain consistency across borders

Apple has obtained a broad exemption from US import tariffs on its products, a move that has triggered industry-wide speculation about whether this could slow the company's efforts to diversify production outside of China. However, Apple's supply chain partners insist the transition is still ongoing — especially for its Mac line — with two clear strategic priorities: relocating operations to Southeast Asia and significantly increasing automation

Thursday 7 August 2025

Malaysia commits over US$240 billion in US investments to ease tariffs

Malaysia has agreed to invest more than US$240 billion in the US as part of negotiations aimed at reducing tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods from 25% to 19%. The details were disclosed by Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), during a parliamentary briefing. The agreement involves substantial high-tech purchases and other trade-related commitments over the next decade

Thursday 7 August 2025

HDRE partners with TTE to tap into SEA's solar PV market

Smart energy brand HD Renewable Energy's (HDRE) business footprint covers Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, with an overseas total target capacity reaching 6GW. As the group rapidly expanded its scale, HDRE announced an organizational upgrade on August 5, 2025

Wednesday 6 August 2025

Johor approves 42 data center projects in 2Q25 to cement regional tech hub status

According to The Edge Malaysia, Johor approved 42 data center construction projects in the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its position as Malaysia's leading destination for digital infrastructure investment

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