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The Rise of Malaysia
ICT and semiconductor industry's growing interest in Malaysia.
The US-China trade war has resulted in many companies seeking non-Chinese production sites as alternatives.

Malaysia is receiving increased interest from the ICT and semiconductor industries and emerging as a viable destination for production relocation.

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Tuesday 19 December 2023
Why would China send GPUs to Malaysia for advanced packaging?
A Reuters report quoted three people familiar with the fact that more and more Chinese IC design houses are having their chips packaged in Malaysia, worrying that the US...
Monday 18 December 2023
Chinese semiconductor firms look to Malaysian OSAT providers to secure chips
Amid rising demand for advanced chips and heightened US export bans against China, Chinese semiconductor firms are looking to assembly and packaging suppliers in Malaysia, highlighting...
Monday 18 December 2023
Taiwan-based chip companies expanding in Malaysia
Amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions that hit the global chip supply chain, Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment and material suppliers are accelerating their investments in Mala...
Thursday 14 December 2023
Passive component makers plan capacity expansions in Southeast Asia
Weak demand in the market is not preventing Taiwan-based passive component makers from expanding overseas capacity, with Southeast Asia being a major destination for their new plan...
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Four countries in 7 days: Implication of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's Asia trips
Nvidia made headlines again with CEO Jensen Huang's Asia tour to Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam over the past week. Yet it takes a grander perspective to see the strategy...
Thursday 7 December 2023
Servers drive optimism for PCB maker ACCL, as it evaluates ASEAN production
PCB maker Allied Circuit (ACCL) held its earnings call on December 6, during which spokesman Tony Chan predicted a better fourth quarter in 2023 compared to the third quarter and...
Wednesday 6 December 2023
'Whoscall' company Gogolook sees opportunities and challenges in exploring Southeast Asian markets
Known for "Whoscall," an app for phone number identification, Gogolook is one of the few successful software companies born in Taiwan. Listed in the Taiwan Innovation Board in July,...
Friday 1 December 2023
Samsung sees decrease in number of countries where it holds top market share
Samsung Electronics' smartphone business faced intense competition worldwide in 2023. It's estimated that there will be a decrease in the number of countries where it holds the top...
Thursday 30 November 2023
Novatech expects robust 2024 sales backed by major Chinese orders
Semiconductor factory engineering and equipment system giant Novatech's general manager, Ma Wei, stated that in response to the company's medium to long-term operational strategy,...
Monday 27 November 2023
Infineon sees automotive MCU, power semiconductor long-term contracts grow
Infineon said it has secured more long-term contracts for automotive semiconductors, including MCUs and power semiconductors. The company accounts for the largest share of the automotive...
Monday 27 November 2023
NAFCO highlights the recovery momentum in the aerospace sector
The global aviation industry faces challenges in meeting the demand for new planes due to supply chain issues when demand roared back after the pandemic. Boeing and Airbus project...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
14 IPEF member countries to cooperate in Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy
On November 20, the 14 partner nations of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) announced major achievements in Supply Chain, Clean Economy, and Fair Economy during...
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Passive components maker Kaimei expects sales growth in 2024
Aluminum capacitor and resistor maker Kaimei Electronics, an affiliate of Yageo, expects sales to return to growth in 2024.
Monday 20 November 2023
Thailand poised to be new PCB battlefield as automotive applications grow
Due to the economic downturn this year, many research firms and enterprises have scaled down sales and financial forecasts for the PCB industry. Some PCB manufacturers have taken...
Monday 13 November 2023
Most Japan-based parts suppliers report profit declines, shifting focus to Southeast Asia
According to the latest earnings report, seven of eight Japan-based major electronic components suppliers reported declining profits in their April-September results due to weak demand...