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Thursday 15 August 2024
Tesla hits pause on Thai factory plans, focuses on charging stations; Malaysia and Indonesia left waiting
Tesla has reportedly paused its plans to build a factory in Thailand and will instead focus on establishing charging stations
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Topoint anticipates 4Q24 pilot runs for new Thai plant
Taiwan-based Topoint Technology, which manufactures drill bits for producing IC substrates and PCBs and also accepts OEM drilling orders from clients, expects to begin pilot runs at its new Thai plant in the fourth quarter of 2024
Wednesday 14 August 2024
China-based brands shoot for Vietnam's high-end mobile phone market
Vietnam's smartphone market is becoming more competitive, and every company is fighting for business opportunities in AI and high-end mobile phones
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Penang to host inaugural 2024 Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Summit with strong Chinese presence
Malaysia, after hosting SEMICON Southeast Asia in May, is set to hold the first Asia Pacific Semiconductor Summit and Expo (APSSE) from October 16 to 18, showcasing the country's rising prominence in the global semiconductor industry. However, Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain appears to be notably absent from the event
Monday 12 August 2024
Government support fuels Malaysia's new Infineon Kulim plant
Infineon inaugurated its new 8-inch SiC semiconductor plant in Kulim, Malaysia, on August 8
Monday 12 August 2024
Thailand transforms into EV hub as Chinese manufacturers gain ground amid economic challenges
Thailand, a key automotive hub in Southeast Asia, is undergoing a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). Driven by government incentives, many Chinese companies are entering the market. However, the country faces challenges, including a slower-than-expected economic recovery
Friday 9 August 2024
Chang Wah Electromaterials appoints new CEO as subsidiary CWTC announces major US$100M expansion in Malaysia
Chang Wah Electromaterials Inc. (CWE), a leading semiconductor materials and distribution company based in Taiwan, recently held a board meeting where the promotion of General Manager of Sales, Thomas Huang, to CEO was approved
Friday 9 August 2024
Taiwan-based PCB industry navigates sustainability demands amid SEA expansion
Approaching the final quarter of 2024, major PCB and IC substrate manufacturers are expanding operations in Southeast Asia to reduce dependence on Chinese production. Needless to say, geopolitical tensions are poised to impact the PCB and IC substrate ecosystem in 2025. In addition, environmental concerns are pushing PCB makers to address carbon reduction demands from key clients lest they lose orders in an increasingly eco-conscious market
Friday 9 August 2024
What makes Malaysia so attractive to companies like Enovix and Infineon?
Enovix, a next-generation 3D silicon-lithium battery design and manufacturing company founded in 2007, is a global leader in high-performance battery technology. On August 8, it announced the opening of its first high-volume manufacturing facility (hereinafter referred to as Fab2) in Malaysia
Friday 9 August 2024
Five key takeaways from Infineon 8-inch SiC fab opening event
Infineon has built a new plant in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Malaysia, dedicated to generating 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafers. Here are five major takeaways from the new facility's opening
Thursday 8 August 2024
Infineon's US$8 billion plant to boost Malaysian chip ambitions
Malaysia is gaining more heft in the global supply chain as Infineon Technologies AG opens a major semiconductor manufacturing complex in the country, the Southeast Asian nation's leader said
Thursday 8 August 2024
Infineon opens new SiC fab in Malaysia
Infineon Technologies is set to unveil a new silicon carbide (SiC) wafer fab at its plant site in Kulim, Malaysia, which aims to move from 6-inch to 8-inch production in 2025. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Infineon's CEO Jochen Hanebeck are expected to preside over an opening ceremony for the new fab on August 8
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Vietnam's Hanoi aims for semiconductor hub status bolstered by new law and major investments
In June 2024, Vietnam enacted the Capital Law, prioritizing semiconductor investment in Hanoi and offering various incentives from the city government
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Infineon completes sale of Philippines and South Korea backend sites to ASE
Infineon Technologies has completed the sale of its two backend manufacturing sites, one in Cavite, Philippines, and one in Cheonan, South Korea, to two fully owned subsidiaries of ASE, a Taiwan-based provider of independent semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and test, according to the semiconductor IDM company
Thursday 1 August 2024
Taiwanese investments surge in Vietnam, driven by supply chain diversification
Vietnamese media reports indicate that Taiwanese companies are increasing their investments in Vietnam to diversify their supply chains
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