Malaysia's data center sector maintains an optimistic outlook despite new US export restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips, which were implemented in the final days of President Joe Biden's administration
BYD has formed a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing platform, to offer discounted rates on up to 50,000 EVs for fleets and drivers. The collaboration extends across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, reports The Edge Singapore
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Infineon Technologies have launched a vendor development program to enhance Malaysia's semiconductor industry
As global manufacturing continues to shift away from mainland China, companies with established operations in Southeast Asia are seeing major opportunities emerge. Tony Chou, managing director of Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) (CCET), emphasized that while the current environment presents favorable conditions, maintaining readiness for various changes remains crucial
Despite ambitious plans to develop its semiconductor ecosystem, Vietnam faces persistent power supply issues that could impede industry growth and foreign investment
Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production facility in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, strengthening its manufacturing presence
The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House may trigger significant global economic disruption. The president-elect's threats to increase tariffs on Vietnamese and Mexican imports could severely impact the supply chains that Taiwanese companies have been developing in recent years
Uncertainties will cloud the forecast in the Asia Pacific region in 2025, according to Acer's president of Pan-Asia operations Andrew Hou. Even so, the company still expects high single-digit or even double-digit growth in its Asia Pacific revenue for 2025, driven by strong performance in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The Asia Pacific region has become Acer's largest single market, accounting for 51% of revenue in the third quarter of 2024
Acer has been experiencing strong sales momentum in Southeast Asia since the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by the popularity of its Predator League e-sports competition, according to Acer Malaysia managing director Kon Tek Yoong. The company anticipates continued growth into 2025, supported by an expected device replacement cycle triggered by upcoming next-generation graphics cards
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to leverage the country's geographical advantages and recent foreign investments to position Malaysia as a hub for energy and chip manufacturing
The Apple Inc. executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late-stage about-face from a minister scuttled a deal, according to people familiar with the matter
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products in its ecosystem, including smartphones, tablets, PCs, and wearable devices, all designed to work seamlessly together
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 their proximity for mutual growth, reports Bloomberg, CNA, and Malay Mail
Senao Networks is navigating the complex geopolitical landscape shaped by the enduring US-China trade tensions. Chairman Tommy Tsai articulated the company's strategic approach amidst these challenges, particularly in light of the upcoming Trump administration and its potential impact on the supply chain dynamics
Apple plans to invest US$1 billion to speed up the iPhone 16 launch in Indonesia, including building an AirTag factory. Indonesian officials met with Apple on January 7 and approved the factory proposal, though other issues are still being negotiated
