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Tuesday 6 May 2025
Japanese companies significantly boost investment in India following 'Make in India' and PLI schemes
According to a report by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, the number of Japanese companies investing in India has shown significant growth over the past decade, particularly following key government initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing
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Friday 31 October 2025
Australia’s Lynas deepens Malaysia roots with US$120 million rare earth expansion
Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths announced plans to increase heavy rare earth processing capacity at its Malaysian facility to meet growing market demand. The company will invest MYR500 million (approx. US$120 million) to construct a new plant capable of processing 5,000 tons of heavy rare earth feedstock annually
Thursday 30 October 2025
STATS ChipPAC targets 600mm panel-level packaging in roadmap for next-generation AI chips

Dr. Nokibul Islam, Senior Director at STATS ChipPAC, presented the company's advanced packaging technology roadmap at the 2025 Advanced Packaging Developers Conference (APDC), identifying advanced packaging as one of the fastest-growing areas in the semiconductor industry

Thursday 30 October 2025
'Semiconductor paradox' defines next chip boom, says director of Singapore's SSIA

Ang Wee Seng, Executive Director of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), told attendees at the 2025 Advanced Packaging Developers Conference (APDC) that the industry must strengthen collaboration and local networks to navigate geopolitical and resource challenges as it moves toward a projected US$1 trillion market by 2030

Thursday 30 October 2025
JCET unveils Singapore blueprint for next-gen semiconductor packaging
Rising demand for AI, 5G, and high-performance computing (HPC) chips is turning advanced packaging into a key front in the semiconductor race. China's largest OSAT provider and the world's third-largest, JCET Group, is ramping up its global expansion while zeroing in on next-generation packaging innovation
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Intel shifts assembly and testing to Vietnam, plans tech talent recruitment
Intel is planning to relocate part of its assembly, packaging, and testing capacity to Vietnam as part of a global strategic adjustment aimed at optimizing its manufacturing layout and boosting efficiency and competitiveness. The company has requested more support from the Vietnamese government during this transition
Wednesday 29 October 2025
LCD supply chain shift to Vietnam, but still lags behind China
Although the LCD industry supply chain has begun moving from China to Vietnam in the past two years, front-end panel processes remain mainly in China or Taiwan. Sarah Lin, president of Coretronic Corporation, stated that the influx of Chinese component and module suppliers building capacity in Vietnam has created a major test for Vietnam's factory construction speed, human resources, and local culture. After building a new factory in the first half of 2025, Lin believes that Vietnam's manufacturing efficiency is lower than China's
Monday 27 October 2025
US and Malaysia strike deal to secure rare earth supply chain
On October 26, US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the US and Malaysia signed a trade agreement and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on critical mineral supply cooperation
Monday 27 October 2025
China's flock to Vietnam swamps established South Korean companies
Vietnam has grown significantly into a hotspot for companies from South Korea, China, Singapore, and Taiwan to set up factories. The escalation of US-China trade tensions has caused a rapid flood of Chinese companies to expand to Vietnam, drawing significant attention from South Korean businesses already established in the country
Monday 27 October 2025
TEEMA promotes Taiwan-style science parks overseas, with Mexico as priority site
The global electronics industry faces dual challenges of supply chain restructuring and geopolitical risks. To help member companies expand internationally and reduce trade barrier risks, the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) has been actively promoting so-called overseas science parks since Young Liu, chairman of the Foxconn group, took over as TEEMA chairman
Thursday 23 October 2025
Quanta server revenue up 50%, expanding US and Thailand capacities
Quanta Senior Vice President Mike Yang stated that Quanta will continue expanding production capacity in the US and Thailand. Although Taiwan is no longer considering factory expansion, he expects 2025 to once again be an excellent year. Yang shared that Quanta aims to become a collaborator in intelligent production systems
Thursday 23 October 2025
Apple assembles new Vision Pro in Vietnam, signaling broader shift from China

Apple's updated Vision Pro headset, launching this week, may not bring sweeping new features, but the packaging reveals a quietly significant shift: it's assembled in Vietnam

Wednesday 22 October 2025
South Korean AI startup Rebellions partners with Malaysia's Sarawak government in Borneo
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market. According to South Korea's News 1 and MTN, Rebellions signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sarawak's IC design company, SMD Semiconductor, to collaborate on AI chip design and development. The cooperation includes joint semiconductor development, the Sarawak state government's data center initiatives, and joint marketing activities
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Malaysia signals willingness to partner with China and US on rare earth technology
Malaysia has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with both China and the US to develop rare earth processing technologies, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The government emphasized its invitation for China to join efforts in building rare earth processing capabilities amid growing global demand and supply concerns. Malaysia possesses significant rare earth resources but lacks the specialized expertise and technology to fully exploit them
Monday 13 October 2025
Philippine energy transition sparks surge in Taiwan supply chain opportunities
The Philippines has, in recent years, taken a proactive stance on energy transition, aiming to increase the share of renewable energy in its domestic grid to 35% by 2030, 50% by 2040, and beyond 50% by 2050. With the massive renewable energy gap in these aggressive targets, Taiwanese firms are eagerly vying for a slice of this new, emerging market
Monday 13 October 2025
Singapore's Megaspeed faces US and local probes over alleged Nvidia chip diversion to China
Megaspeed International Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based AI computing company, is under intensifying scrutiny as both US and Singapore authorities investigate its alleged role in diverting restricted Nvidia AI chips to China