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Monday 25 April 2022
SFA Semicon Philippines net profits grow 133% in 2021
SFA Semicon Philippines, a subsidiary of South Korea-based SFA Semicon, has reported US$12.8 million in after-tax profits for the year of 2021, leaping 133% on year.
Monday 18 April 2022
SEA roundup: Vietnam to raise minimum monthly wage by US$11 in July
Vietnam's National Wage Council said last week that it will increase region-based minimum wages by 6% starting this July, according to Vietnamplus...
Wednesday 6 April 2022
SEA roundup: US to strengthen trade ties with ASEAN through IPEF
The US is preparing to launch a new Indo-Pacific economic framework (IPEF) that could strengthen trade ties with ASEAN, Nikkei...
Thursday 10 March 2022
Sercomm has brisk order visibility, but fends off materials shortages
Networking device maker Sercomm has said it expects customer orders in 2022 to remain brisk, but expressed concern over the persisting crisis of materials shortages.
Wednesday 2 March 2022
Southeast Asia reports record high smartphone shipments in 2021
According to Counterpoint Research's report regarding Southeast Asia, smartphone shipments hit a record high in 2021, thanks to increasing numbers of users changing to 5G and digital...
Tuesday 1 March 2022
SEA roundup: Volocopter to launch air taxi in Singapore in 2024
According to TechWire Asia, air mobility company Volocopter...
Thursday 24 February 2022
Southeast Asia: The allure of play-to-earn blockchain games
The blockchain gaming market is worth billions of dollars and Southeast Asia (SEA) is one of its key markets. The concept of play-to-earn has made the virtual gaming world very popular...
Thursday 17 February 2022
SEA smartphone shipments hit record high in 2021
According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia grew 5% for the year of 2021, compared to 2020.
Monday 14 February 2022
SEA roundup: Indonesia calls for more global deals on energy transition
Energy transition is becoming a big topic for the world in the 2020s. The president of Indonesia said developing nations will need more global deals to promote their energy transition...
Friday 11 February 2022
Philippines 2021 semiconductor, electronics export value rises 12.91%
The Philippines recorded a total export value of US$45.92 billion for semiconductors and electronic products for 2021, increasing 12.91% on year and comprising 61.52% of total export...
Monday 7 February 2022
SEA roundup: Singapore expects more SPAC listings in 2022
Foxconn signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesia to manufacture in Batang, while Singapore is expecting more SPAC deals after easing restrictions for such listings...
Monday 17 January 2022
Vietnam holds competitive advantages in Asia supply chain: report
Vietnam has the second-lowest operating costs among nine popular manufacturing locations in Asia and is a market with great potential for logistics development, according to a new...
Monday 10 January 2022
Importance of Southeast Asia semiconductor industry highlighted by COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on the global semiconductor industry has varied by region, as main chip production bases such as Taiwan and South Korea have dealt well with the pandemic. However,...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
RCEP helps auto suppliers cut costs
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) taking effect on January 1, 2022 is likely to enhance regional trade of automotive components and products such as electric...
Tuesday 28 December 2021
SPAC-merging SEA tech unicorns future remains in limbo
Southeast Asia's (SEA) first decacorn Grab slide more than 20% in its Nasdaq debut on December 2 following the company's record US$40 billion merger with a SPAC, Altimeter Growth...