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Tuesday 6 May 2025
Japanese companies significantly boost investment in India following 'Make in India' and PLI schemes
According to a report by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, the number of Japanese companies investing in India has shown significant growth over the past decade, particularly following key government initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing
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Monday 17 November 2025
South Korean firms sound alarm over Vietnam's tech incentive reforms
According to Reuters, South Korean companies, led by tech giant Samsung Electronics, are voicing significant concern over Vietnam's proposed reforms to high-tech investment incentives, warning the changes could inflate costs and deter future foreign investment
Sunday 16 November 2025
Ability Enterprise eyes new SoC development integrating neural network engine
Optical imaging solution supplier Ability Enterprises said tariff issues stemming from regional political tensions are gradually being resolved, allowing flexible adjustments across its manufacturing sites in China, Vietnam, and Taiwan based on customer demand
Friday 14 November 2025
G-Shank sees strong AI-driven growth for stamping parts
G-Shank, a supplier of stamping parts, achieved double-digit revenue growth in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by demand for AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC), according to the company's general manager Ying-Shuo Lin
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Global PMX turns profit in 3Q25 as semiconductor business surges
Global PMX achieved a turnaround to profitability in the third quarter of 2025, driven by a strong surge in its semiconductor segment and aggressive expansion of overseas production capacity. The company, which manufactures and processes precision metal components, expects strong growth momentum going forward
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Chinese EVs force Japanese automakers out of Southeast Asia into India
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are reshaping the global automotive market in 2025, with BYD successfully penetrating Southeast Asian markets long dominated by Japanese automakers. This expansion is escalating competition and forcing strategic shifts among incumbents
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Vietnam’s first wafer fab set for 2026 launch, accelerating push into global chip supply chain

Vietnam plans to bring its first semiconductor manufacturing base online by 2026, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said, underscoring the country's ambition to strengthen its role in the global chip supply chain and position semiconductors as a core driver of economic transformation

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Malaysia strengthens data center ecosystem to advance 2030 'AI Nation' vision
Malaysia is accelerating efforts to build a competitive and sustainable data center ecosystem as part of its national goal to become an "AI Nation" by 2030, supported by clear policy direction and domestic talent development
Tuesday 11 November 2025
China's Unicomp targets global expansion with US$37.5M purchase of SSTI semiconductor

Unicomp Technology Group, a Wuxi-based industrial inspection equipment maker, said its wholly owned unit, Ray Tech Singapore, will acquire a 66% stake in Singapore's SCPL Semiconductor Test & Inspection (SSTI) for SGD48.9 million (approx. US$37.54 million). Once the deal closes, SSTI will become a majority-owned subsidiary and be included in Unicomp's consolidated financial results

Monday 10 November 2025
Malaysia reaffirms AI chip neutrality, adopts Nvidia and Huawei Ascend
Malaysia has reiterated its neutral stance on artificial intelligence (AI) chip selection, ensuring that both Nvidia Corporation and Huawei's Ascend unit chips will be adopted. According to Bernama, as Malaysia's data center industry flourishes, government officials have been asked how the country ensures smooth access to AI chips from both the US and China
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Why Malaysia is attracting the world’s biggest AI data centers

"Electricity is computing power," said Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), predicting that global data center power demand will more than double by 2030. The trend toward hyperscale facilities is accelerating, with each data center in the Americas averaging 100MW of IT capacity, about twice the global average of 50MW. Malaysia has become a key hotspot for US and Chinese tech giants expanding their AI and cloud infrastructure, while Taiwan's average load of just 7MW underscores its lag in large-scale AI development

Tuesday 4 November 2025
Garmin to open first Southeast Asia factory in Thailand
Smartwatch and wearable maker Garmin is set to establish its first factory in Southeast Asia, located in Thailand, to produce smartwatches and other electronic products
Monday 3 November 2025
US signs critical minerals cooperation MOUs with Thailand and Malaysia amid domestic concerns
The ASEAN summit concluded on October 28 with US President Donald Trump signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on critical minerals cooperation with Thailand and Malaysia. The agreements have raised concerns domestically in both countries, prompting official responses to clarify their implications
Monday 3 November 2025
Radiant builds unprecedented team, eyes 2027 for meta-optics launch
Backlight module leader Radiant Opto-Electronics has completed three acquisitions within two years, forming what Chairman Justin Wang calls an unprecedented team. With key technologies secured, the company plans to focus on integration and aims to begin mass production of meta-optic products by 2027
Friday 31 October 2025
UMC and Samsung present advanced packaging trends at APDC 2025
STATS ChipPAC held the Advanced Packaging Developer Conference 2025 (APDC 2025) at Resorts World Sentosa Convention Center in Singapore to explore the future of semiconductor packaging. The forum invited experts from academia and industry, presenting many of STATS ChipPAC's blueprints for advanced packaging and testing technologies
Friday 31 October 2025
Australia’s Lynas deepens Malaysia roots with US$120 million rare earth expansion
Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths announced plans to increase heavy rare earth processing capacity at its Malaysian facility to meet growing market demand. The company will invest MYR500 million (approx. US$120 million) to construct a new plant capable of processing 5,000 tons of heavy rare earth feedstock annually