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Tuesday 7 October 2025
Malaysia denies talks with China on rare earth refinery but reaffirms long-term ambitions for sector
Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional has denied reports that it is in talks with a Chinese state-owned firm to build a rare earth processing plant, after Reuters cited...
Thursday 2 October 2025
US proposed chip manufacturing ratio raises Malaysia trade concerns
The US government is reportedly weighing a policy that would require companies to manufacture and import semiconductor chips in the US on a 1:1 ratio, with additional tariffs imposed...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Malaysian EMS giant posts first quarterly loss in five years on tariffs
V.S. Industry Bhd. reported a rare quarterly loss, its first in more than five years, as reciprocal tariffs and weaker customer demand weighed on sales. The Malaysian electronics...
Sunday 28 September 2025
SEA emerges as key hub amid shifting PCB supply chains
Taiwan-based Ampoc, a distributor and manufacturer of PCB wet process equipment and semiconductor materials, anticipates increasing overlap between PCB and semiconductor industries...
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Singapore gains ground in OSAT; KYEC reportedly boosts regional expansion
King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC), a top IC testing service provider, said it will inject SGD100 million into its Singapore unit, fueling speculation that the move is paving the way...
Friday 12 September 2025
Malaysia steps up semiconductor drive as G2 rivalry spurs new investments
Malaysia is emerging as a key beneficiary of the intensifying US-China technology rivalry, attracting billions in foreign investment as it seeks to cement its role as a critical player...
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Malaysian IC design house Oppstar and Inventec to develop AI chips together
Malaysia's IC design firm Oppstar has entered into two MoUs with Inventec to collaborate on next-generation AI chips and form a joint venture (JV), according to documents filed with...
Tuesday 9 September 2025
SEA political turmoil impacts PC sales; Acer aims for 4Q25 rebound
Political turbulence across key Southeast Asian markets has created both challenges and opportunities for Acer's regional operations.
Tuesday 2 September 2025
China offers Malaysia rare earth tech — state partnerships only
Malaysia has revealed that China is prepared to offer assistance in developing rare earth processing technology, contingent upon partnerships involving Malaysian state-owned compan...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
BYD to open first Malaysian electric vehicle assembly plant in Tanjong Malim
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Auto plans to establish its inaugural assembly plant in Malaysia, situated in Tanjong Malim, Perak. The facility is slated to begin operations...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Malaysia advances IC design ambitions with launch of MARS1000 edge AI chip
Malaysia has launched its first locally designed edge AI processor, the MARS1000, developed by SkyeChip Sdn Bhd. Unveiled at the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association Merdeka...
Monday 25 August 2025
South Korea's AI fix to its tariff disrupted ASEAN playbook
The US tariff policies have disrupted global supply chains, hitting South Korea not only by imposing a 15% reciprocal tariff but also by impacting the ASEAN countries where South...
Friday 22 August 2025
AUO subsidiaries present smart manufacturing and carbon management tools

Two subsidiaries of AUO Corporation—AUO Digitech and AUO Envirotech—are set to showcase a suite of AI-powered sustainability...

Thursday 21 August 2025
Yulon Finance stabilizes core business momentum with 75.3% annual revenue growth in Southeast Asia for 1H25
Yulon Finance, a car finance firm of the Yulon Group, held its online earnings call for the second quarter of 2025 on August 20. The company summarized its second-quarter 2025 operating...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
AMD opens new office and engineering lab in Penang
AMD recently inaugurated a new office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas, marking a major expansion of its global business services and engineering operations in Malaysia.