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Japan’s semiconductor firm Yokowo to invest $44M million in chip-test capacity, mainly in Vietnam
Yokowo, a Japanese semiconductor firm, will invest JPY7 billion ($44 million) more in Vietnam and Malaysia, to expand production capacity in semiconductor test.
Singapore healthcare sector hit by cyber incidents; government steps up vigilance
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has called on public and private healthcare providers to strengthen their cybersecurity measures following a series of incidents involving unauthorized access to the information technology (IT) systems of six healthcare and healthcare-related entities.
Carbon Measures opens Singapore office, launches first local industrial decarbonization pilot
Carbon Measures has announced the establishment of its Singapore office, which will serve as its Asia-Pacific hub, expanding its technical expertise and knowledge capabilities while strengthening engagement with key stakeholders across the region.
Malaysia checking chip re-export, Singapore-based Megaspeed not yet cleared
Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has never cleared Megaspeed International, a Singapore-registered cloud partner of Nvidia, or its Malaysian affiliate, Speedmatrix, regarding re-exports of chips brought to Malaysia.
Singtel raises EBIT guidance as underlying profit up 10 percent to $1.16 billion in first half
Singapore's largest mobile operator Singtel Group has raised its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) guidance as its underlying profit up 10 percent to S$1.49 billion ($1.16 billion) in the first half.
US beats Singapore and the Netherlands for the top spot in national AI readiness – IMD
The United States has overtaken Singapore and the Netherlands to become the world's most AI-ready economy, while American companies continue to dominate the global corporate AI rankings. However, a new study revealed by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) on Thursday found that a country's digital and AI readiness does not…
Asahi Kasei, Furuya Metal and Circularise test precious-metal passports
Asahi Kasei, Furuya Metal and Circularise will test digital product passports for recycled iridium and ruthenium used in chlor-alkali electrodes.
Vietnam’s Net Zero Challenge 2026 awards $770,000 to climate startups from 4 countries
The Net Zero Challenge 2026 has concluded with $770,000 in catalytic grants and investment prizes for several climate startups to pilot their solutions in Vietnam.
SMIC Q3 profit more than doubles as AI demand lifts revenue
SMIC reported record third-quarter revenue of $3.19 billion and a 123.4 percent rise in shareholder profit as AI-related chip demand supported utilization.
Octopus launches Asia clean energy fund with first Philippine investment
Octopus Energy's new Asia fund targets $600 million and starts with a Philippine developer planning 450 MW of solar and 350 MWh of storage.
