The Rise of Malaysia

ICT and semiconductor industry's growing interest in Malaysia.

The US-China trade war has resulted in many companies seeking non-Chinese production sites as alternatives.

Malaysia is receiving increased interest from the ICT and semiconductor industries and emerging as a viable destination for production relocation.

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IN THE NEWS

Monday 19 May 2025

Substrate makers' China exit stalls as SEA relocation falls short

Amid the renewed US-China trade tensions and fierce price competition from Chinese peers, the industry trend of "China Minus One" has resurfaced, spreading from outsourced semiconductor...

Monday 19 May 2025

How ASE is reinventing chip testing in Singapore—and betting big on silicon photonics

Singapore and Malaysia's collaborative "Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone" has emerged as a magnet for investment, positioning the region as a pivotal node in Southeast Asia's...

Friday 16 May 2025

Tariff truce tremors: supply chains reeling from three aftershocks

Following recent trade talks, the US and China have reached a temporary pause on escalating tariffs, with both sides retreating from previously announced increases. While the deal...

Thursday 15 May 2025

Venture Corp reports 7.5% revenue drop in 1Q25 on weaker consumer tech demand

Venture Corp reported declining revenue in the first quarter, as improved product durability in its Lifestyle Consumer segment curbed replacement demand. Despite the dip, the Singapore-based...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Microsoft accelerates AI, talent push in SEA—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand in focus

DIGITIMES visited Singapore, Malaysia, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to explore how Microsoft is shaping the AI landscape in Southeast Asia. The...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Interview: highly complementary AI ecosystems in Singapore and Malaysia—analyzing Microsoft's ASEAN strategy

The world is in the midst of an AI revolution, with data center supply chains becoming central to the electronics industry. As software and hardware converge, the focus on "sovereign...

Monday 12 May 2025

Exclusive: AI implementation challenges reshape government roles in ecosystem success

During an in-depth reporting trip to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), DIGITIMES explored the evolving AI landscape through exclusive interviews with Microsoft executives...

Monday 12 May 2025

Trans-Sun Materials Technology's three-pronged growth strategy to expand SEA capacity

Trans-Sun Materials Technology has observed a growing demand for advanced transmission solutions in global data centers and AI servers due to the rapid advancement of generative AI...

Monday 12 May 2025

Malaysia eyes climb up the tech ladder as Southeast Asia's semiconductor veteran

Malaysia boasts resilient economic and industrial fundamentals, underpinned by reliable infrastructure, natural resource availability,...

Monday 12 May 2025

Trump's tariffs rattle Southeast Asia: What it means for Taiwan's supply chain strategy

The latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump is shaking up Southeast Asia's manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to nations that form the backbone of Taiwan's electronics...

Friday 9 May 2025

FICG accelerates global expansion as Trump's tariff deadline nears

As the 90-day grace period for the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs approaches, FIC Global (FICG) is intensifying its global diversification strategy. In an exclusive interview...

Thursday 8 May 2025

Malaysia's semiconductor strategy advances as AT&S high-volume plant delivers AMD AI chip substrates

Austria's AT&S has begun high-volume manufacturing at its new facility in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia's ambition to climb the semiconductor...

Thursday 8 May 2025

Can Malaysia make leap from assembly to advanced packaging leader?

Malaysia's semiconductor industry, currently accounting for approximately 7% of global semiconductor exports with annual revenue of around RM575 billion (approx. US$130 billion),...

Thursday 8 May 2025

Solar industry reveals ultimate impact of US tariff tsunami

The US recently imposed final anti-dumping duties on solar cell and module manufacturers from four Southeast Asian countries—Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia—with...

Wednesday 7 May 2025

ASEAN+3 reaffirms commitment to regional financial stability amid global uncertainties

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the ASEAN+3 countries convened in Milan on May 4, 2025, for the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance...

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