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Saturday 7 June 2025
GBM's acquisition of Lincstech: GM says benefits will be gradual
Walsin's PCB business unit, PSA, together with its subsidiary GBM, recently held an investor conference. When the operational benefits from GBM's acquisition of Japan's major PCB...
Tuesday 3 June 2025
Tata Electronics reportedly eyes Malaysia for semiconductor acquisition to bolster ATMP capabilities

Tata Electronics is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a semiconductor facility in Malaysia,...

Thursday 29 May 2025
Leadframe maker CWTC upbeat about market, with capacity expansion on track in Malaysia
Taiwan-based leadframe maker Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) is upbeat about 2025 as demand recovers, and will continue to expand its production capacity in Malaysia, according to company...
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Malaysia bets on advanced chip design to power US$270 billion semiconductor ambition
Southeast Asian nation pivots from assembly hub to IC design powerhouse amid global supply chain tensions, but faces talent and scaling challenges
Monday 26 May 2025
Malaysia's neutrality tested: Huawei AI project draws G2 heat
Malaysia is walking a diplomatic tightrope as a locally initiated artificial intelligence project involving Chinese tech giant Huawei has drawn scrutiny from both the US and China,...
Friday 23 May 2025
Nvidia bets on Taipei, but can Taiwan deliver?
As Nvidia chooses to build its overseas headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan's government is promising to be more than a host. It wants to be Nvidia's strongest ally. But can it keep that...
Thursday 22 May 2025
SEA smartphone shipments decline as entry-level segment faces uncertainties in 1Q25
After quarters of growth, Southeast Asian countries witnessed declining smartphone shipments in the first quarter as the entry-level segment experienced uncertainties and high inve...
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Malaysia retracts Huawei AI server deployment claim as US export control tension rises
Just one day after announcing plans to deploy 3,000 Huawei Ascend-powered AI servers by 2026, Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching abruptly retracted the statement...
Monday 19 May 2025
Phison builds NAND stockpile, accelerates three-pronged AI storage push in SEA and India
Phison Electronics Corp. expects robust growth in the second half of 2025, driven by tighter NAND flash supply and surging demand for its controller chips. The easing of US-China...
Monday 19 May 2025
ASEAN semiconductor market accelerates as ASE spotlights strategic Singapore-Malaysia partnership
As global supply chains pivot toward regional hubs, ASEAN is stepping into the spotlight. Singapore has emerged as a research and development hub for leading integrated circuit (IC)...
Monday 19 May 2025
Substrate makers' China exit stalls as SEA relocation falls short
Amid the renewed US-China trade tensions and fierce price competition from Chinese peers, the industry trend of "China Minus One" has resurfaced, spreading from outsourced semiconductor...
Monday 19 May 2025
How ASE is reinventing chip testing in Singapore—and betting big on silicon photonics
Singapore and Malaysia's collaborative "Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone" has emerged as a magnet for investment, positioning the region as a pivotal node in Southeast Asia's...
Friday 16 May 2025
Tariff truce tremors: supply chains reeling from three aftershocks
Following recent trade talks, the US and China have reached a temporary pause on escalating tariffs, with both sides retreating from previously announced increases. While the deal...
Thursday 15 May 2025
Venture Corp reports 7.5% revenue drop in 1Q25 on weaker consumer tech demand
Venture Corp reported declining revenue in the first quarter, as improved product durability in its Lifestyle Consumer segment curbed replacement demand. Despite the dip, the Singapore-based...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Microsoft accelerates AI, talent push in SEA—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand in focus
DIGITIMES visited Singapore, Malaysia, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to explore how Microsoft is shaping the AI landscape in Southeast Asia. The...