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Thursday 19 December 2024
ATE Energy expects 70% of sales from overseas markets in 2025
Taiwan-based energy solution provider ATE Energy has achieved significant progress in the Philippines market with an order backlog of about NT$11 billion (approx. US$335.83 million)...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Amkor progresses with US$1.6 billion Vietnam factory, workforce cut anticipated
US-based IC backend house Amkor Technology is advancing its US$1.6 billion factory in Bac Ninh, Vietnam. However, it expects much fewer employees to be required for the facility inaugurated...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Wistron to open second Victory plant in Vietnam in 1Q25, eye existing facility expansion
Taiwan-based Wistron, a leading electronics manufacturer and Apple supplier is set to begin operations for its US$24.5 million investment in Ha Nam Province, Vietnam.
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Ventec new Thailand plant set for volume production in 1Q26
Following other PCB firms' expansion moves, niche copper-clad laminate (CCL) specialist Ventec announced plans in November for a production base in Thailand, which will begin volume...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Notebook brands seek production beyond Vietnam as Trump 2.0 tariffs looms
With Donald Trump ready to take office in January 2025, notebook brands are asking their upstream supply chain partners to establish plants outside Vietnam, amid growing concerns...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Malaysia launches National AI Office
On December 12, 2024, Malaysia marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey by officially launching the National AI Office (NAIO), a dedicated institution...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Chinese solar firm plans Malaysia expansion following US countervailing duty
Days after the US government announced fresh countervailing duties on solar products from Southeast Asian countries, targeting Chinese companies, China-based solar inverter manufacturer...
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Taiwan's triple threat in renewable energy: solar dumping, wind failure, and geothermal concerns
The Taiwan government's unclear position on renewable energy manufacturing has triggered a "race to the bottom" across its clean energy sectors in 2024. The recent controversy over...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Compeq to begin mass production at new Thailand plant in 1Q25
Taiwan-based tier-1 high-density interconnect (HDI) board maker Compeq Manufacturing has opened its first production base in Southeast Asia located in Thailand. The facility will...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
WT Microelectronics acquires 20% stake in WT Semiconductor to accelerate integration of Singapore subsidiary
IC distributor WT Microelectronics announced on December 16 that it will acquire a 20% stake in WT Semiconductor from Excelpoint founder and CEO Albert Phuay Yong Hen for approximately...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
Chinese EV brands take center stage at Thailand auto show
The Thailand International Motor Expo 2024 showcased 43 brands from nine regions, highlighting Chinese automakers' dominance in the EV sector. Chinese brands capitalized on growing...
Monday 16 December 2024
Compeq sees bright future with LEO expansion and Thai plant launch
Taiwan-based HDI board manufacturer Compeq experienced robust revenue performance in November, driven by the heightened demand for tablets and notebooks, steady shipments of low Earth...
Monday 16 December 2024
HD Renewables, ATE Energy partner with SMGP for 1 GW solar project in Philippines
HD Renewables and ATE Energy have signed a letter of intent with San Miguel Global Power (SMGP), the power generation arm of San Miguel Corporation, to jointly develop a 1-gigawatt...
Monday 16 December 2024
Google to accelerate production shift from China to Vietnam amid US trade tensions
In response to the potential tariffs announced by Donald Trump, Google is expediting its move to shift production from China to Vietnam, aligning with the "China +1" strategy adopted...
Monday 16 December 2024
Jarllytech to expand production capacities in SEA in response to Trump 2.0
With Donald Trump poised to take office in January 2025, the acceleration of supply chain relocation is becoming increasingly evident. Tai-yuan Chang, chairman of Jarllytech, a Taiwan-based...
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Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research