Taiwan-based tier-1 high-density interconnect (HDI) board maker Compeq Manufacturing has opened its first production base in Southeast Asia located in Thailand. The facility will initially focus on producing printed circuit boards (PCB) for low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites with mass production set to begin in the first quarter of 2025
India's Kaynes Semiconductor has aligned with a major anchor customer in the power domain, focusing on IGBT (Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor) and IPM (Intelligent Power Module) products for the industrial and automotive markets, the company said
Samsung Electronics is stepping up talent recruitment in China to advance next-generation semiconductor development. With China's rapidly growing semiconductor IP market, Samsung is actively forging strategic partnerships with local firms to strengthen its foothold and accelerate innovation in the region
Japanese semiconductor testing equipment firm Advantest has announced its latest testing solutions for advanced applications such as high-end memory, 5G, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC). The company is also closely monitoring Rapidus's progress in mass-producing 2nm chips
As global demand for semiconductors continues to rise, Indian companies are progressively stepping up to fill the gap traditionally addressed through imports. Suchi Semicon is leading this transformation by establishing Gujarat's first Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility, aiming to reduce India's dependence on foreign semiconductors
Amid growing US-China tensions, display maker EDT is preparing to diversify its manufacturing footprint beyond Taiwan, joining a wider industry shift that could reshape Asia's tech supply chains. As global manufacturers seek to diversify their supply chains beyond China while maintaining their Taiwan operations, many are adopting what's known as the Taiwan +1 strategy - keeping core operations in Taiwan while expanding to an additional production base in Southeast Asia. EDT sees significant opportunities in this Taiwan +1 strategy, with plans for production line investments in Southeast Asia set for 2025
Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and VP for its India operations, succeeding Sanjay Gupta, who was promoted to president of the Asia-Pacific region in July. Lobana will be instrumental in advancing Google's strategy to leverage AI across its customer base
IC distributor WT Microelectronics announced on December 16 that it will acquire a 20% stake in WT Semiconductor from Excelpoint founder and CEO Albert Phuay Yong Hen for approximately US$30.08 million. This move aims to expedite the integration process between the two companies and enhance operational efficiency
The Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 showcased 43 brands from nine regions, highlighting Chinese automakers' dominance in the EV sector. Chinese brands capitalized on growing EV demand, reshaping Thailand's automotive market and export strategies
Japan is advancing its ambitious space solar power program through foundational experiments designed to collect solar energy in space and transmit electricity back to Earth
The surging AI market has driven unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), placing significant strain on supply chains. In early August, reports surfaced that the Biden administration was planning stricter semiconductor export controls, targeting China's access to HBM—a key component for AI chips—and the equipment needed for its manufacturing
The Japanese government has accelerated plans to develop a next-generation supercomputer by the fiscal year 2030, succeeding the renowned Supercomputer Fugaku. This ambitious project, seeking to accelerate research and development, marks a significant step forward in Japan's technological landscape
According to ET News, SK Hynix is setting its sights on the semiconductor packaging market by offering packaging foundry services, a move that analysts say capitalizes on its expertise in high bandwidth memory (HBM)
Following Huawei's recent advancements, TCL, a leading Chinese home appliance brand, has revealed its dual-folding technology, signaling potential plans for a tri-fold smartphone. This move has sparked industry speculation on whether Samsung Electronics will join the competition in the tri-fold smartphone segment
