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Friday 26 September 2025
Taiwan sees investment openings in India despite tariff headwinds
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian products, which trade analysts say could pressure India's exports and harm its investment climate. The Taiwan External Trade Development...
Thursday 25 September 2025
Philippines’ pro-US pivot draws Taiwanese network suppliers
Amid changing geopolitical dynamics, Southeast Asia is becoming a key expansion area for Taiwanese manufacturers. The Philippines' shift from pro-China to pro-US, coupled with its...
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...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
LG Innotek doubles production capacity with new factory in Vietnam
LG Innotek has officially commenced operations at its newly completed V3 factory in Haiphong, Vietnam, effectively doubling its camera module production capacity. The expansion is...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
In Southeast Asia’s startup race, the Philippines plays catch-up

With a population nearing 120 million and a median age of just 25, the Philippines is often hailed as Southeast Asia's next economic...

Monday 22 September 2025
Taiwan products win on quality, lose on brand recognition in Philippines
As supply chains reorganize and markets expand, Southeast Asia has emerged as a strategic region that Taiwanese industries cannot afford to overlook. At the recent Taiwan Expo in...
Thursday 18 September 2025
From delay to debut: iPhone 17 gets fast-tracked in Indonesia after US trade deal
Apple is preparing to launch its iPhone 17 series globally — and for the first time, Indonesia will be part of the initial wave of releases.
Thursday 18 September 2025
CoPoS emerges as successor to CoWoS: K&S aligns with AI chip demands
Advanced packaging has emerged as the centerpiece of semiconductor innovation, with industry attention now focused on what will replace the dominant chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS)...
Thursday 18 September 2025
FPT eyes leadership in Vietnam's semiconductor packaging and testing sector
Vietnamese technology giant FPT Corporation is intensifying its push into the semiconductor industry with plans to establish a new backend semiconductor manufacturing facility in...
Thursday 18 September 2025
Taiwan Expo returns to Philippines, signals ASEAN tech push
The Taiwan Expo in the Philippines opened on September 17, 2025 in Manila after a six-year hiatus. James Huang, chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA),...
Wednesday 17 September 2025
TSMC's US success revives semiconductor ambitions across India, Vietnam, and the Middle East
TSMC's successful establishment of a chip manufacturing plant in Arizona has reignited semiconductor development efforts in countries including India, Vietnam, and Qatar. Industry...
Monday 15 September 2025
Panasonic Industry to invest in new factory in Thailand for AI server materials
Panasonic Group's subsidiary, Panasonic Industry, announced plans to construct a new factory in central Thailand with an investment of JPY17 billion (approx. US$115 million). The...
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...