Cooling module manufacturer Microloops announced plans to expand its liquid cooling plate production capacity in Vietnam and China to address growing demand for liquid cooling solutions. Currently, Microloops' monthly liquid cooling plate output in China stands at 5,000 units, but by 2026, combined capacity across both locations is expected to reach 40,000 units, reflecting the rapid adoption of server liquid cooling technology

As countries tighten controls on advanced chips and AI computing demand surges, how China secures compute resources matters globally. DIGITIMES Research reports H3C, a top Chinese server maker, has expanded exports into ASEAN and Central Asia since 2023, reshaping supply chains and offering alternative routes around US trade pressures

The global PCB industry continues to deepen its Southeast Asia footprint. Among the latest moves, Allied Circuit (ACCL) and Japanese firm Meiko have recently announced a joint venture to build a new factory in Vietnam focused on high-layer count (HLC) PCB capacity. The plant is expected to enter mass production by the second quarter of 2027, prioritizing the AI server PCB market opportunity

Analog Devices has officially launched its advanced manufacturing facility in Thailand, aiming to enhance the company's advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities while promoting a more resilient and sustainable semiconductor production footprint across the Asia-Pacific region

Malaysia's semiconductor industry is closely monitoring helium supply risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, though companies have not yet reported operational disruptions

Lynas Rare Earths has achieved first production of samarium oxide at Lynas Malaysia, expanding its range of separated heavy rare earth oxides to three and reinforcing its status as the only commercial producer of separated HRE oxides outside China, developments that could affect global supply chains for high-performance magnets and advanced technologies

Fitpower officially inaugurated its new office in Puchong Financial Corporate Center (PFCC), Selangor, Malaysia, this week, marking the launch of its Malaysian subsidiary. The move expands Fitipower's global R&D footprint and deepens collaboration within Southeast Asia's semiconductor supply chain

Intel's advanced packaging complex in Malaysia is expected to begin operations later this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, as the company advances its assembly and testing capabilities and the government emphasises upskilling local talent

Display driver IC (DDIC) packaging leader Chipbond outlined three key growth drivers at its recent earnings call that are expected to support its core driver IC business despite industry headwinds through 2026. While consumer electronics demand may face pressure from memory price declines, these new initiatives aim to offset sector downturns

Lynas Rare Earths has signed a binding letter of intent to supply rare earth oxides to the US Department of Defense (DOD) over the next four years. According to Lynas, the agreement is valued at US$96 million and covers both heavy and light rare earth products

ByteDance, the Chinese technology company best known as the owner of TikTok, is seeking to secure large amounts of advanced artificial intelligence computing power outside China, underscoring the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the global AI chip supply chain

The global semiconductor industry is rapidly expanding production capacity, with Taiwan, the US, and China accelerating memory, advanced packaging, and wafer foundry construction plans. Supply chain sources report a sharp order increase for 2026, driven not only by TSMC's large-scale expansions in Taiwan and the US but also by accelerated memory fab projects from Nanya Technology and Micron, alongside continuous growth in China's semiconductor output

Often dubbed the "Little Red Dot," Singapore is a city-state that lacks natural resources, and previously even had to turn to neighboring countries for drinking water. Yet in a span of just six decades, it has transformed from a barren island expelled by Malaysia into an advanced nation with one of the highest per capita incomes worldwide and now wields significant influence on the global stage

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on March 2 and agreed to launch negotiations to upgrade the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). The upgrade expands cooperation beyond traditional trade into artificial intelligence (AI), small modular reactors (SMR), space and satellite technology, and quantum science, reflecting a shift toward structured technology and energy collaboration