Tencent opens Kuala Lumpur office to boost Malaysia’s digital sector and talent development

Tencent has officially inaugurated its Kuala Lumpur office, underscoring its growing commitment to Malaysia’s digital market and talent pool, according to reports from The Edge Malaysia and Bernama. The new facility is expected to house around 500 employees and aims to establish Kuala Lumpur as one of Tencent’s key global hubs.

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EOC reshapes into integrated supply chain eyeing AI and semiconductors

Optical communication filter maker East Tender Optoelectronics Corp. (EOC) completed a board restructuring in March 2025, positioning itself to capture booming opportunities in AI, semiconductors, high-speed computing, satellite communications, and advanced packaging. The company is shifting from its traditional optical filter business toward integrated solutions spanning optics, networking, AI, lasers, and semiconductor materials, aiming to transform from a component supplier into an integrated optoelectronic solution provider.

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Japan’s humanoid robot alliance expands to counter Chinese dominance

The Kyoto Humanoid Association (KyoHA), a coalition initiated by Waseda University and Murata Manufacturing Co., has welcomed several new members, including Renesas Electronics, in its effort to mass-produce fully Japanese-made humanoid robots by 2027. The alliance now comprises 13 Japanese electronic components and semiconductor manufacturers aiming to strengthen Japan’s presence in the humanoid robot market.

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3Q25 Global ODM/EMS rankings: AI continues to drive revenue growth

In December 2025, DIGITIMES tracked global EMS/ODM companies and compiled the rankings of the top 20 companies for the third quarter of 2025. Generative AI has driven a paradigm shift in the technology industry and reshaped market power. It remains the most critical factor affecting EMS/ODM companies’ growth this quarter and influenced the reshuffling of the rankings.

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