Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier NTS has officially opened its new assembly and manufacturing facility in Singapore. Serving as a strategic hub for the Asian market, the facility will provide customers in the region with complex mechanical and mechatronic (cleanroom) assemblies
Thailand is set to make a significant stride in the semiconductor industry with the establishment of its first silicon carbide (SiC) wafer factory, which is expected to begin operation in 2027
On September 20, 2024, Advantech announced the expansion of its operations in Singapore. The move aims to strengthen the company's position in the region's semiconductor and high-tech sectors while fostering local talent development
Vietnam has unveiled its semiconductor roadmap for 2025-2050, aiming to establish three fabs, 20 integrated circuit (IC) backend houses, and 300 IC design houses as part of its goal to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem
Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) has announced plans to expand its production facility in Bắc Ninh Province, Vietnam, with an investment of up to US$1.8 billion in Yên Phong Industrial Park. The expansion will focus on producing OLED displays and electronic components, reinforcing Vietnam's position as a vital hub in Samsung's global supply chain
Chinese semiconductor firms are rapidly expanding into Southeast Asia, with ASEAN countries emerging as key partners in their international push. Despite hurdles in developing their own chip industries—Singapore's limited scale, Malaysia's talent gap, and Vietnam's underdeveloped infrastructure—China's capital, technology, and expertise offer significant spillover benefits in the region
Malaysia's goal of boosting investments in its growing technology exports sector is unlikely to be affected by the results of the US election, according to Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul Aziz
Sunrex, a major notebook (NB) keyboard manufacturer and one of Apple's main Magic Keyboard suppliers, has been actively developing products such as touch modules and backlight modules. As brands vigorously promote AI PCs, Sunrex President Ming-Tse Li stated that AI PC keyboards are not significantly different from traditional NB keyboards
Elna Printed Circuits, a subsidiary of PCB manufacturer Global Brands Manufacture (GBM) under Walsin Technology Group, has inaugurated a new PCB facility in Penang, Malaysia
Global Lighting Technologies (GLT), reportedly a major light guide plate supplier for Apple's notebook keyboards, has disclosed plans to construct production capacity in Thailand after its new plant in Vietnam becomes operational
In August, backlight module manufacturers Radiant and Coretronic both reported roughly flat revenues. Looking ahead to the third quarter of 2024, however, both companies believe their operations have the potential to improve. In addition, both companies are expanding their production in Vietnam due to geopolitical factors
To address evolving market and customer demands, Joinsoon Electronics Manufacturing Co Ltd is expediting its capacity transfer. The phase-two expansion at its Thailand facility has been completed and is set to begin production in the third quarter of 2024
As part of its efforts to strengthen its global sales strategy, Ennoconn announced on the evening of September 4 its plan to acquire a 53.38% stake (193,173,439 shares) in Nera Telecommunications (NERA) from major shareholder Asia Systems Ltd
Reports suggest that Intel's expansion plan in Penang, Malaysia, has been "partially delayed," sparking public curiosity about its potential connection to Intel's global layoff plan. However, Intel has since refuted these claims, asserting that there will be no changes to the expansion plan and denying earlier reports of any delays
