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Monday 1 July 2024
Weekly news roundup: Indian chip companies look to smaller cities, fire at Micron Taiwan fab raises chip price concerns
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of June 24 – June 28
Thursday 27 June 2024
Chinese firms eye Malaysia to dodge rising US tariffs
Amid rising US tariffs on select Chinese products, Chinese firms are considering relocating production to Malaysia to avoid hefty taxes
Thursday 27 June 2024
Semco begins mass production of ABF substrates in Vietnam, eyes AI server market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has commenced mass production at its ABF substrate plant in Vietnam, following a KRW 1 trillion (US$ 720 million) investment announced in 2021. This milestone, achieved after 2.5 years, positions the company to compete in the burgeoning AI semiconductor substrate market
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Challenges to Singapore's semiconductor surge: high costs, limited space and regional rivalries
Singapore is attracting major semiconductor investments, thanks to its strong labor force, advanced research capabilities, and solid manufacturing infrastructure
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Malaysia fast becoming semiconductor hub
Malaysia is fast becoming a semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia, with efforts being devoted particularly to expanding its advanced packaging, IC design, and AI sectors
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Wistron to invest US$24.5 Million to build new factory in Vietnam's Ha Nam Province
Taiwan-headquartered electronics manufacturer Wistron, a major Apple supplier, is investing $24.5 million in a new factory in Vietnam's northern province of Ha Nam, according to a report published by a local media, the Investor Vafie Magazine
Monday 24 June 2024
Smart cockpit features of Chinese cars woo young Thai buyers
Chinese carmakers are accelerating their entry into Thailand
Friday 21 June 2024
VinFast continues expansion despite global EV growth slowdown
Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is undeterred by the global slowdown in EV growth and the company's underperformance in the US market, as it continues its expansion in Asia
Thursday 20 June 2024
Samsung's secret to winning the semiconductor talent war: maintain net inflow
When talent is in short supply from upstream to downstream of the semiconductor industry, those who managed to maintain a net talent influx reflect their competitiveness in salary packages and ambition to win the talent war
Thursday 20 June 2024
Micron reportedly to expand HBM capacity in US and Asia
Micron is expanding its HBM production capacity in the United States and exploring the possibility of manufacturing the product in Malaysia, which is driven by soaring global demand for HBM, which is growing at a triple-digit rate
Thursday 20 June 2024
Chinese EV makers rushing into Thai market
China-based EV makers have set a new milestone as BYD recently opened its 108th showroom in Thailand
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Vietnam's US$1 billion power play: could blackout prevention jeopardize carbon commitments?
To prevent a repeat of the frequent blackouts in 2023, Vietnam has introduced a series of energy-saving measures
Monday 17 June 2024
H3C partners with Foxconn on Malaysia data center investment amid Tsinghua Unigroup further acquisition
H3C Technologies, owned by Tsinghua Unigroup and HPE, recently announced that it will collaborate with Foxconn to establish its first overseas factory in Malaysia
Monday 17 June 2024
Weekly news roundup: Rising exports indicate China's semiconductor overcapacity
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of June 10 – June 14
Friday 14 June 2024
Nokia and Foxconn to make 5G products in northern Vietnam
Nokia partnered with Foxconn to make 5G devices in northern Vietnam, which will meet domestic and overseas demands, as manufacturers expand their manufacturing portfolio in the Southeast Asian country
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