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Monday 26 September 2022
SEA roundup: Apple to produce more tablets, PCs, wearables in Vietnam
JP Morgan predicts Apple will manufacture more products in Vietnam. Malaysia is eyeing an EV share of 38% by 2030.
Monday 12 September 2022
SEA roundup: AMD to increase R&D spending in Singapore
AMD is looking for an R&D expansion in Singapore amid Asia supply chain relocation. BYD and Tesla are increasing their investment in Thailand.
Thursday 8 September 2022
US might build emergency chip stockpile in Indo-Pacific, but Taiwan remains excluded
The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is mulling to build a formal system for sharing semiconductor devices, according to Nikkei Asia. The 14 nations included...
Monday 29 August 2022
SEA roundup: Synopsys shifts investments to Vietnam
US-based Synopsys is increasing investments in Vietnam as it becomes cautious on China. Meanwhile the cooling of the semiconductor industry will drag Malaysia's exports for the rest...
Thursday 18 August 2022
Taiwan enterprises see southbound investments outpace capital injections in China
Taiwan's efforts in promoting its New Southbound Policy, designed to enhance economic and trade ties with ASEAN, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, are paying off significantly...
Monday 15 August 2022
SEIPI requests review of incentives to enhance the Philippines' FDI competitiveness
The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation is seeking a review of the Philippines' incentive system to see if it has been effective in attracting foreign...
Monday 8 August 2022
SEA roundup: Consequences of Pelosi's visit to Taiwan felt in SEA
US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has heightened cross-strait tensions, but countries in Southeast Asia may also feel more geopolitical pressure from China.
Thursday 4 August 2022
SEA PMI mostly down in July except in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Southeast Asia's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) mostly decreased.
Monday 4 July 2022
SEA roundup: Philippines sees solar energy and hybrid vehicle rise
Southeast Asian countries are promoting electrification and green energy; Vietnam sees continuous investment in its tech industry.
Thursday 26 May 2022
Inflation impacts consumer market more than commercial, says Acer
Acer has warned that worsening global inflation may severely dent consumer confidence in the second half of 2022. Despite weakening consumer demand, demand for commercial and gaming...
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.
Monday 16 May 2022
SEA roundup: SP Group supports Vietnam solar energy development
The Philippines and Cambodia are seeing acceleration of EV market developments, while Vietnam has support from a foreign group to build solar energy capacity.
Monday 25 April 2022
SEA roundup: Philippines reforms restrictive old laws to attract foreign investment
The Philippines are attracting more foreign investment in telecommunication, shipping, and railways after its parliament reformed the Foreign Investment Act and Public Service Act,...
Monday 25 April 2022
SFA Semicon Philippines net profits grow 133% in 2021
SFA Semicon Philippines, a subsidiary of South Korea-based SFA Semicon, has reported US$12.8 million in after-tax profits for the year of 2021, leaping 133% on year.
Monday 18 April 2022
SEA roundup: Vietnam to raise minimum monthly wage by US$11 in July
Vietnam's National Wage Council said last week that it will increase region-based minimum wages by 6% starting this July, according to Vietnamplus...