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Friday 30 January 2026
Tex Year Industries eyes strong 1H26 growth on India, Vietnam capacity, and specialty chemicals
Tex Year Industries anticipates returning to growth in 2026 following a slight revenue decline in 2025, driven by expanded production capacity in India and Vietnam and the maturation...
Thursday 29 January 2026
Kim Long Motor and BYD plan US$130 million battery factory in Vietnam
Vietnamese automaker Kim Long Motor announced plans to collaborate with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD on a US$130 million battery factory in central Vietnam, signaling...
Thursday 29 January 2026
Why can't tech giants escape China's smartphone production grip?
Global technology companies, including Google, are increasingly shifting new product introduction (NPI) stages away from China to reduce geopolitical risks, with recent reports indicating...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
South Korea's trade with Vietnam grows strongly; sets export value record in 2025
South Korea's total export value surpassed US$700 billion for the first time in 2025, with Vietnam remaining the third-largest trading partner and the second-largest source of South...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Micron breaks ground on US$24 billion advanced NAND fab in Singapore
Micron has started construction on an advanced wafer fabrication facility at its existing NAND manufacturing complex in Singapore, marking a planned investment of approximately US$24...
Friday 23 January 2026
China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment
Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their...
Friday 23 January 2026
ASE Group's USI merges with EugenLight to expand silicon photonics module capacity in Vietnam
ASE Group's co-packaged optics (CPO) strategy is close to complete. In addition to launching advanced packaging solutions that integrate optical engines (OE) and application-specific...
Friday 23 January 2026
Thailand's tech hub ambitions: US$3.1 billion data centers, chip roadmap to 2050
Thailand is reinforcing its ambitions as a regional technology hub, approving US$3.1 billion in data center projects while unveiling a national semiconductor and advanced electronics...
Friday 23 January 2026
BizLink's early move to Malaysia highlights shifting dynamics in global supply chains
As businesses increasingly adopt an "Out of China" approach due to geopolitical pressures, BizLink Group's strategic choice to establish operations in Malaysia early on offers insights...
Friday 23 January 2026
NAND shortages help Phison to enter US server supply chain
Severe NAND flash shortages driven by AI servers have emerged, but have become a growth opportunity for Phison Electronics. Company CEO K.S. Pua said that the shortage is enabling...
Thursday 22 January 2026
Tripod Technology targets over NT$5B in 2026 capex for Vietnam, China expansion

PCB maker Tripod Technology said full-year 2025 revenue reached a record high, and it expects stable momentum heading into 2026 despite...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
US tariff easing slows supply chain shift to Southeast Asia
The US has finalized reciprocal tariffs with several countries, but supply chain sources say customer attitudes toward relocation vary. While server supply chains moving to North America...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Vietnam begins construction of first domestic semiconductor plant
Vietnam has officially begun construction of its first homegrown semiconductor chip manufacturing facility, marking a significant step in the country's plans to develop a domestic...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Thailand emerges as ASEAN PCB hub with Zhen Ding Tech's US$2.1B investment
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) recently approved a major investment plan led by Zhen Ding Tech (ZDT), the world's largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, in partnership...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Foxconn lighthouse factory brings sustainable manufacturing and GenAI-driven decarbonization to Vietnam
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Foxconn Industrial Internet's (FII) Bac Ninh Province facility in Vietnam as the country's first Sustainable Lighthouse Factory, recognizing...