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Wednesday 6 May 2026

Southeast Asia faces fab gap as chipmaking remains concentrated in China and Taiwan

Global semiconductor sales are projected to reach US$1 trillion this year and could double to US$2 trillion by 2035, driven by rapid growth in AI data centers. But the boom is also...

Tuesday 5 May 2026

SEMICON SEA 2026: Delta showcases AI-enabled smart manufacturing

Delta Electronics presented its latest AI-enabled smart manufacturing solutions at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026, underscoring its efforts to advance efficiency, precision, and scalability...

Tuesday 5 May 2026

SEMICON SEA 2026: the trillion-dollar chip era is already here

The global semiconductor industry is entering a "multi-trillion-dollar" growth cycle sooner than expected, SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha said, urging Southeast Asian countries...

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Malaysia becomes AI data center hub, attracts Chinese cloud giants and Nvidia AI chips

As power constraints and tighter policy controls in Singapore limit expansion, Malaysia is rapidly emerging as Southeast Asia's most important...

Monday 4 May 2026

SEMICON SEA 2026 highlights Malaysia's push to scale semiconductor assembly, testing and packaging

SEMICON SEA 2026 convened from May 5 to 7 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center in Kuala Lumpur to showcase Malaysia's expanding role in the global semiconductor...

Saturday 2 May 2026

Goertek boosts Vietnam camera output with US$20 million Bac Ninh expansion

China-based electronics manufacturer Goertek is deepening its manufacturing push in Vietnam, committing an additional US$20 million to...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Meta reportedly to cancel Manus acquisition as China clamps down on 'Singapore washing' in AI

After China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) banned Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, the social media giant is reportedly preparing to unwind the deal and...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Huizuan Technology breaks ground on Thailand plant to scale high-end CPO, AI HDD and cooling

Superior Plating Technology announced a groundbreaking for a new factory in Ayutthaya, Thailand, with the first phase involving an investment of NT$300 million (US$9.52 million) for...

Monday 27 April 2026

Thailand's PCB industry moves upmarket, local supply gaps persist

Thailand is fast emerging as a critical hub for high-end electronics manufacturing, as global supply chains shift and demand for AI computing...

Monday 27 April 2026

Singapore-washing is dead: China cuts off US tech investment

"Singapore-washing" — the tactic of Chinese technology firms re-domiciling in the city-state to bypass geopolitical scrutiny — is facing an existential threat. China has...

Monday 27 April 2026

South Korea and Vietnam deepen tech and supply chain cooperation amid global uncertainty

South Korea and Vietnam have expanded cooperation across technology, energy, and infrastructure, signing dozens of agreements during Korean President Lee Jae-Myung's visit to Hanoi,...

Sunday 26 April 2026

BizLink expands optical interconnect push, sees uncertain CPO ramp timing

The artificial intelligence boom continues to drive demand for related hardware, particularly as server power delivery and high-speed...

Friday 24 April 2026

BizLink builds Southeast Asia manufacturing network with distinct roles across key markets

Driven by geopolitical shifts and supply chain restructuring, Southeast Asia has become an important destination for Taiwanese electronics...

Tuesday 21 April 2026

BYD reassesses Malaysia factory project as talks stall with the government

In August 2025, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD announced plans to build a completely knocked-down (CKD) assembly plant at the...

Sunday 19 April 2026

H3C expands in Southeast Asia as Singapore emerges as a hub for Chinese AI vendors

The second edition of GITEX AI Asia 2026 opened at Marina Bay Sands, bringing together participants from more than 110 countries, as industry...