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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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Monday 23 May 2022
SEA roundup: China lockdown disrupts supply chain in Thailand
Thailand is seeing delivery of goods delayed from China due to lockdowns in major ports; SpaceX's starlink is expected to kickstart in Malaysia and the Philippines next year.
Wednesday 18 May 2022
DNeX and Foxconn subsidiary to build and operate 12-inch wafer fab plant in Malaysia
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Tuesday 3 May 2022
SEA roundup: Toyota Thailand receives subsidies for BEV
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Tuesday 12 April 2022
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Wednesday 6 April 2022
SEA roundup: US to strengthen trade ties with ASEAN through IPEF
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Monday 28 March 2022
SEA roundup: Indonesia to impose stricter rules on Internet content
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Monday 28 March 2022
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Tuesday 22 March 2022
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Leadframe supplier Chang Wah Technology (CWTC) has seen the visibility of orders from its IDM customers for automotive and industrial applications extended to 2023, according to the...
Monday 21 March 2022
SEA roundup: Google launches US$6 million sustainability fund for APAC NPOs
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Friday 18 March 2022
BDT starts shipping dialyzers to Malaysia
BenQ Dialysis Technology (BDT) has obtained Malaysia's medical device approval for its BenQ Qflux Dialyzer and will start shipping the dialyzer to Malaysia this month.
Monday 14 March 2022
SEA roundup: Softbank no longer investing in Borneo project
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Monday 7 March 2022
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Tuesday 1 March 2022
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Thursday 24 February 2022
Southeast Asia: The allure of play-to-earn blockchain games
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Thursday 24 February 2022
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