Thailand, a key automotive hub in Southeast Asia, is undergoing a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). Driven by government incentives, many Chinese companies are entering the market. However, the country faces challenges, including a slower-than-expected economic recovery

Chang Wah Electromaterials Inc. (CWE), a leading semiconductor materials and distribution company based in Taiwan, recently held a board meeting where the promotion of General Manager of Sales, Thomas Huang, to CEO was approved

Approaching the final quarter of 2024, major PCB and IC substrate manufacturers are expanding operations in Southeast Asia to reduce dependence on Chinese production. Needless to say, geopolitical tensions are poised to impact the PCB and IC substrate ecosystem in 2025. In addition, environmental concerns are pushing PCB makers to address carbon reduction demands from key clients lest they lose orders in an increasingly eco-conscious market

Enovix, a next-generation 3D silicon-lithium battery design and manufacturing company founded in 2007, is a global leader in high-performance battery technology. On August 8, it announced the opening of its first high-volume manufacturing facility (hereinafter referred to as Fab2) in Malaysia

Infineon has built a new plant in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Malaysia, dedicated to generating 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) wafers. Here are five major takeaways from the new facility's opening

Malaysia is gaining more heft in the global supply chain as Infineon Technologies AG opens a major semiconductor manufacturing complex in the country, the Southeast Asian nation's leader said

Infineon Technologies is set to unveil a new silicon carbide (SiC) wafer fab at its plant site in Kulim, Malaysia, which aims to move from 6-inch to 8-inch production in 2025. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Infineon's CEO Jochen Hanebeck are expected to preside over an opening ceremony for the new fab on August 8

In June 2024, Vietnam enacted the Capital Law, prioritizing semiconductor investment in Hanoi and offering various incentives from the city government

Infineon Technologies has completed the sale of its two backend manufacturing sites, one in Cavite, Philippines, and one in Cheonan, South Korea, to two fully owned subsidiaries of ASE, a Taiwan-based provider of independent semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and test, according to the semiconductor IDM company

Vietnamese media reports indicate that Taiwanese companies are increasing their investments in Vietnam to diversify their supply chains

Melexis, a Belgium-based microelectronics solutions provider, recently announced the opening of its largest wafer testing plant in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) released a report on July 29 revealing intriguing insights into Taiwan's R&D investment and technology export trends. The report highlighted record-breaking R&D expenditure in 2022 and a significant shift in Taiwan's largest technology export market, with Singapore surpassing China

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) is promoting the application of 5G private networks to increase the competitiveness of all industries by combining 5G with semiconductor manufacturing, information communication technology, petrochemical, and construction industries

Foxconn is set to produce Nintendo Switch consoles in Quang Ninh, Vietnam, as part of its US$260 million investment project in the province

As Taiwan's manufacturing industry diversifies its supply chain in accordance with the China+1 strategy and the government's Southbound policy, it has been relocating factories to Southeast Asian countries