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Friday 6 February 2026
Japanese firms in Vietnam see Chinese counterparts as expansion competitors
A recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) shows that Japanese companies operating in Vietnam remain committed to expansion, even as they increasingly view China...
Friday 6 February 2026
APE 2026 Singapore: Opto Precision highlights smart glass modules with Taiwan supply chain
The smart glasses market drew attention at the third Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026), where Singapore-based Opto Precision showcased smart glasses module solutions that integrate artificial...
Friday 6 February 2026
Singapore plans National Space Agency to tap emerging space markets

Singapore announced that it will establish a National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on April 1, a move aimed at positioning the city-state...

Thursday 5 February 2026
Singapore highlights photonics drive for chip innovation at APE 2026

Dr. Patrick Lo, Senior Fellow, Technology Development at GlobalFoundries (former Chief Technology Officer, AMF), outlined how photonic...

Tuesday 3 February 2026
Univacco Technology to launch Vietnam factory, targets global market competitiveness
Vacuum coating film maker Univacco Technology plans to begin mass production at its new Vietnam facility in the first half of 2027. The overseas factory is designed to take advantage...
Tuesday 3 February 2026
Nexperia plans Malaysia expansion in face of geopolitical risks and automotive supply concerns
Geopolitical tensions between the Netherlands and China led to Nexperia halting shipments at the end of 2025, raising concerns over potential disruptions in the automotive semiconductor...
Monday 2 February 2026
LG shifts TV production to Vietnam, expands webOS reach

LG Electronics is formalizing a shift in its television manufacturing strategy, extending outsourcing beyond China to Vietnam as part...

Monday 2 February 2026
Micron ramps global memory investments as Nvidia prepares HBM4 rollout

As Nvidia prepares to adopt its sixth-generation HBM4, Micron has taken a quieter approach to supply timelines compared with Samsung Electronics...

Friday 30 January 2026
Tex Year Industries eyes strong 1H26 growth on India, Vietnam capacity, and specialty chemicals
Tex Year Industries anticipates returning to growth in 2026 following a slight revenue decline in 2025, driven by expanded production capacity in India and Vietnam and the maturation...
Thursday 29 January 2026
Kim Long Motor and BYD plan US$130 million battery factory in Vietnam
Vietnamese automaker Kim Long Motor announced plans to collaborate with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD on a US$130 million battery factory in central Vietnam, signaling...
Thursday 29 January 2026
Why can't tech giants escape China's smartphone production grip?
Global technology companies, including Google, are increasingly shifting new product introduction (NPI) stages away from China to reduce geopolitical risks, with recent reports indicating...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
South Korea's trade with Vietnam grows strongly; sets export value record in 2025
South Korea's total export value surpassed US$700 billion for the first time in 2025, with Vietnam remaining the third-largest trading partner and the second-largest source of South...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Micron breaks ground on US$24 billion advanced NAND fab in Singapore
Micron has started construction on an advanced wafer fabrication facility at its existing NAND manufacturing complex in Singapore, marking a planned investment of approximately US$24...
Friday 23 January 2026
China and Vietnam remain key manufacturing hubs even as US tariffs reshape Taiwanese investment
Despite the impact of US tariffs under President Donald Trump, Taiwanese companies continue to view China and Vietnam as vital manufacturing and investment destinations due to their...
Friday 23 January 2026
ASE Group's USI merges with EugenLight to expand silicon photonics module capacity in Vietnam
ASE Group's co-packaged optics (CPO) strategy is close to complete. In addition to launching advanced packaging solutions that integrate optical engines (OE) and application-specific...