The Indonesian Ministry of Industry said that Apple's iPhone 16 series could not be sold due to non-compliance with the domestic component level certificate (TKDN) requirements
China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and BYD are making significant investments in Indonesia as the country seeks to establish itself in the electric vehicle (EV) industry
The Philippines is trying to enlist Taiwanese chip giants in an effort to expand in semiconductors, a bid to catch up with its neighbors who are emerging as significant suppliers in the industry
As the global energy transition accelerates, Taiwan's ATE Energy is rapidly expanding its renewable energy and marine engineering operations, with significant progress on two thermal power plants in the Philippines. The company is also poised to secure contracts for large-scale energy storage systems at these facilities
Amid a wave of investment by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers in Thailand, which aims to establish itself as an EV production hub, these manufacturers are requesting a reduction in their EV output targets due to a weak market
In early October 2024, Nguyen Chi Dung, the Minister of Planning and Investment in Vietnam, announced that the government is prepared to collaborate with global artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor companies and investors. Political stability and strong support for high-tech industries provide Vietnam with a competitive advantage
The Apple iPhone 16 series officially launched on September 20, but it has yet to be released in the Indonesian market as Apple continues negotiations with the Indonesian government
Luxshare Precision Industry, Apple's primary Chinese partner, has accelerated its capacity expansion in Vietnam by expanding its factory site in Nghe An, according to industry sources
iKala and TPIsoftware have announced a collaboration aimed at bringing AI transformation consulting and implementation services to Vietnam while deepening partnerships with local system integrators
Malaysia's local assembly and testing industry has evolved into a mature ecosystem that extends beyond Penang. However, the country is experiencing growing concerns about upgrading its industry and is looking to IC design for a breakthrough
Malaysia is rapidly becoming a key destination for technology giants establishing data centers, with Johor emerging as a prime location due to its proximity to Singapore. According to RHB Research, as reported by The Edge Malaysia, Malaysia is poised to become a major hub for data centers in Southeast Asia, with its IT load potentially representing over half of the total capacity in the region's top five markets
Senao Networks, a Taiwan-based network communication manufacturer, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new factory in Ha Nam province, Vietnam, a significant expansion of the company's global operations following its successful presence in India
According to Luxshare's latest plan, the Apple supplier plans to invest US$150 million in Nghe An, Vietnam, to establish production facilities for Apple Watch and Huawei watches
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) decided on October 1, 2024, to impose countervailing duties (CVD) on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian (SEA) countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These nations accounted for 80% of US solar energy product imports in 2023, with many involved companies being China-funded
Intel has announced plans to include more Vietnamese companies in its ecosystem and provide the Vietnamese government with additional industry-related advice
