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Thursday 9 January 2025
Malaysia and Singapore sign Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement
On January 7, 2025, Malaysia and Singapore signed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement to boost cooperation and investment between Johor and Singapore, utilizing...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Micron breaks ground on new HBM advanced packaging facility in Singapore
Micron Technology initiated construction on Wednesday (January 8, 2025) of a new High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) advanced packaging facility adjacent to its existing facilities in Sing...
Monday 6 January 2025
Chinese AI firm SenseTime cuts back on Singapore office space
SenseTime Group is reducing its office footprint in Singapore, scaling back once-lofty ambitions at a time when it is struggling to compete in the post-ChatGPT era.
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...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
WT Microelectronics acquires 20% stake in WT Semiconductor to accelerate integration of Singapore subsidiary
IC distributor WT Microelectronics announced on December 16 that it will acquire a 20% stake in WT Semiconductor from Excelpoint founder and CEO Albert Phuay Yong Hen for approximately...
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...
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Challenges in developing semiconductor industries in emerging countries
In response to the semiconductor shortages caused by the pandemic and the ongoing tensions between the US and China, countries have increasingly focused on strengthening their semiconductor...
Thursday 5 December 2024
VSMC breaks ground on Singapore 12-inch fab, mulling second facility
VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC), a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors formed in September 2024, celebrated...
Wednesday 4 December 2024
NXP and TSMC affiliate plan to expand US$8 billion Singapore plant
NXP Semiconductors NV and a TSMC affiliate are discussing an expansion of their US$7.8 billion Singapore venture, recognizing a need to diversify chip production in anticipation of...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
PC Partner relocates headquarters to avoid US export restrictions
Hong Kong-based graphics card manufacturer PC Partner has strategically relocated its headquarters to Singapore to navigate US export controls on chips to China. The company has also...
Friday 15 November 2024
Topco Scientific on track to meet 2024 revenue targets
Topco Scientific, a Taiwan-based semiconductor materials supplier, remains confident in achieving its 2024 revenue targets, bolstered by increasing demand from China's foundry sect...
Monday 11 November 2024
Tata in talks with Singapore for semiconductor cooperation
During a visit to India, a senior Singapore government official confirmed ongoing discussions with India's Tata Group regarding semiconductor development cooperation. This initiative...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Donald Trump's victory sparks SEA concerns over China +1 strategy amid tariff threats
Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election has raised concerns about potential new tariffs and their impact on Southeast Asia's "China +1" strategy. Countries in the region...
Wednesday 6 November 2024
F1 and Lenovo on track to drive the era of AI-powered racing
Formula 1 has long been the arena for world-renowned racing teams and drivers. Now, with the rise of AI and cutting-edge technologies, it has also become a major battleground for...