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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...
Monday 2 August 2021
Southeast Asia roundup: COVID surge disrupts car production, prompts new rail route for cargo
A surge in COVID infections in Southeast Asia is hitting Japanese carmakers' production in the region. And COVID-inflicted disruptions to logistics services have prompted Vietnam...
Monday 2 August 2021
ASC 100: Hana Microelectronics branches out to 5G, SiC industries
For years, the business of Hana Microelectronics, the leading EMS provider in the Southeast Asia region, took off as orders divert from, to, or within China. Its business in China...
Friday 30 July 2021
Primax expects acoustic components sales to drive 3Q21 growth
Primax Electronics has expressed optimism about its operations in the third quarter of 2021, citing robust growth of its acoustic components sales.
Thursday 29 July 2021
ASC 100: Thailand-based AAPICO Hitech expands from jig maker to OEM car parts supplier
Listed on Thailand stock Exchange in 2002, AAPICO Hitech was founded in 1996 by Yeap Swee Chuan and headquartered in Thailand. AAPICO expanded from manufacturing jigs and stamping...
Thursday 29 July 2021
ASC 100: Fabrinet, optical transceiver manufacturer, makes to the top 10 employers in Thailand
Fabrinet is one of the world's largest manufacturers of optical transceivers. Headquartered in George Town, Cayman island, Fabrinet was founded in 2000 by Seagate co-founder David...
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Public cloud service business booming in Southeast Asia
Public cloud service providers, including Amazon Wireless Services (AWS), Azure, Alibaba Cloud (Aliyun) and Google Cloud, have enhanced their deployments in Southeast Asia, expecting...
Tuesday 27 July 2021
China and South Korea car makers vying for SE Asia EV market
China's Great Wall Motors and South Korea's Hyundai Motor are challenging Japan's dominance in Southeast Asia's car market.
Monday 26 July 2021
Asian countries see mixed 5G progresses
5G subscriptions are growing at a rate of about one million per day. 5G is expected to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history, compared to 4G LTE. It is estimated...
Wednesday 21 July 2021
Thailand subsidiary is regional hub for Delta Electronics
Delta Electronics (Thailand), the subsidiary of Taiwan-based Delta Electronics, has become the regional business headquarters and manufacturing center in India and Southeast Asia...
Monday 19 July 2021
Vietnam most attractive to Europe-based enterprises operating in ASEAN
Of Europe-based enterprises operating in ASEAN, 60% think Vietnam offers the best opportunities for them to increase investment and expand operation in the region, according to a...
Thursday 15 July 2021
HDD makers to see supply constrained in 2H21
A resurgence of the COVID-19 in Thailand, coupled with shortages of certain chips and components, may disrupt shipments of hard disc drives (HDD) in the second half of 2021 despite...
Thursday 15 July 2021
Thailand smartphone market sees strong growth in 1Q21, says IDC
Thailand's smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2021 grew 70.9% on year and 34.2% on quarter to 6.35 million units, according to IDC.