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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...
Friday 23 January 2026
Thailand's tech hub ambitions: US$3.1 billion data centers, chip roadmap to 2050
Thailand is reinforcing its ambitions as a regional technology hub, approving US$3.1 billion in data center projects while unveiling a national semiconductor and advanced electronics...
Friday 23 January 2026
BizLink's early move to Malaysia highlights shifting dynamics in global supply chains
As businesses increasingly adopt an "Out of China" approach due to geopolitical pressures, BizLink Group's strategic choice to establish operations in Malaysia early on offers insights...
Friday 23 January 2026
NAND shortages help Phison to enter US server supply chain
Severe NAND flash shortages driven by AI servers have emerged, but have become a growth opportunity for Phison Electronics. Company CEO K.S. Pua said that the shortage is enabling...
Thursday 22 January 2026
Tripod Technology targets over NT$5B in 2026 capex for Vietnam, China expansion

PCB maker Tripod Technology said full-year 2025 revenue reached a record high, and it expects stable momentum heading into 2026 despite...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
US tariff easing slows supply chain shift to Southeast Asia
The US has finalized reciprocal tariffs with several countries, but supply chain sources say customer attitudes toward relocation vary. While server supply chains moving to North America...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Vietnam begins construction of first domestic semiconductor plant
Vietnam has officially begun construction of its first homegrown semiconductor chip manufacturing facility, marking a significant step in the country's plans to develop a domestic...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Thailand emerges as ASEAN PCB hub with Zhen Ding Tech's US$2.1B investment
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) recently approved a major investment plan led by Zhen Ding Tech (ZDT), the world's largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, in partnership...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Foxconn lighthouse factory brings sustainable manufacturing and GenAI-driven decarbonization to Vietnam
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Foxconn Industrial Internet's (FII) Bac Ninh Province facility in Vietnam as the country's first Sustainable Lighthouse Factory, recognizing...
Tuesday 20 January 2026
US semiconductor tariffs may weigh on Malaysia's export-driven industries
The US' recent announcement of a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X, could have implications for Malaysia's semiconductor sector,...
Friday 16 January 2026
Analysis: Why Singapore sovereign fund doubles down on AI despite bubble fears
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, the Government Investment Corporation (GIC), has made significant investments in artificial intelligence startups Anthropic and MiniMax amidst rising...
Friday 16 January 2026
Taiwanese server supply chains in Mexico pivot to ASEAN as ASIC assembly boom
Following the US announcement of reciprocal tariffs in 2025, Taiwanese electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies operating server assembly plants in Mexico are adjusting their...
Friday 16 January 2026
Vietnam to set up national semiconductor chip prototyping center
Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology has decided to establish a national center for semiconductor chip prototyping, a move aimed at developing high-quality human resources...
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Google reportedly looks to shift high-end Pixel development to Vietnam to address export scrutiny
Google is reportedly planning to move the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for its high-end Pixel smartphones to Vietnam, a step that could mark a major shift in the tech giant's...