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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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Monday 21 February 2022
Infineon boosting investment in Malaysia for SiC and GaN semiconductors
Infineon Technologies has announced that it is investing more than EUR2 billion (US$2.27 billion) to build a third module at its site in Kulim, Malaysia, aiming to consolidate its...
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Mercedes, Volvo see growing demand for EVs in Thailand
Mercedez-Benz and Volvo are tapping the EV markets in Southeast Asia. Relative to other ASEAN countries, Thailand is expected to show remarkable potential for EV sales.
Tuesday 15 February 2022
Industry trends to watch in electric cars 2022 (Part 2)
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption will keep growing in 2022 as the chip shortage persists. Carmakers have been utilizing modular platforms to push EV launches. Furthermore, electrification...
Tuesday 15 February 2022
Eclipse Automation celebrates groundbreaking for its first factory in Asia
A groundbreaking ceremony for Eclipse Automation's new factory was held on February 10, 2022, in Penang, Malaysia.
Monday 14 February 2022
SEA roundup: Indonesia calls for more global deals on energy transition
Energy transition is becoming a big topic for the world in the 2020s. The president of Indonesia said developing nations will need more global deals to promote their energy transition...
Friday 4 February 2022
ASEAN EV market on track, while India raises uncertainties
The automotive supply chain is going through a major paradigm shift as most government and carmakers in the world work towards environmental goals. Notably, Singapore seeks to sell...
Friday 28 January 2022
Malaysian automakers Perodua, Proton adopt different EV roadmaps
Malaysia's national automakers, Proton and Perodua, are heading in two different directions: Proton is becoming an official electronic vehicle (EV) importer and distributor, and Perodua...
Wednesday 26 January 2022
SilTerra to expand 8-inch fab expansion
Malaysia-based pure-play foundry house Silterra has announced plans to expand its annual production capacity by 20%.
Friday 21 January 2022
Ninja Van kickstarts 2022 with launch of the largest warehouse in Malaysia
Ninja Van, one of Southeast Asia's leading tech-enabled express logistics companies, has unveiled its newest warehouse, located in Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Monday 17 January 2022
Southeast Asia roundup: Startups in Vietnam attract US$1.3 billion in 2021
According to VNexpress, operating costs in Vietnam are among the lowest in Southeast Asia (SEA), and startups in Vietnam were able to attract large investments.
Monday 17 January 2022
Vietnam holds competitive advantages in Asia supply chain: report
Vietnam has the second-lowest operating costs among nine popular manufacturing locations in Asia and is a market with great potential for logistics development, according to a new...
Monday 10 January 2022
Importance of Southeast Asia semiconductor industry highlighted by COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on the global semiconductor industry has varied by region, as main chip production bases such as Taiwan and South Korea have dealt well with the pandemic. However,...
Thursday 6 January 2022
Malaysia starts 2022 with a bang: The first EV assembly plant
Melaka (Malaysia) is set to receive an RM1 billion (approximately US$238 million) investment from Fieldman EV (the electronic vehicle arm of Fieldman Group) for the development of...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Simmtech complements semiconductor supply chain in Penang
There is no sign of South Korean-based Simmtech Holdings (Simmtech) holding back on building its first large-scale factory in Southeast Asia despite the ongoing pandemic.
Tuesday 4 January 2022
RCEP helps auto suppliers cut costs
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) taking effect on January 1, 2022 is likely to enhance regional trade of automotive components and products such as electric...