In June, ASEAN’s semiconductor competition got more intense with Thailand’s involvement. The country’s economic ministers discussed sending Thai students to train in Taiwan to counter lack of advanced skills.
Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Needs Another 60,000 Engineers For Its Growth
Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is thriving, but it needs an additional 60,000 engineers to support its ambitious growth plans, according to Wong Siew Hai, chairman of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), the Independent Singapore reported.
Unveiling The Effect Of Industry 5.0 On The Semiconductor Ecosystem In Indonesia
Industry 5.0 heralds a new era where chips play a crucial role in miniaturising electronics. Amid this global shift, countries contribute to semiconductor advancements in unique ways, influenced by geopolitical, geographical, and internal dynamics, Sudip Saha from Future Market Insights explains.
Malaysia Launches First Chip Design Park In Puchong
Selangor has set up a 0.6 hectare semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) design park as part of Malaysia’s plans to move up the value chain in the semiconductor industry and “Made by Malaysia” ambitions.
India Looks To Singapore For Semiconductor Expertise
India is planning to send a group of people to Singapore for training, and have the group import the knowledge acquired domestically to boost semiconductor manpower in preparation for the booming industry.
Singapore Prepares More Land To Woo Semiconductor Giants Looking To Ride AI Wave
JTC is preparing 11% more land in Singapore’s wafer fabrication parks, which will be ready by the end of 2024 — boosting the country’s semiconductor standing.
Chinese Enterprises Eye Manufacturing Opportunities In The Philippines
It seems Malaysia is not the only destination of choice for Chinese businesses for manufacturing; Philippines has also won some investor interests.
Malaysia Manufacturing Sector To Grow In H2 Despite Dip In June
Analysts are hopeful about the future of Malaysia’s manufacturing sector in the H2 2024, despite a decrease in Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to 49.9 in June, Manufacturing Asia noted.
Hanoi Gunning For Southeast Asia’s Semiconductor Hub Position
Despite talk of Vietnam losing investors’ support from pulling back subsidies, Hanoi is clearly not backing down on its mission to be Southeast Asia’s semiconductor hub.
