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Monday 7 October 2024
US imposes duties on SEA solar panels, indirectly targeting Chinese firms
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,...
Monday 7 October 2024
Intel execs visit Vietnam, commit to including more Vietnamese companies in ecosystem
Intel has announced plans to include more Vietnamese companies in its ecosystem and provide the Vietnamese government with additional industry-related advice.
Friday 4 October 2024
Penang outlines semiconductor cluster: Focus on PCB, backend
A semiconductor industry cluster is emerging in Penang, Malaysia, with an emphasis on the PCB and backend supply chains.
Friday 20 September 2024
China's chipmakers find new growth in ASEAN markets
Chinese semiconductor firms are rapidly expanding into Southeast Asia, with ASEAN countries emerging as key partners in their international push. Despite hurdles in developing their...
Thursday 19 September 2024
China eyes Southeast Asia as vital gateway for semiconductor expansion
Since early September, Southeast Asia has solidified its position as a key player in the global semiconductor industry. Tower Semiconductor of Israel announced a US$10 billion investment...
Monday 16 September 2024
Malaysia emerges as key hub for passive component manufacturing amid geopolitical shifts
AI is propelling industries into a new era, with even passive component supply chains reaping the benefits.
Friday 13 September 2024
Malaysia says its tech boom will withstand US election ripples
Malaysia's goal of boosting investments in its growing technology exports sector is unlikely to be affected by the results of the US election, according to Trade and Industry Minister...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Revolutionizing battery technology: Q&A with Enovix CEO Raj Talluri
Established in 2007, Enovix leads the development and manufacturing of advanced 100% active silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries. In August, the company celebrated the grand opening...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Walsin affiliate opens new PCB plant in Penang
Elna Printed Circuits, a subsidiary of PCB manufacturer Global Brands Manufacture (GBM) under Walsin Technology Group, has inaugurated a new PCB facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Monday 9 September 2024
Intel denies reports of changes to Penang expansion plan
Reports suggest that Intel's expansion plan in Penang, Malaysia, has been "partially delayed," sparking public curiosity about its potential connection to Intel's global layoff plan...
Friday 6 September 2024
Advanced packaging material sales to skyrocket in 2025, says Topco Scientific
Topco Scientific, a supplier of semiconductor materials, anticipates substantial sales growth for advanced packaging materials in 2025 due to demand generated by AI applications.
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Google reportedly considering mega data center in Vietnam
The Alphabet-owned company, Google, is reportedly exploring plans to build a large data center in Vietnam.
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Malaysian officials meet with Tesla, factory plans unlikely included
Malaysian officials recently met with Tesla executives to discuss the company's development plans in Malaysia.
Monday 26 August 2024
SEA cloud free-for-all intensifies as AWS expands new Malaysia Region
Amazon's subsidiary, AWS, announced that its Region in Malaysia is now open, and it will be investing over US$6.2 billion in the country through 2038. Recently, Microsoft has also...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Capacitor maker Apaq to expand factory site Malaysia
Apaq Technology, a specialist in solid electrolytic capacitors, has acquired land adjacent to its existing plant in Malaysia for a second phase expansion, with construction expected...