Asia drives global electronics industry’s growth
China, the world's largest producer of electronic products, will see its electronics output increase by 3.4% in 2017.
China’s fab dream faces ‘enormous’ financial risk
The new fab projects will carry high depreciation costs, while the aggressive recruitment efforts by semiconductor manufacturers will raise the…
Survey: 1-in-10 Hong Kong companies face cyberattack
While some of the companies have performed backup more frequently after WannaCrypt, many are still resorting to more traditional ways…
Japan forms alliance to promote IoT in factories
The alliance seeks to contribute to the standardisation of technology to stabilise various wireless systems with coordination control and promote…
JA Solar supplies Malaysia’s Sabah solar plant
The utility-scale solar project in Sabah, Malaysia is expected to resolve the power shortage problem in the state.
Mitsubishi to produce electric cars in Vietnam
Electric cars are suitable for the Vietnamese market and will contribute to the country's environmental protection efforts, according to CEO…
Chinese smartphone makers gain ground in Indonesia
China-based vendors have been focused on below- and above-the-line marketing activities, leaving local vendors struggling to compete in the market…
Siemens builds digitalisation hub in Singapore
The hub is planned to house 300 'digitalisation' experts by 2022 who will be working on developing, testing, and commercialising…
Gaming stabilises Singapore PC market
An increase in gaming demand, IT trade shows and commercial fulfilments have contributed in stabilising Singapore's traditional PC market.
Carmaker initiates Malaysia’s first Industry 4.0
Proton's Tanjung Malim factory has been selected as the principal automotive factory to implement Industry 4.0, according to government officials.