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Monday 6 January 2025
Sekisui Chemical to invest US$2 billion in perovskite solar cells by 2030
Sekisui Chemical is set to acquire Sharp's Sakai facility in Osaka to construct a new factory for next-generation perovskite solar cells. Sekisui plans to form a new solar cell company...
Tuesday 31 December 2024
2024 review: Southeast Asia emerges as key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain shifts
Southeast Asia has cemented its position as a crucial hub for technological advancement in 2024, particularly in AI, semiconductors, and electric vehicle (EV) transformation. The...
Monday 30 December 2024
Xiaomi opens its first store in Singapore, targets home appliance market expansion in Southeast Asia
Xiaomi has inaugurated its first store in Singapore, marking a strategic move to enhance its presence in the Southeast Asian market, with a particular focus on home appliances. The...
Wednesday 25 December 2024
Sony Semiconductor doubles image sensor shipments to 20 billion, builds new facility in Kumamoto
A report by Nikkei Asia reveals that Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing, operating mainly from four factories in Kyushu, Japan, has shipped over 20 billion image sensors. To...
Friday 20 December 2024
US tariff expansion to Southeast Asia alarms automotive supply chain
The automotive supply chain is increasingly worried about the potential expansion of US tariffs to Southeast Asia.
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Ventec new Thailand plant set for volume production in 1Q26
Following other PCB firms' expansion moves, niche copper-clad laminate (CCL) specialist Ventec announced plans in November for a production base in Thailand, which will begin volume...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Notebook brands seek production beyond Vietnam as Trump 2.0 tariffs looms
With Donald Trump ready to take office in January 2025, notebook brands are asking their upstream supply chain partners to establish plants outside Vietnam, amid growing concerns...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese solar firm plans Malaysia expansion following US countervailing duty
Days after the US government announced fresh countervailing duties on solar products from Southeast Asian countries, targeting Chinese companies, China-based solar inverter manufacturer...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Asia's floating wind race: South Korea, Taiwan set sail as Japan stays in port?
The competition to dominate Asia's nascent floating offshore wind market is intensifying, with Taiwan and South Korea emerging as frontrunners while Japan's cautious approach risks...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Compeq to begin mass production at new Thailand plant in 1Q25
Taiwan-based tier-1 high-density interconnect (HDI) board maker Compeq Manufacturing has opened its first production base in Southeast Asia located in Thailand. The facility will...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Beyond China: display maker EDT to expand bases in SEA
Amid growing US-China tensions, display maker EDT is preparing to diversify its manufacturing footprint beyond Taiwan, joining a wider industry shift that could reshape Asia's tech...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Google appoints new India head in AI push
Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and VP for its India operations, succeeding Sanjay Gupta, who was promoted to president of the Asia-Pacific region in...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Chinese EV brands take center stage at Thailand auto show
The Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 showcased 43 brands from nine regions, highlighting Chinese automakers' dominance in the EV sector. Chinese brands capitalized on growing...
Monday 16 December 2024
Jarllytech to expand production capacities in SEA in response to Trump 2.0
With Donald Trump poised to take office in January 2025, the acceleration of supply chain relocation is becoming increasingly evident. Tai-yuan Chang, chairman of Jarllytech, a Taiwan-based...
Monday 16 December 2024
US tightens AI chip export rules, targets Southeast Asia as China's GPU smuggling hub
The Biden Administration is expected to unveil new regulations by the end of the year, targeting China's acquisition of advanced AI chips through third-party nations. These measures...