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Wednesday 12 March 2025
Acter expands US and Southeast Asia bases, with order visibility extending to 2028
Acter, a Taiwanese cleanroom integration engineering company, has ventured into the US market along with its subsidiaries and strategic partners. These include Nova Technology, which...
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Asian Perspectives 6: Rise of sovereign AI and the potential of space technology
As AI continues to permeate every facet of life, countries around the world are increasingly focused on the idea of "sovereign AI" and the growing notion of "technological sovereignty"...
Monday 10 March 2025
Malaysia engages chip companies on potential US tariff impacts
According to Reuters, Malaysia is in discussions with semiconductor firms operating in the country to assess the impact of potential US tariffs on chips, Trade Minister Tengku...
Monday 10 March 2025
Vietnam, China deepen economic ties with investments in high-tech, green energy, EMS
On February 28, 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, met with executives from 23 major Chinese corporations in Hanoi to strengthen economic ties and position Vietnam...
Saturday 8 March 2025
Malaysia urges solar companies to explore ASEAN markets as US tariffs take effect
The Malaysian government urges solar companies to seek alternative markets amid new US tariffs affecting Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam amid US tariff uncertainties.
Friday 7 March 2025
Topco Scientific to embrace strong 2025, confident in its global market approach
Topco Scientific (TSC) anticipates that its operational apex will be achieved in 2025, as the demand for silicon wafers, photoresists, and other related materials has grown significantly...
Friday 7 March 2025
Qisda expands production in Vietnam as US tariff policies reshape global supply chains
The US tariff policy is set to cause major changes in the global supply chain. Joe Huang, president of Qisda, stated that while the company currently has manufacturing facilities...
Friday 7 March 2025
Asian Perspectives 3: Digital twins and smart vehicles
The concept of digital twins initially emerged in consumer applications for AR/VR/MR, but its future lies in smart manufacturing. Like quantum computing, this is not a technology...
Thursday 6 March 2025
Taiwan's PCB makers face Thailand supply strains as factories surge
Taiwanese PCB manufacturers have ramped up expansion in Thailand to hedge geopolitical risks, with over 40 factories set to start production by 2025. However, the rush is fueling...
Thursday 6 March 2025
SoftBank's Arm to drive Malaysia's US$270 billion chip goals
Arm Holdings Plc has agreed to provide chip designs and technology to Malaysia over the next decade, to help catapult the Southeast Asian country beyond chip assembly and into more...
Thursday 6 March 2025
Asian Perspectives 2: From Shoreline to Skyline
How big is Singapore? Around 700 square kilometers—roughly the size of Pudong north of Century Avenue in Shanghai. After dark, dinner was served on the first floor of the Capella...
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Asian perspectives 1: Breakthrough technologies shaping today's world
At the end of February, I attended an exclusive "Breakthrough Technology Dialogue" in Singapore—a gathering of global tech elites. My aim was to capture the essence of the insights...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Singapore probes potential fraud in Nvidia AI chip shipments
Singapore is investigating whether Dell Technologies Inc. and Super Micro Computer Inc. servers shipped to Malaysia housed Nvidia Corp. chips barred from China, outlining a case that's...
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Arm Holdings to establish base in Malaysia amid talent challenges and MYR25 billion semiconductor boost
Malaysia announced Arm Holdings Plc's imminent deal to establish a base in Malaysia, highlighting the importance of political stability and transparent policies. However, the country's...
Monday 3 March 2025
Sercomm CEO James Wang cautious about possible 'tariff storm' in 2Q25 with Taiwan among high-risk regions
According to James Wang, chairman and CEO of Sercomm, the company initially expected a replenishment of network equipment inventories in 2024, which has been delayed until the second...