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Monday 28 April 2025
IMI's global reach to cushion US tariff impact, says Ayala chair
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI), Ayala Corporation's electronics arm, is poised to withstand potential US tariffs, leveraging its global footprint across Asia, Europe, and...
Monday 28 April 2025
Southeast Asia's most advanced manufacturing base: inside Pegatron's new 5G factory in Indonesia
Pegatron Corporation has officially launched its new smart factory in Batam, Indonesia. This facility marks a key step in Pegatron's advanced manufacturing strategy and will serve...
Monday 28 April 2025
Johor data center index grows; AI supercomputer expected to launch in 3Q25
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), jointly established through contracts signed by Malaysia's Johor state and Singapore, has recently become a focal point for the...
Monday 28 April 2025
Avnet highlights Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone's potential to boost ASEAN economic ties and innovation
Tan Aik-Hoon, Avnet's South Asia & Korea President, highlighted the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone's potential to boost regional economic development through complementary...
Monday 28 April 2025
Taiwan's tech service providers expand across Southeast Asia as clients relocate from China
Taiwanese software and IT service providers are expanding across Southeast Asia as manufacturers relocate operations from China, creating new regional opportunities in the shifting...
Saturday 26 April 2025
US tariffs hit Malaysia’s solar exports
The US has imposed sweeping new tariffs on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, raising concerns among Malaysian manufacturers over the impact on their operations and...
Friday 25 April 2025
VinFast pivots to Asia with EV plants in India and Indonesia as losses widen
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is shifting gears toward Asia, accelerating its expansion in the region with new manufacturing plants in India and Indonesia as its...
Friday 25 April 2025
Pegatron opens world's largest 5G smart factory in Indonesia
Pegatron unveiled its new manufacturing facility on Indonesia's Batam Island yesterday, featuring a dedicated 5G private network spanning the entire plant. The facility, developed...
Friday 25 April 2025
CloudMile highlights mixed progress in Southeast Asia's AI development
CloudMile Group, a Taiwanese startup specializing in AI-driven cloud services, is extending its reach into Southeast Asia, eyeing rapid growth in AI adoption across the region. In...
Friday 25 April 2025
Why Singapore is the launch pad for AI: SYSTEX Asia chief explains
Singapore is investing SGD150 million (US$114.2 million) in a government-led "Enterprise Compute Initiative" to boost enterprise computing capacity and accelerate advanced AI development...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Asian nations clamp down on 'source washing' amid rising US tariff pressure
Following the US government's reciprocal tariff measures aimed at curbing trade surpluses and recalibrating supply chains, Asian countries are intensifying efforts to crack down on...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Samsung reportedly eyes India electronics production shift as US tariffs hit Vietnam
The US has imposed retaliatory tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam at rates of 125% and 46%, respectively. This has disrupted the supply chain strategies of major electronics...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
IPC firms brace for tariff fallout, adjust pricing amid uncertainty
As the ripple effects of potential reciprocal tariffs loom, industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers report they remain in close communication with customers and have already adjusted pricing...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
GTOC invests NT$1.7 billion to expand automotive glass business in Vietnam
Glass processing manufacturer G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC) announced a board resolution to invest an additional NT$1.385 billion (US$42.6 million) in its Vietnam project. The board...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Alphabet reportedly redirects Pixel production from Vietnam to India amid renewed tariff disruptions
As the US imposes a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 26% tariff on India, Alphabet executives are reportedly urging Pixel smartphone manufacturers to boost production in India. This shift...