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Tuesday 9 July 2024
Taiwan seeks to alleviate labor shortage with relaxed residency regulations
To enhance corporate investment momentum in Taiwan and address talent shortages, Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) said it is considering a system similar to Japan's "J-Skip"...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Foxconn steps up new factory development in India, Vietnam, and Mexico
As a global leader in ICT manufacturing, Hon Hai (Foxconn) has become a bellwether of relocation trends in the manufacturing industry, as its customers increasingly demand "China+1"...
Monday 8 July 2024
Vietnam reportedly misses billions of investments due to insufficient subsidies
Vietnam's cautious approach to offering investment incentives may have cost the country billions of dollars in potential economic benefits and development. According to reports from...
Thursday 4 July 2024
Vietnam PM strengthens ties with South Korea, secures major investments in display production and clean energy
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently visited South Korea from June 30 to July 3 to strengthen bilaterial ties and meet with key industry leaders.
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Malaysia and Singapore vie for semiconductor supremacy in SEA amid global supply chain shifts
As the global supply chain undergoes restructuring, Malaysia and Singapore have emerged as attractive destinations for semiconductor companies seeking to establish manufacturing operations...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain migrates to meet customers' geopolitical risk demand
At the urging of customers and incentives provided by countries vying for domestic semiconductor production, leading companies in the Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain have accelerated...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Thailand's AI talent drive: high adaptation rates amid leadership strategy gap
In July 2022, Thailand unveiled its national AI strategy and action plan, outlining the government's roadmap through 2027 to enhance its AI infrastructure and spur economic growth...
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Policy hurdles hamper Indonesia's semiconductor ambitions in the escalating region
Southeast Asian countries are pulling out all the stops to attract semiconductor companies to set up factories in their regions. Malaysia, already a stronghold for packaging and testing,...
Monday 1 July 2024
China's AI startups head to Singapore in a bid for global growth
When Wu Cunsong and Chen Binghui founded their artificial intelligence startup two years ago in Hangzhou, China, they quickly ran into obstacles, including a dearth of venture capital...
Monday 1 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: Indian chip companies look to smaller cities, fire at Micron Taiwan fab raises chip price concerns
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of June 24 – June 28.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Chinese firms eye Malaysia to dodge rising US tariffs
Amid rising US tariffs on select Chinese products, Chinese firms are considering relocating production to Malaysia to avoid hefty taxes.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Semco begins mass production of ABF substrates in Vietnam, eyes AI server market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has commenced mass production at its ABF substrate plant in Vietnam, following a KRW 1 trillion (US$ 720 million) investment announced in 2021. This...
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Challenges to Singapore's semiconductor surge: high costs, limited space and regional rivalries
Singapore is attracting major semiconductor investments, thanks to its strong labor force, advanced research capabilities, and solid manufacturing infrastructure.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Malaysia fast becoming semiconductor hub
Malaysia is fast becoming a semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia, with efforts being devoted particularly to expanding its advanced packaging, IC design, and AI sectors.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Wistron to invest US$24.5 Million to build new factory in Vietnam's Ha Nam Province
Taiwan-headquartered electronics manufacturer Wistron, a major Apple supplier, is investing $24.5 million in a new factory in Vietnam's northern province of Ha Nam, according to a...