Melexis, a Belgium-based microelectronics solutions provider, recently announced the opening of its largest wafer testing plant in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) released a report on July 29 revealing intriguing insights into Taiwan's R&D investment and technology export trends. The report highlighted record-breaking R&D expenditure in 2022 and a significant shift in Taiwan's largest technology export market, with Singapore surpassing China
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) is promoting the application of 5G private networks to increase the competitiveness of all industries by combining 5G with semiconductor manufacturing, information communication technology, petrochemical, and construction industries
As Taiwan's manufacturing industry diversifies its supply chain in accordance with the China+1 strategy and the government's Southbound policy, it has been relocating factories to Southeast Asian countries
Thailand's Ministry of Energy has announced that it will freeze electricity prices at THB4.18 (approximately US$0.12 ) per unit until the end of 2024. This decision aims to alleviate financial pressure on businesses and consumers amid a challenging economic environment
US-based semiconductor solutions provider Qorvo has partnered with electronic design automation software and engineering services supplier Cadence Design Systems to help Vietnam boost the talent training efforts of the local semiconductor industry
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD is rapidly expanding its presence in Southeast Asia. The company plans to establish new assembly plants in Cambodia and Indonesia to complement its existing facility in Rayong, Thailand. BYD is also growing its dealership network and introducing more competitively priced models in the region
A recent survey reveals that Malaysia's electrical, electronics, and semiconductor sectors are optimistic about the market in the third quarter of 2024, and are actively recruiting talent
Following the Acer-Indkal Technologies partnership in the smartphone market, Acer CEO Jason Chen clarified that Acer is not re-entering the smartphone market
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and SK Telecom (SKT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate over the next two years on developing next-generation networks, including 6G. This partnership is expected to enhance network performance and security, improve customer experience, and drive innovation in the telecommunications industry
Belgian-based microelectronics solutions provider Melexis has inaugurated its new factory in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This facility, now Melexis' largest wafer testing plant, represents an investment of approximately EUR 70 million ($76 million)
Hoping to get the 140,000 talents needed for industrial development by 2030, Taiwan's Chip-based Industrial Innovation (CbI) Program is actively attracting international students from Southeast Asia and Central/Eastern Europe to come for internships in Taiwan.
