Investments
Germany’s Infineon invests up to $5.46B to build largest 200-millimeter SiC Power Fab in Malaysia
Germany's semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG will build the world’s largest 200-millimeter SiC (silicon carbide) Power Fab in Kulim, Malaysia. Over the next five years, the firm will additionally invest up to EURO 5 billion ($5.46 billion) in Kulim during a second construction phase for Module Three.
August 3, 2023
Bosch invests $384M for new semiconductor backend site for chips in Malaysia
Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services, has officially opened one of the Asia’s most advanced semiconductor backend sites in Penang of Malaysia for the final testing of its automotive chips and sensors. Until the middle of the 2030, Bosch intends to invest around EURO 350 million ($384.35 million) in the site.
August 1, 2023
News,Investments,Digital Transformation,Malaysia,Sustainability
Malaysia government, GLICs to invest $211M to support startups, technopreneurs
Malaysia ranked 20th in the world based on the report of The Global Startup Ecosystem 2023, valuing the Malaysian start-up ecosystem at $46 billion for the first half of 2020 to 2022.
July 27, 2023
Japan’s JERA to invest $300M in greentech-focused startups
Japanese energy firm JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) has initiated corporate venture capital activities with the aim of accelerating innovation in the energy domain and generating new business opportunities. The firm will make strategic investments totaling $300 million in start-up companies that have leading-edge technologies or business concepts and in venture…
July 21, 2023
Silicon Box launches $2B advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry in Singapore
Silicon Box, a Singapore-based semiconductor integration startup, has launched its $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry to revolutionize the chip manufacturing sector, develop local capabilities, and boost Singapore's position as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing.
July 21, 2023
Temasek reports lower net portfolio value of $285B in FY2023
Singapore investment firm Temasek has reported a net portfolio value (NPV) of SGD 382 billion ($284.61 billion) in financial year ended March 31, 2023 (FY23), a drop of 5.21 percent as compared to SGD 403 billion ($300.26 billion) in FY2022.
July 11, 2023
LeapFrog Investments plans to commit over $500M to climate solutions in Asia and Africa
Global private investment firm LeapFrog Investments plans to commit $500 million to companies combating climate change in Africa and Asia, providing green tools and technologies to 50 million low-income people.
July 11, 2023
News,China,Asia,Venture Capital,SEA,Investments
Sequoia Capital’s China unit sets up office in Singapore – report
HongShan told the FT it had a “strong foundation of trust” with PeakXV and there would be opportunities for both teams to collaborate.
July 11, 2023