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Malaysia's electrical and electronics exports are forecast to surpass RM800bil in 2026, building on last year's RM711bil performance. The growth trajectory remains strong despite cost pressures from geopolitical tensions.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pledged unwavering government support for premium investment projects during talks with AT&S chief executive officer Dr. Michael Mertin, highlighting Malaysia's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Intel and 3DGS Inc. USA will jointly invest $3.3 billion to build a substrate manufacturing plant in Odisha, India, creating over 1,800 high-skilled jobs as part of New Delhi's push to expand domestic semiconductor production.
North Carolina has sued Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast for failing to proceed with a planned factory project. The state seeks recovery of US$80 million in site preparation costs and land purchase rights after over a year of inactivity.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Ahmad Nasir has pinpointed five manufacturing subsectors most vulnerable to the ongoing global supply crisis and energy challenges, citing widespread pressures on raw materials, logistics and cash flow across the industry.