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Malaysia and India Pivot Toward Strategic Semiconductor Partnership
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has advocated for a deeper integration between Malaysia and India’s E&E and semiconductor sectors to bolster regional tech supply chains.
Taiwan Export Boom Signals Positive Spillover For Malaysian Tech Sector
Record-breaking semiconductor and AI demand in Taiwan is creating a lucrative upstream tailwind for Malaysia’s electronics and electrical manufacturing industry.
SkyeChip Targets Scaling Phase as Homegrown Silicon IP Gains Momentum
Following strong first-quarter results, the local IC design firm is transitioning from research-heavy operations toward recurring royalty-based revenue streams.
Malaysia Weighs Huawei Chips for Sovereign AI Infrastructure
Government officials are reportedly evaluating Chinese-made hardware as a potential alternative to U.S.-sourced technology for national artificial intelligence development.
Malaysia Weighs Huawei Partnership to Bolster National AI Infrastructure Ambitions
The government is considering utilizing Chinese-made AI chips to accelerate its domestic data centre roadmap despite potential diplomatic friction with the United States.
Malaysian Deep-Tech Startup nanoSkunkWorkX Secures US$2 Million Seed Funding
The semiconductor materials firm will use the new capital to advance its proprietary packaging technology toward commercial partner qualification.
Proton Highlights Malaysia’s E&E Ecosystem as Pillar for Automotive Evolution
Proton signals that Malaysia’s semiconductor strength will be the primary driver in transitioning the local automotive industry toward advanced vehicle technologies.
Malaysia and Netherlands Deepen Semiconductor Ties to Upskill Regional Talent
A new bilateral initiative in Cyberjaya aims to bridge the semiconductor skills gap for students across Southeast Asia.
Oppstar Shares Rally Following Selection for Malaysia-Arm Strategic Initiative
Shares in the semiconductor design firm surged after it was named a key participant in a new collaborative programme involving Arm Ltd and the government.
Malaysia Targets 2030 Launch for Domestically Produced ARM-Based Microchips
The government has partnered with local firms to develop homegrown chip designs, aiming for full-scale production within the next four years.
Malaysia Sets Aggressive Target to Train 5,000 Chip Designers by 2027
The government has partnered with Arm Ltd to integrate semiconductor training into local universities as part of a national push toward home-grown chip production.
China accelerates domestic AI hardware shift amidst supply restrictions
China is rapidly scaling its sovereign AI ecosystem as local chips replace foreign alternatives for model training and deployment.
Singapore’s AI-Driven Economic Surge Creates Industry Divergence
Singapore reports strong economic growth fueled by AI infrastructure, though gains remain concentrated in select technology-heavy sectors.
Sarawak Selects Bintulu as Global Hub for Satellite Energy Chip Research
Bintulu will host a pioneering international partnership focused on developing light-based power technology for satellite operations.
NXP Semiconductors Expands Chip Assembly and Test Facility in Malaysia
The Dutch semiconductor firm has commenced construction on a major factory expansion in Petaling Jaya to increase production capacity.
Pentamaster Shares Dip Despite Strong Earnings Growth and AI Momentum
The Penang-based firm reports a significant jump in quarterly net profit as factory automation demand offsets softness in its test equipment division.
Malaysia poised to gain as U.S. eyes restrictions on Chinese optics
Proposed import bans on Chinese optical transceivers could shift manufacturing demand toward Malaysian facilities to support AI growth.
AI Chip Demand Shifts Malaysia’s Electrical and Electronics Export Landscape
Growth in Malaysia’s semiconductor exports is increasingly fueled by the global artificial intelligence boom rather than currency fluctuations.
AmInvestment upgrades ViTrox outlook on AI-driven semiconductor demand recovery
Increased AI infrastructure investment has prompted a sharp earnings forecast revision for the Bursa Malaysia-listed technology firm.
AMD Shares Slip Despite Strong Revenue Forecasts for Data Centre Expansion
Investors sent AMD shares down by nearly 9% following the company’s third-quarter revenue outlook, despite beating Wall Street expectations.
Unisem Reports Record Quarterly Revenue of US$143 Million
Increased revenue and improved operational execution have led analysts to upgrade earnings forecasts for the semiconductor firm through 2027.
South Korean Export Growth Fueled by Rising AI Chip Demand
South Korea reports a significant surge in total exports as the global appetite for artificial intelligence hardware continues to accelerate.
South Korea July Exports Exceed Projections Amid Strong AI Investment Demand
Increased global appetite for artificial intelligence technology has driven a surprise uptick in South Korean export performance.
Malaysian Tech Stocks Surge Following Global AI-Driven Market Rebound
Local semiconductor and technology equities see increased activity as Wall Street experiences a renewed rally fueled by artificial intelligence developments.
Oxford Innotech wins semiconductor contracts worth RM8.8 million
The company has successfully secured new orders in the semiconductor sector.
Taiwan Economy Surges 12.9% Driven by Global AI Hardware Demand
Taiwan's second-quarter economic expansion has outperformed expectations as the island continues to anchor the global artificial intelligence supply chain.
Kioxia Reports Massive Profit Surge Amid Global AI Memory Chip Demand
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia records a 45-fold increase in quarterly profit as the artificial intelligence boom fuels demand for NAND flash storage.
Beijing Threatens Countermeasures Over Potential US Ban on Smart Vehicles
China has signaled its intent to retaliate if the United States proceeds with restrictions on autonomous and connected vehicle technology.
South Korean firm K-Test begins construction of Malaysian chip testing facility
The semiconductor testing company has officially broken ground on a new facility in Malaysia with a total investment of US$ 50 million.
Samsung Predicts Continued AI Chip Shortage Through 2028
The semiconductor giant anticipates that global supply constraints for artificial intelligence hardware will persist for several more years.
