As the global supply chain undergoes restructuring, Malaysia and Singapore have emerged as attractive destinations for semiconductor companies seeking to establish manufacturing operations in Southeast Asia (SEA). Both countries have implemented their own strategies to capitalize on this opportunity, leveraging their respective strengths to enhance their value within the semiconductor industry chain.

Unitech Printed Circuit Board has expressed optimism about the demand for Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Revenue generated from the sector will significantly surpass the previous year’s level in 2024, according to company VP Kanty Wu.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS), the semiconductor subsidiary of Sony, announced in May 2023 that it had acquired land in Kōshi, Kumamoto, for a new factory, with plans to break ground for construction in April 2024. However, during a business briefing on May 31, SSS stated that market trends must be observed before making a final decision, sparking market curiosity about the company’s strategy.

Advanced packaging for Silicon Photonics (SiPh) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) has emerged as an additional forward-thinking trend, following CoWoS, InFO, and SoIC.