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Foxconn to invest $407M in Singapore subsidiary for long-term purpose

Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry, also known as Foxconn, is set to conduct a capital injection of $407.2 million to its subsidiary Foxconn Singapore Pte. Ltd,, through the acquisition of common shares.

Singapore Space & Technology think tank launches Singapore’s first space innovation lab

The Singapore Space & Technology Think Tank (SST Think Tank) has launched the Singapore Space Lab, the country’s first dedicated space innovation lab aimed at supporting the commercial adoption of space technologies across Southeast Asia.

Huawei’s Bangkok launch ignites all-scenario intelligence, opening a new chapter of smart life

China-based tech giant Huawei held the "Now Is Your Spark" global product launch in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, where they officially unveiled the HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series, HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 Racing Legend Edition, and other innovative products.

Intel transfers semiconductor equipment to support training, research in Vietnam

Intel has completed the handover of 31 chip assembly and testing machines to Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam National University Hanoi in the capital city of Hanoi.

China’s Goertek invests $20M more in Vietnam factory for camera production

Vietnam-based Goertek Technology Vina Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chinese manufacturing giant Goertek, has invested VND527.1 billlion ($20 million) more in its factory in the northern province of Bac Ninh, according to its draft environmental impact assessment sent to the provincial authorities.

Vietnam’s VinDynamics, Germany’s Schaeffler to jointly advance humanoid robotics development

VinDynamics, a robotics company under Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup, and Germany's motion technology firm Schaeffler will collaborate on research and development in humanoid robotics.

Foxconn to manufacture humanoid robots in Vietnam

Fushan Technology (Vietnam), a subsidiary of Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry), is seeking permission to manufacture humanoid robots in its factory in Vietnam's northern province of Bac Ninh.

Japan’s Meiko Electronics to further invest $50M in Vietnam

Meiko Electronics, a Japanese manufacturer of printed circuit board (PCB), will invest $50 million in establishing Meiko Electronics Yen Quang, a new subsidiary in Vietnam.

Tourism vessel in Vietnam fined $2,700 for illegal use of Starlink Internet service

The owner of a tourism vessel in Cat Ba, a popular tourism island in northern Vietnam, was recently given an administrative fine of VND70 million ($2,658) for illegally providing Starlink satellite Internet service to tourists.

Australia’s Lynas, Korea’s LS Eco Energy to jointly product rare earth metals in Vietnam

South Korea's LS Eco Energy, under South Korea's giant LS Cable & System, in a cooperation with Australia's Lynas Rare Earth, will build a rare earth metal factory in Vietnam, the Australian firm announced Thursday.