Malaysia-Singapore Special Economic Zone builds cross-border AI ecosystem amid sovereign tech race

As the global race to build “sovereign AI” gains momentum, Southeast Asia is carving out a strategic role in the next wave of digital infrastructure, and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a focal point. High-profile moves, like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent visit to the Middle East, have spotlighted the growing link between AI innovation and national policy. In Southeast Asia, JS SEZ is becoming a real-world testbed for how governments can work together to support AI-powered industries.

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SEMICON Taiwan 2025 to launch AI chip packaging alliance, highlighting advanced packaging and ecosystem resilience

SEMICON Taiwan 2025 is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 12 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, with a series of technical forums kicking off on September 8. A key highlight will be the official launch of the SEMI 3DIC Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (SEMI 3DICAMA) on September 9, which will delve into critical topics such as breakthroughs in advanced packaging technologies for AI chips.

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