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At the end of April, DIGITIMES reporters visited several Southeast Asian countries, with the highlight being the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
At the end of April, DIGITIMES reporters visited several Southeast Asian countries, with the highlight being the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

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Monday 5 May 2025
MediaTek's AI chip blitz catapults ASE to a year's worth of packaging tool orders in one quarter
Amid escalating global trade tensions, Taiwan-based chip designer MediaTek is ramping up efforts around its next-generation flagship smartphone SoCs and Arm-based PC and notebook...
Sunday 4 May 2025
OpenAI's Singapore push cements city-state as Asia-Pacific AI powerhouse
OpenAI is making a decisive push into Asia, with Singapore emerging as a focal point for its regional ambitions. The AI giant is aggressively hiring across a wide range of functions,...
Thursday 1 May 2025
Hot and heavy: JS-SEZ bids to lead AI data center innovation in the tropics
In recent years, Singapore has ceased allowing new data center constructions due to limited land and essential resources such as water and electricity. As a result, many data center...
Wednesday 30 April 2025
CloudMile outlines 3 keys to unlock JS-SEZ potential
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), actively promoted by the governments of Singapore and Malaysia, leverages Johor state's advantages in land, water, electricity,...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Wiwynn’s Johor bet sets the pace for AI’s next supply chain
With the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) rapidly emerging as a beneficiary of the AI data center boom, the region's supply chain is experiencing both new opportunities...
Monday 28 April 2025
FICG rides Johor-Singapore SEZ momentum, eyes deeper expansion with clients in tow
FIC Global, Inc. (FICG), a leading optical communication module provider, is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion as momentum builds around the Johor-Singapore Special Economic...
Monday 28 April 2025
Walsin’s strategic acquisitions in Southeast Asia are set to meet the growing demand for advanced PCBs

The recent acquisitions will enhance Walsin Technology's production capabilities, expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia while meeting...

Monday 28 April 2025
Synopsys discusses SEA IC design: Singapore attracts major players, Malaysia sees rising contenders
Synopsys country manager for Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, Adrian Ng, shared insights with DIGITIMES on the development of the IC design industry in Singapore and Mala...
Monday 28 April 2025
Elna Printed Circuits expands Asian footprint following Japanese acquisition
Global Brands Manufacture, a PCB manufacturer under Passive System Alliance (PSA), is advancing its Asian expansion strategy following the acquisition of Japanese PCB maker Lincstech,...
Monday 28 April 2025
Johor data center index grows; AI supercomputer expected to launch in 3Q25
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), jointly established through contracts signed by Malaysia's Johor state and Singapore, has recently become a focal point for the...
Monday 28 April 2025
Avnet highlights Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone's potential to boost ASEAN economic ties and innovation
Tan Aik-Hoon, Avnet's South Asia & Korea President, highlighted the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone's potential to boost regional economic development through complementary...
Friday 25 April 2025
CloudMile highlights mixed progress in Southeast Asia's AI development
CloudMile Group, a Taiwanese startup specializing in AI-driven cloud services, is extending its reach into Southeast Asia, eyeing rapid growth in AI adoption across the region. In...
Friday 25 April 2025
Why Singapore is the launch pad for AI: SYSTEX Asia chief explains
Singapore is investing SGD150 million (US$114.2 million) in a government-led "Enterprise Compute Initiative" to boost enterprise computing capacity and accelerate advanced AI development...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Malaysia and Singapore sign Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement
On January 7, 2025, Malaysia and Singapore signed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement to boost cooperation and investment between Johor and Singapore, utilizing...