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Wednesday 18 August 2021
Compal acquires Indiana factory from Cal-Comp for car electronics
Compal Electronics has announced that it is acquiring 100% Cal-Comp USA (Indiana)'s shares. Cal-Comp Indiana is the sub-subsidiary of Cal-Comp Thailand. Now Compal and Cal-Comp belong...
Tuesday 17 August 2021
IT industry outlook (2): The roles and plans of EMS firms in Asia
In addition to the rise of Chinese manufacturers in recent years, there are some EMS firms from countries in ASEAN. The amount of international news coverage on their business practices...
Monday 16 August 2021
Equipment maker Acter enjoys robust orders
Cleanroom and turnkey equipment provider Acter continues to enjoy strong from the chipmaking and electronics industry sectors in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, with orders it holds on...
Monday 16 August 2021
Southeast Asia roundup: Foreign investment pours in Thailand and Vietnam; Realme snatched the highest smartphone market share in the Philippines
Vietnam's semiconductor industry is expected huge growth over the course of five years. Despite being stricken by COVID-19, northern Vietnam attracts continuous foreign investment...
Monday 16 August 2021
IT industry outlook (1): Competitors of Taiwanese firms working in ASEAN and India
Since Taiwan launched its New Southbound Policy, Taiwanese enterprises seem to be working all on their own when investing in Southeast Asia and India. But who are their competitors?...
Friday 13 August 2021
Foxconn expects EV to bring in revenues by 2023
EMS provider Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) expects its electric vehicle (EV) business to generate revenues substantially in 2023 when production at its EV factories in the US...
Friday 13 August 2021
Xiaomi becomes the top smartphone brand in Thailand
According to Canalys' latest research report, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi became the number-one smartphone brand in Thailand with a 21% market share in the second quarter this year,...
Friday 13 August 2021
AppWorks raises US$150 million
AppWorks has announced the oversubscribed final close of its Fund III, raising US$150 million. AppWorks said the new fund brings its total assets under management (AUM) to US$212...
Thursday 12 August 2021
ASC 100: Muramoto Electron makes electronics component and car parts
Muramoto Electron (Thailand), or METCO, is a subsidiary established in 1987 in Bangkok, Thailand by Muramoto Industry. METCO manufactures semiconductors, car parts, car stereo components,...
Tuesday 10 August 2021
ASC 100: Thailand's SVI expands production in Cambodia
SVI is an EMS provider established in 1985 in Pathumthani, Thailand. Its main clients include OEMs of telecommunication and network systems, industrial control systems, and car and...
Tuesday 10 August 2021
ASC 100: Loxley goes from selling rice to making EVs
Loxley Public Company, established in 1939 in Bangkok by Yuk Long Lamsam and Andrew Beattie of WR Loxley Company of Hong Kong, initially exported agricultural products, including...
Monday 9 August 2021
ASC 100: Thai Stanley Electric specializes in making auto bulbs, lighting
Headquartered in Muang, Thailand, Thai Stanley Electric Public Company was co-founded by The Sittipol 1919 Company (formerly Seng Nguan Hong (Sittipol) Company) and Japan's Stanley...
Monday 9 August 2021
Southeast Asia roundup: Apple strengthens Vietnam supply chain; COVID disrupts production
Apple is seeking to hiring more managers to accelerate the development of its supply chain in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the wosrening COVID pandemic in Southeast Asia is disrupting local...
Monday 9 August 2021
ASC 100: Thailand's Stark Corporation buys Vietnam cables companies for US$240 million
Founded in 1968 in Bangkok, Thailand, Stark Corporation has been manufacturing and distributing electric wires for more than 50 years. The company also manufactures aluminum and copper...
Wednesday 4 August 2021
Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam see June exports exceed pre-pandemic levels
Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam saw their respective export values for June 2021 exceed the corresponding pre-pandemic monthly figures for June 2019, thanks mainly to economic recovery...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research