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Thursday 15 May 2025
JDI to cut over 1,000 jobs in major restructuring, close Mobara plant by 2026
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) confirmed plans on May 15 to lay off over 1,000 employees in Japan as part of a large-scale restructuring, according to reports from Nikkei Asia...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Microsoft accelerates AI, talent push in SEA—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand in focus
DIGITIMES visited Singapore, Malaysia, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to explore how Microsoft is shaping the AI landscape in Southeast Asia. The...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Huawei, Keppel strike energy pact to power low-carbon data centers
Huawei International and Keppel Ltd.'s Infrastructure Division have entered a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop renewable energy solutions, particularly...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
President Lai: Tariffs on Taiwan semiconductors would hurt US tech leadership
In an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, Taiwan President Ching-te "William" Lai stated that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), responding to customer demands,...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Hanwha Semitech establishes new R&D center to meet surging demand for TCB equipment
South Korean TC bonder (TCB) manufacturer Hanwha Semitech recently announced an organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its development capabilities for next-generation...
Monday 12 May 2025
Trans-Sun Materials Technology's three-pronged growth strategy to expand SEA capacity
Trans-Sun Materials Technology has observed a growing demand for advanced transmission solutions in global data centers and AI servers due to the rapid advancement of generative AI...
Monday 12 May 2025
Rayzher, Acter, and Nova Technology ride chip expansion with strong project demand and regional growth
Rayzher, Acter, and Nova Technology all reported robust revenue growth in early 2025, fueled by strong demand from the semiconductor and memory sectors. Backed by expansion projects...
Monday 12 May 2025
Malaysia eyes climb up the tech ladder as Southeast Asia's semiconductor veteran

Malaysia boasts resilient economic and industrial fundamentals, underpinned by reliable infrastructure, natural resource availability,...

Monday 12 May 2025
Trump's tariffs rattle Southeast Asia: What it means for Taiwan's supply chain strategy
The latest round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump is shaking up Southeast Asia's manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to nations that form the backbone of Taiwan's electronics...
Friday 9 May 2025
Indonesia gains favor with Taiwan EMS firms as labor stability trumps supply chain gaps
With the potential return of "Trump 2.0" and a renewed wave of tariffs, speculation is growing over another shift in global supply chains. Yet for Taiwanese electronics manufacturers,...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Chinese rivals threaten Transsion's Africa smartphone crown
Once crowned the undisputed "smartphone king of Africa," China's Transsion is now battling mounting challenges. While revenue continues to climb, the company faces declining margins...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Pegatron ramps up 5G O-Ran strategy in SEA to navigate market shifts and expand telecom infrastructure
In response to the initial US-China trade war, Pegatron Corporation began expanding into Indonesia in 2019, setting up operations in Batam. Finding existing capacity inadequate, they...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Hopper-to-Blackwell shift dents Supermicro's Q3, but recovery seen ahead
On May 6, Supermicro reported fiscal third quarter 2025 net revenue of US$4.6 billion, falling short of its initial forecast as customers paused purchases to evaluate the upcoming...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Taiwan's industrial PC sector adapts to US tariffs with strategic localization and supply chain resilience
Taiwan's industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers are intensifying efforts to localize production and expand their presence in North America amid increasing tariff pressures from the US...
Tuesday 6 May 2025
China chokes rare earth supply—prices triple, global supply chains rattle
China's decision to tighten export controls on seven rare earth elements has sent global prices soaring more than threefold since early April, raising alarms across critical industries,...