The Rise of Malaysia

ICT and semiconductor industry's growing interest in Malaysia.

The US-China trade war has resulted in many companies seeking non-Chinese production sites as alternatives.

Malaysia is receiving increased interest from the ICT and semiconductor industries and emerging as a viable destination for production relocation.

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Tuesday 3 June 2025

Tata Electronics reportedly eyes Malaysia for semiconductor acquisition to bolster ATMP capabilities

Tata Electronics is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a semiconductor facility in Malaysia,...

Thursday 29 May 2025

Leadframe maker CWTC upbeat about market, with capacity expansion on track in Malaysia

Taiwan-based leadframe maker Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) is upbeat about 2025 as demand recovers, and will continue to expand its production capacity in Malaysia, according to company...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Malaysia bets on advanced chip design to power US$270 billion semiconductor ambition

Southeast Asian nation pivots from assembly hub to IC design powerhouse amid global supply chain tensions, but faces talent and scaling challenges

Monday 26 May 2025

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Malaysia is walking a diplomatic tightrope as a locally initiated artificial intelligence project involving Chinese tech giant Huawei has drawn scrutiny from both the US and China,...

Friday 23 May 2025

Nvidia bets on Taipei, but can Taiwan deliver?

As Nvidia chooses to build its overseas headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan's government is promising to be more than a host. It wants to be Nvidia's strongest ally. But can it keep that...

Thursday 22 May 2025

SEA smartphone shipments decline as entry-level segment faces uncertainties in 1Q25

After quarters of growth, Southeast Asian countries witnessed declining smartphone shipments in the first quarter as the entry-level segment experienced uncertainties and high inve...

Wednesday 21 May 2025

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Just one day after announcing plans to deploy 3,000 Huawei Ascend-powered AI servers by 2026, Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching abruptly retracted the statement...

Monday 19 May 2025

Phison builds NAND stockpile, accelerates three-pronged AI storage push in SEA and India

Phison Electronics Corp. expects robust growth in the second half of 2025, driven by tighter NAND flash supply and surging demand for its controller chips. The easing of US-China...

Monday 19 May 2025

ASEAN semiconductor market accelerates as ASE spotlights strategic Singapore-Malaysia partnership

As global supply chains pivot toward regional hubs, ASEAN is stepping into the spotlight. Singapore has emerged as a research and development hub for leading integrated circuit (IC)...

Monday 19 May 2025

Substrate makers' China exit stalls as SEA relocation falls short

Amid the renewed US-China trade tensions and fierce price competition from Chinese peers, the industry trend of "China Minus One" has resurfaced, spreading from outsourced semiconductor...

Monday 19 May 2025

How ASE is reinventing chip testing in Singapore—and betting big on silicon photonics

Singapore and Malaysia's collaborative "Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone" has emerged as a magnet for investment, positioning the region as a pivotal node in Southeast Asia's...

Friday 16 May 2025

Tariff truce tremors: supply chains reeling from three aftershocks

Following recent trade talks, the US and China have reached a temporary pause on escalating tariffs, with both sides retreating from previously announced increases. While the deal...

Thursday 15 May 2025

Venture Corp reports 7.5% revenue drop in 1Q25 on weaker consumer tech demand

Venture Corp reported declining revenue in the first quarter, as improved product durability in its Lifestyle Consumer segment curbed replacement demand. Despite the dip, the Singapore-based...

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Microsoft accelerates AI, talent push in SEA—Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand in focus

DIGITIMES visited Singapore, Malaysia, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to explore how Microsoft is shaping the AI landscape in Southeast Asia. The...

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Interview: highly complementary AI ecosystems in Singapore and Malaysia—analyzing Microsoft's ASEAN strategy

The world is in the midst of an AI revolution, with data center supply chains becoming central to the electronics industry. As software and hardware converge, the focus on "sovereign...

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