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Monday 18 November 2024
China+1 success hinges on logistics optimization, Dimerco says
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the electronics industry is actively relocating production, with many companies adopting a "China+1" strategy. These diversification efforts,...
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Syncmold expands investments in Thailand
Taiwan-based plastic molding and design provider Syncmold Enterprise approved a US$15 million increase in investment at its Thailand facility on November 8, bringing the total investment...
Thursday 7 November 2024
Donald Trump's victory sparks SEA concerns over China +1 strategy amid tariff threats
Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election has raised concerns about potential new tariffs and their impact on Southeast Asia's "China +1" strategy. Countries in the region...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Chinese EV makers seek reduced output targets in Thailand amid investment wave
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...
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,...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
BYD's local integration drives ASEAN market dominance
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...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Thailand to build first SiC facility, with operation expected by 2027
Thailand is set to make a significant stride in the semiconductor industry with the establishment of its first silicon carbide (SiC) wafer factory, which is expected to begin operation...
Friday 13 September 2024
Momentum for mass NB growth limited by AI PC surrogate marketing
Sunrex, a major notebook (NB) keyboard manufacturer and one of Apple's main Magic Keyboard suppliers, has been actively developing products such as touch modules and backlight modules...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Light guide plate maker GLT to complete Vietnam plant in 1Q25, and make plan for another in Thailand
Global Lighting Technologies (GLT), reportedly a major light guide plate supplier for Apple's notebook keyboards, has disclosed plans to construct production capacity in Thailand...
Monday 9 September 2024
Joinsoon Electronics accelerates Thailand expansion, targets 50:50 production split with China by 2025
To address evolving market and customer demands, Joinsoon Electronics Manufacturing Co Ltd is expediting its capacity transfer. The phase-two expansion at its Thailand facility has...
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.
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
AI driving chipmaking equipment demand, says Tongtai
Tongtai Machine & Tool is actively expanding its semiconductor equipment business to meet the increasing demand for AI device applications and anticipates revenue from this segment...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Japan to reportedly subsidize firms to develop supply chain, independent of China in SEA
Fifteen Japanese companies plan to invest approximately JPY100 billion (US$680 million) in research, development, and equipment across Southeast Asia, focusing on the electric vehicle,...
Monday 19 August 2024
Regionalized production benefits Foxconn
The US-China trade war, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global supply chain relocations, has benefited Foxconn due to its diversified global footprint.