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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Yulon Group accelerates EV adoption in Taiwan and expands global footprint
Yulon Group has reinforced its commitment to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Taiwan while expanding its mobility service ecosystem. During its Lunar New Year opening...
Monday 10 February 2025
Apple makes manufacturing pivot: scales back Vietnam MacBook production, ramps up India operations
Apple is shifting its strategy by scaling back its plans to expand MacBook production in Vietnam, which was expected to ramp up in late 2024. This marks a departure from its earlier...
Monday 10 February 2025
Thailand navigates US-China trade tensions with bilateral engagement
Thailand is strategically managing the escalating tariff tensions between the US and China. While not directly targeted by US tariff policies, Thai officials are taking preemptive...
Friday 7 February 2025
Malaysia says chipmakers face minimal impact from US tariffs
New tariffs by the US on some countries will have a minimal impact on Malaysia's semiconductor exports, for now, according to Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz.
Friday 7 February 2025
Component makers fear Southeast Asia next on Trump tariffs
While electronics suppliers maintain cautious optimism about US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, growing concern exists that Southeast Asia could become the next target for...
Friday 7 February 2025
Singapore faces trade risks amid rising G2 tensions
As the US escalates tariff threats against trading partners, experts warn that Singapore's close trade relationship with China makes it vulnerable to indirect consequences.
Thursday 6 February 2025
Malaysia braces for impact of Trump's tariff plans amid reliance on China and US chip market
While Malaysia is not a direct target of Donald Trump's tariff war against trading partners, the Southeast Asian nation is concerned about potential impacts and is advocating for...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
TikTok to invest US$3.8 billion in Thai data center
ByteDance's TikTok plans to invest THB126.8 billion (US$3.76 billion) in a Thai data hosting service, marking a major expansion in Southeast Asia. Thailand is emerging as a digital...
Monday 3 February 2025
Singapore to keep working closely with US amid DeepSeek concerns
Singapore said its customs and law enforcement departments will continue to work closely with US counterparts amid concerns China AI firm DeepSeek obtained Nvidia Corp. chips through...
Friday 24 January 2025
Singapore and Malaysia optimistic US AI chip curbs won't derail data center plans
Malaysia's data center sector maintains an optimistic outlook despite new US export restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips, which were implemented in the final days of...
Friday 24 January 2025
BYD expands Southeast Asian presence through Grab partnership
BYD has formed a strategic partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia's leading ride-hailing platform, to offer discounted rates on up to 50,000 EVs for fleets and drivers. The collaboration...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Infineon launches program to boost Malaysia's semiconductor sector
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Infineon Technologies have launched a vendor development program to enhance Malaysia's semiconductor industry.
Monday 20 January 2025
Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) pushes AI transformation to boost small ventures in 2025
As global manufacturing continues to shift away from mainland China, companies with established operations in Southeast Asia are seeing major opportunities emerge. Tony Chou, managing...
Friday 17 January 2025
Vietnam 'sometimes insufficient' power risks semiconductor push
Despite ambitious plans to develop its semiconductor ecosystem, Vietnam faces persistent power supply issues that could impede industry growth and foreign investment.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Infineon breaks ground for new backend fab in Thailand
Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production facility in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, strengthening its manufacturing presence.