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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...
Friday 12 September 2025
Auden Techno sees growth in August, Vietnam plant to start production in 2H26
Auden Techno, a Taiwan-based radio frequency antenna and communications module manufacturer, announced its consolidated revenue for August 2025 reached NT$154 million (approx. US$5.08...
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.
Thursday 4 September 2025
Commentary: China and Vietnam brands lead SEA's EV market
In the second quarter of 2025, Southeast Asia's electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 102% year-over-year, driven by affordable battery electric vehicles, rising consumer awareness, government...
Thursday 4 September 2025
Nextlink buys Renova Cloud to enter Vietnam’s cloud market
Taiwan-based Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) is strengthening its international and cloud strategy through its cloud business, Nextlink. FET has announced it has signed a 100%...
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...
Monday 1 September 2025
Research insights: bilateral gaps emerge as Vietnam treads carefully after Trump tariff order
On July 31, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs—ranging from 10% to 41%—on imports from 68 countries and the European Union...
Friday 29 August 2025
Indonesia establishes Mineral Industry Agency to control critical minerals
According to Reuters and Antara, the Indonesian government has launched a Mineral Industry Agency to oversee state control of critical minerals, including rare earth...
Friday 29 August 2025
Tex Year Industries to adjust production across Asia and Americas amid geopolitical pressures
Tex Year Industries is set to optimize its manufacturing operations across Taiwan, Vietnam, the US, and other Asian locations in response to ongoing tariffs and geopolitical challenges...
Friday 29 August 2025
BYD breaks through tariff restrictions, shipping over 900 EVs from Thailand plant to Europe
China's new energy vehicle leader BYD Auto has made headlines for aggressively expanding its overseas market. Its earlier plans to export electric vehicles (EVs) to Taiwan via its...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Youngwoo DSP secures display equipment contract with Samsung Display Vietnam
South Korean display inspection equipment company Youngwoo DSP has signed a supply contract with Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) valued at KRW17.9 billion (approx. US$13.2 million)...
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...
Wednesday 27 August 2025
VinGroup's VinMotion debuts humanoid robots to support EV factory automation in Vietnam
Vietnamese leaders recently observed humanoid robot performances by VinMotion, a subsidiary of Vingroup, signaling the country's growing interest in robotics for industrial applications...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
China's Luxshare delivers strong 1H, forecasts 20–25% profit jump in 3Q
Luxshare Precision Industry Co. delivered robust first-half 2025 results, underscoring resilience from a consumer electronics recovery and its expanding diversification strategy....