Amid a wave of investment by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers in Thailand, which aims to establish itself as an EV production hub, these manufacturers are requesting a reduction in their EV output targets due to a weak market
In early October 2024, Nguyen Chi Dung, the Minister of Planning and Investment in Vietnam, announced that the government is prepared to collaborate with global artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor companies and investors. Political stability and strong support for high-tech industries provide Vietnam with a competitive advantage
The Apple iPhone 16 series officially launched on September 20, but it has yet to be released in the Indonesian market as Apple continues negotiations with the Indonesian government
Luxshare Precision Industry, Apple's primary Chinese partner, has accelerated its capacity expansion in Vietnam by expanding its factory site in Nghe An, according to industry sources
iKala and TPIsoftware have announced a collaboration aimed at bringing AI transformation consulting and implementation services to Vietnam while deepening partnerships with local system integrators
Malaysia's local assembly and testing industry has evolved into a mature ecosystem that extends beyond Penang. However, the country is experiencing growing concerns about upgrading its industry and is looking to IC design for a breakthrough
Malaysia is rapidly becoming a key destination for technology giants establishing data centers, with Johor emerging as a prime location due to its proximity to Singapore. According to RHB Research, as reported by The Edge Malaysia, Malaysia is poised to become a major hub for data centers in Southeast Asia, with its IT load potentially representing over half of the total capacity in the region's top five markets
Senao Networks, a Taiwan-based network communication manufacturer, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new factory in Ha Nam province, Vietnam, a significant expansion of the company's global operations following its successful presence in India
According to Luxshare's latest plan, the Apple supplier plans to invest US$150 million in Nghe An, Vietnam, to establish production facilities for Apple Watch and Huawei watches
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) decided on October 1, 2024, to impose countervailing duties (CVD) on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian (SEA) countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These nations accounted for 80% of US solar energy product imports in 2023, with many involved companies being China-funded
Intel has announced plans to include more Vietnamese companies in its ecosystem and provide the Vietnamese government with additional industry-related advice
Micro Electricity, an energy services provider, has announced a partnership with Vietnam's Saigon Telecommunications (Saigontel) to jointly develop a 300 MW solar power park and a green energy trading platform for industrial zones in southern Vietnam
The ASEAN market, spanning multiple countries, has become a fiercely competitive battleground for numerous automotive and new energy vehicle (NEV) brands. In this landscape, BYD has continued to stand out, which can be attributed to its successful deep integration with local businesses
Vietnam, as Samsung Electronics' largest smartphone production base, has seen the company invest over KRW30 trillion (US$22.37 billion) locally over the past 17 years, earning the title of "national enterprise of Vietnam." However, concerns have emerged as Samsung lost its leading position in the Vietnamese smartphone market to Chinese competitors in the second quarter, prompting claims of "Vietnam betraying Samsung.
