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Tuesday 14 January 2025
Acer targets broader Malaysia market share as notebook sales surge
Acer has been experiencing strong sales momentum in Southeast Asia since the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by the popularity of its Predator League e-sports competition, according...
Monday 13 January 2025
Malaysia aims to become energy and chip manufacturing hub
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to leverage the country's geographical advantages and recent foreign investments to position Malaysia as a hub for energy...
Friday 10 January 2025
Apple executive departs Indonesia after iPhone ban deal hiccup
The Apple Inc. executive leading talks with Indonesia to lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban departed Jakarta on Wednesday, after a late-stage about-face from a minister scuttled...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honor targets Indonesian premium smartphone market amid iPhone ban
Chinese smartphone brand Honor is preparing to challenge the Indonesian premium smartphone segment with devices priced above US$300. By 2025, the company plans to launch 30 products...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Malaysia and Singapore sign Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement
On January 7, 2025, Malaysia and Singapore signed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement to boost cooperation and investment between Johor and Singapore, utilizing...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Senao Networks eyes Thailand, Malaysia as Vietnam faces tariff risks under Trump
Senao Networks is navigating the complex geopolitical landscape shaped by the enduring US-China trade tensions. Chairman Tommy Tsai articulated the company's strategic approach amidst...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Indonesia approves Apple's AirTag manufacturing project
Apple plans to invest US$1 billion to speed up the iPhone 16 launch in Indonesia, including building an AirTag factory. Indonesian officials met with Apple on January 7 and approved...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Micron breaks ground on new HBM advanced packaging facility in Singapore
Micron Technology initiated construction on Wednesday (January 8, 2025) of a new High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) advanced packaging facility adjacent to its existing facilities in Sing...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Power semiconductors brace for geopolitical shifts ahead of 2Q25
US-China trade tensions and high tariffs are reshaping the global power semiconductor industry, creating both challenges and opportunities. Taiwanese firms are adopting capacity relocation...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Chicony Power expected to see revenue peak in 2025
Power Technology is implementing a four-pronged strategy for 2025, focusing on high-wattage notebook power supplies, communication power supplies, server power supplies, and intelligent...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Luxshare boosts Vietnam investment amid Trump's tariff plans
Luxshare-ICT plans an additional US$208.5 million investment in Vietnam's Nghe An province, set to boost annual production and create 25,000 jobs. The expansion strengthens Luxshare's...
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Tainergy dogged by competition from Chinese supply chain
Solar cell maker Tainergy Tech has failed to fend off competition from Chinese makers despite its diversification to SiC manufacturing.
Monday 6 January 2025
Chinese AI firm SenseTime cuts back on Singapore office space
SenseTime Group is reducing its office footprint in Singapore, scaling back once-lofty ambitions at a time when it is struggling to compete in the post-ChatGPT era.
Monday 6 January 2025
Taiwan firms rush to tap into Thailand's expanding EV ecosystem
Thailand, known as the "Detroit of the East," is experiencing a transformative shift toward EVs despite the current dominance of fuel-powered cars. This transition is supported by...
Thursday 2 January 2025
Japan-based Meiko's value doubles as Vietnam operation makes gains amid US-China tensions
Japanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Meiko has doubled its market value, driven by the need for the global supply chain relocation away from China. By proactively setting...