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Friday 3 October 2025
Hanmi Semiconductor expands to Singapore to support Micron's HBM production
Hanmi Semiconductor has established a local entity in Singapore to provide on-site support for its core customer, Micron. According to Korean media reports, including Financial...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Yuan Jen expands overseas presence with Thailand investment amid challenging market conditions
Yuan Jen is broadening its international footprint with a planned investment in a Thailand subsidiary in 2025, enhancing its Southeast Asian business to meet customers' one-stop purchasing...
Thursday 2 October 2025
US proposed chip manufacturing ratio raises Malaysia trade concerns
The US government is reportedly weighing a policy that would require companies to manufacture and import semiconductor chips in the US on a 1:1 ratio, with additional tariffs imposed...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Malaysian EMS giant posts first quarterly loss in five years on tariffs
V.S. Industry Bhd. reported a rare quarterly loss, its first in more than five years, as reciprocal tariffs and weaker customer demand weighed on sales. The Malaysian electronics...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Allied Circuit, Meiko to co-build high-layer PCB plant in Vietnam for AI servers
Compal Electronics' PCB subsidiary, Allied Circuit Co., Ltd. (ACCL), has announced a joint venture with Japan's Meiko to establish a high-layer count (HLC) printed circuit board plant...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
PCB giant GCE expands Thailand plant phase 2, ASIC server capacity to start 2H26
Networking and server PCB giant GCE announced plans to expand its Thailand facility with a US$40 million investment to boost ASIC server production capacity by the second half of...
Monday 29 September 2025
Vietnam: the new destination for South Korea's ICT investment
Vietnam is solidifying its position as a major hub for South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) industry, driven by government digitization initiatives and a...
Sunday 28 September 2025
SEA emerges as key hub amid shifting PCB supply chains
Taiwan-based Ampoc, a distributor and manufacturer of PCB wet process equipment and semiconductor materials, anticipates increasing overlap between PCB and semiconductor industries...
Friday 26 September 2025
Taiwan sees investment openings in India despite tariff headwinds
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian products, which trade analysts say could pressure India's exports and harm its investment climate. The Taiwan External Trade Development...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Philippines’ pro-US pivot draws Taiwanese network suppliers
Amid changing geopolitical dynamics, Southeast Asia is becoming a key expansion area for Taiwanese manufacturers. The Philippines' shift from pro-China to pro-US, coupled with its...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Singapore gains ground in OSAT; KYEC reportedly boosts regional expansion
King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC), a top IC testing service provider, said it will inject SGD100 million into its Singapore unit, fueling speculation that the move is paving the way...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
LG Innotek doubles production capacity with new factory in Vietnam
LG Innotek has officially commenced operations at its newly completed V3 factory in Haiphong, Vietnam, effectively doubling its camera module production capacity. The expansion is...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
In Southeast Asia’s startup race, the Philippines plays catch-up

With a population nearing 120 million and a median age of just 25, the Philippines is often hailed as Southeast Asia's next economic...

Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan products win on quality, lose on brand recognition in Philippines
As supply chains reorganize and markets expand, Southeast Asia has emerged as a strategic region that Taiwanese industries cannot afford to overlook. At the recent Taiwan Expo in...
Thursday 18 September 2025
From delay to debut: iPhone 17 gets fast-tracked in Indonesia after US trade deal
Apple is preparing to launch its iPhone 17 series globally — and for the first time, Indonesia will be part of the initial wave of releases.