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Tuesday 24 August 2021
Tong Hsing to open new plant in 2022 for processing car CIS, SiC chips
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries, which supplies ceramic substrates and backend services for CMOS image sensors (CIS) and other niche ICs, has held a beam-raising ceremony for its...
Tuesday 24 August 2021
Southern Vietnam should be in priority for vaccines, says AmCham
American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Ho Chi Minh City said industrial parks in Southern Vietnam should be on the priority list for vaccination as they contribute much to the economy,...
Tuesday 24 August 2021
VinFast partners with Gotion in LFP battery cell R&D
Vietnam's VinFast has disclosed it has signed an MoU with China's Gotion High-Tech, focusing on the procurement of Gotion's LFP batteries and discussion of the possibility of establishing...
Monday 23 August 2021
Samsung plans to invest more in Vietnam despite COVID
Despite new waves of COVID, Samsung Electronics plans to raise investment in Vietnam after already investing over US$17.5 billion, according to Vietnamnet. Samsung's high-end...
Monday 23 August 2021
Southeast Asia roundup: COVID continues to disrupt Asia supply chain
COVID continues to affect business and manufacturing in Vietnam, but it is not deterring Vietnam's Vingroup from testing out its level 4 driverless car.
Thursday 19 August 2021
Automobile supply chain in Asia disrupted by Delta variant
The pandemic and undersupply of materials have disrupted the car supply chain in Asia, according to VIR, as some Asian countries are seeing a high infection rate of the Delta...
Wednesday 18 August 2021
Vietnam's largest private conglomerate Vingroup spends US$22m to produce EV cells
Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup Corporation is spending VDN510 billion (US$22.2 million) to establish VINES Energy Solutions Joint Stock Company (VinES), according to Vietnamnet...
Tuesday 17 August 2021
IT industry outlook (2): The roles and plans of EMS firms in Asia
In addition to the rise of Chinese manufacturers in recent years, there are some EMS firms from countries in ASEAN. The amount of international news coverage on their business practices...
Monday 16 August 2021
Equipment maker Acter enjoys robust orders
Cleanroom and turnkey equipment provider Acter continues to enjoy strong from the chipmaking and electronics industry sectors in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, with orders it holds on...
Monday 16 August 2021
Southeast Asia roundup: Foreign investment pours in Thailand and Vietnam; Realme snatched the highest smartphone market share in the Philippines
Vietnam's semiconductor industry is expected huge growth over the course of five years. Despite being stricken by COVID-19, northern Vietnam attracts continuous foreign investment...
Monday 16 August 2021
Vietnam's semiconductor industry expected to reach US$6.16 billion in 2024
According to market research firm Technavio, Vietnam's semiconductor industry is projected to grow at nearly 19% CAGR, about US$6.16 billion, between 2020 to 2024. The semiconductor...
Monday 16 August 2021
IT industry outlook (1): Competitors of Taiwanese firms working in ASEAN and India
Since Taiwan launched its New Southbound Policy, Taiwanese enterprises seem to be working all on their own when investing in Southeast Asia and India. But who are their competitors?...
Friday 13 August 2021
AppWorks raises US$150 million
AppWorks has announced the oversubscribed final close of its Fund III, raising US$150 million. AppWorks said the new fund brings its total assets under management (AUM) to US$212...
Tuesday 10 August 2021
Vietnam bans 2G and 3G handsets
Vietnam has banned imports and production of 2G and 3G handsets, but has plans to give 2.1 million smartphones to low-income families during 2021-2025, according to Vietnamnet<...
Tuesday 10 August 2021
Darfon setting up second plant in Vietnam
Keyboard, passive component and electric bicycle maker Darfon Electronics is setting up its second plant in northern Vietnam, according to the company.