Messer invests $40M to expand production capacity in Vietnam August 21, 2026 At its existing site in Yen Binh, the German company will build a new air separation unit capable of producing 600 metric tons per day of nitrogen, oxygen and argon. Additionally, Messer will build a new nitrogen liquefier at its site in Song Cong.
Compal opens AI server manufacturing centre in Taoyuan August 19, 2026 Compal Electronics has opened its Daxi AI Server Manufacturing Centre in Taoyuan, Taiwan, following a total investment of NTD 4.03 billion, approximately EUR 108.95 million. The facility is expected to double Compal's AI server production capacity and adds rack-level manufacturing capabilities.
Posco Future M signs supply agreement for LFP cathode materials August 19, 2026 The agreement, reached to preemptively address surging North American ESS demand, will see Posco Future M supply more than 190,000 tons of LFP cathode materials to a major Korean battery maker over six years.
US startup Ravee Optics secures $6 million in seed round August 13, 2026 The company’s initial focus is addressing the limitations of current satellite communication technology by building optical communication systems designed for scale. Its hardware is smaller, lighter, and easier to produce in large volumes.
LGES partners with Honda, Hanoi to boost Vietnam’s EV market June 15, 2026 The three parties will work together to build an electric two-wheeler ecosystem that includes Battery Swapping Stations in central Hanoi, battery standards, safety management systems, and new platform-based business models for electric two-wheelers.
Alltronics officially opens manufacturing facility in Malaysia June 12, 2026 The Penang facility spans 60,000 square feet and houses 12 production lines, providing a monthly production capacity of upto 300,000 units. It operates as an OEM manufacturing base for industrial electronics, environmental control and electronics power modules.
TLT Manufacturing opens production facility in Vietnam May 06, 2026 Lithuanian EMS provider TLT Manufacturing has opened a new electronics manufacturing facility in Vietnam, extending its production footprint beyond Europe for the first time.
Posco secures $675M artificial graphite anode order April 22, 2026 This is the largest supply agreement the South Korean company has secured since entering the anode material business in 2011. It currently supplies anode material to domestic battery manufacturers and companies, including GM.
Meiko Electronics to set up PCB plant in Vietnam April 16, 2026 Japanese PCB manufacturer Meiko Electronics has decided to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam, aimed at expanding its PCB manufacturing capacity in the ASEAN region.
Samsung weighs semiconductor packaging investment in Vietnam April 10, 2026 Samsung Electronics is considering an investment in chip testing and packaging operations in Vietnam, Reuters reports, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Delta Electronics strengthens presence in Southeast Asia March 20, 2026 The key leadership appointments across Southeast Asia and Oceania include Jason Yuan, President, SEA & ANZ; David Leal, Vice-President of Solution Business (Infrastructure), SEA & ANZ; and Lili Mow, Vice-President of Solution Business (Automation), SEA & ANZ.
Doosan to supply manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin March 11, 2026 Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will sequentially supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group’s domestic and overseas plants through 2027.
FPT launches advanced semiconductor testing and packaging plant in Vietnam February 11, 2026 FPT plans to establish an advanced semiconductor testing and packaging facility in Vietnam, aiming to expand domestic back-end manufacturing capacity and strengthen the country’s position in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s first semiconductor fab February 10, 2026 Viettel Group has broken ground on the construction of what has been dubbed Vietnam’s first semiconductor chip fabrication plant, marking the country’s entry into domestic chip manufacturing.
Report: Foxconn subsidiary plans to expand production in Vietnam December 03, 2025 The company also plans to increase its phone manufacturing capacity by 30 million units to a total of 140 million units annually, and produce charging devices for smart rings.
HFE aims to invest $3.2 billion in renewable energy in India December 02, 2025 Under the agreement, Hero Future Energies (HFE) will establish the renewable energy generation projects in two phases, creating over 15,000 direct and indirect jobs in total in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Electronics industry warns Mexico tariffs threaten US supply chains October 27, 2025 The Global Electronics Association (GEA) has issued a policy brief warning that the proposed 30% tariffs on electronics imports from Mexico could disrupt North American supply chains, increase costs for US manufacturers, and undermine ongoing nearshoring efforts.
Gushine Electronics opens lithium battery manufacturing base in Vietnam October 22, 2025 Gushine Electronics has inaugurated its new lithium battery manufacturing base in Hai Phong. The new facility strengthens regional capacity, enhances supply chain flexibility, and demonstrates Gushine's commitment to Vietnam and the global energy market.
C-Hawk unveils new Vietnam facility October 07, 2025 C-Hawk Technology, a manufacturer of components, assemblies, systems and surface treatment processes for the semiconductor and health imaging industries, has opened its new manufacturing facility in Vietnam.
Fluence, ACE launch automated energy storage factory in Vietnam August 27, 2025 With a projected annual manufacturing capacity of 35 GWh, the facility features a fully automated production process that is designed to enhance productivity and safety.
VinFast partners with BatX to advance battery recycling, repurposing July 14, 2025 Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide comprehensive high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, material recovery and repurposing services for VinFast India’s factory, and after-sales operations
IPC becomes Global Electronics Association June 24, 2025 The organization known as IPC – originally the Institute of Printed Circuits – is changing its name to the Global Electronics Association, and unveils a new study on the electronics industry.
Alchip expands its footprint with new design centres June 12, 2025 Alchip Technologies has announced the expansion of its global design operations with the establishment of new design centres in Vietnam and the addition of a second office in Japan.
Trumpf Electronics opens technical centre in Malaysia May 28, 2025 German plasma power specialist Trumpf Electronics has opened a new technical centre in Malaysia, marking its first facility in Southeast Asia
FastlinkPCB grows global presence across four countries May 28, 2025 FastlinkPCB says it has completed its international expansion by establishing subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, Switzerland, and Malaysia over the past year – forming a localised service network across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
V-GREEN signs MOU to deploy 63,000 VinFast EV charging ports May 12, 2025 Under the agreement, V-GREEN and its four partners — Chargecore, Chargepoint, Amarta Group and CVS — will jointly invest a total of USD 300 million to develop EV charging infrastructure throughout Indonesia.
TV brands yay pass US tariff costs to consumers – May 06, 2025 TrendForce’s latest research indicates that US reciprocal tariffs are likely to drive TV brands to pass rising costs onto consumers through higher retail prices in the second half of 2025, further weakening consumer spending momentum.
Notebook industry growth outlook dims amid tariff uncertainty April 22, 2025 The global notebook industry is bracing for continued volatility as trade tensions and economic headwinds cast a shadow over projected growth in 2025, according to new research released today by TrendForce.
Qualcomm acquires Gen AI unit of Vietnamese firm VinAI April 21, 2025 Combining VinAI’s advanced generative AI research and development (R&D) capabilities with Qualcomm’s decades of extensive R&D will expand Qualcomm’s ability to drive inventions.
New tariffs on semiconductors are on the way, warns Trump April 14, 2025 US Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said President Donald Trump would impose “a special focus-type of tariff” on smartphones, computers and other electronics products within a month or two.
Trump tariffs impact: Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders in US April 07, 2025 Japan, where the gaming firm is based, has been hit with a 24% tariff. Companies like Nintendo have to either swallow this cost or pass it on to consumers.
Vexos expands with new China facility, boosts US & Vietnam capacity March 13, 2025 Vexos is strengthening its global manufacturing footprint by opening a new facility in Dongguan, China. The expansion boosts production capacity and automation, aligning with growing demand across industrial, medical, and aerospace sectors. Additionally, the company is boosting its manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and the US.