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Vietnam FDI Inflows Top US$18 Billion In 8 Months

Vietnam FDI Inflows Top US$18 Billion In 8 Months

September 11, 2023
Christellee
Industry Focus

Vietnam lured close to US$18.15 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) from the beginning of this year to 20 August 2023, up 8.2% year-on-year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

ASML Started Limiting Chip Gear Exports To China

September 5, 2023
Christellee
Industry Focus

At at June, the Netherlands issued an unprecedented export control restricting ASML Holding NV’s chip-making machines from being sent to China.

China Keen To Invest In EV Manufacturing In Thailand

August 1, 2023
Christellee
Features

The Thai Board Of Investment (BOI) also brought Thailand business operators from the Thai Automotive Industry Association to participate in the 19th Western China International Fair (WCIF), one of the top 10 national fairs in China.

Chinese Petrochemical Firms Bet Big On Energy Transition Products

Chinese Petrochemical Firms Bet Big On Energy Transition Products

July 27, 2023
Christellee
Features

Chinese oil refiners and petrochemical companies are investing tens of billions of dollars to produce high-end chemicals for solar panels and lithium-ion batteries to profit from growing demand for energy transition technologies.

China Carmakers To Develop Automotive Chips But Grapple With Quality Concerns

China Carmakers To Develop Automotive Chips But Grapple With Quality Concerns

July 14, 2023
Christellee
Features

While the industry at large can see the wave in electric vehicles (EV) coming from China, it has not fully detached itself from the stigma of inferior quality in spite of its rapid technological advancements. How would China overcome their “good enough” reputation?

Chinese Electric Vehicle Investments Flood Thailand

Chinese Electric Vehicle Investments Flood Thailand

July 12, 2023
Christellee
Features

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are pouring into Thailand, with investments up to US$1.44 billion in production facilities in Southeast Asia’s biggest automaking hub that has long been dominated by Japanese companies. Japan appears to be set to be dethroned by China.

China Wounded In The Semiconductor Upheaval

China Wounded In The Semiconductor Upheaval

The world watches how the United States tries means and ways to undermine China’s efforts to claim its place in the semiconductor industry. However, the latter still has a fighting chance.

Samsung Data Theft Defendant Named!

Samsung Data Theft Defendant Named!

June 27, 2023
Christellee
Industry Focus

The plan was allegedly funded by Chinese investors, probably going well till something caused the deal to fall apart and Samsung got implicated — a saga too telling of Chinese’s ambitions.

China’s EV Battery Industry Expansion Tests Transport Capacity

China’s EV Battery Industry Expansion Tests Transport Capacity

June 15, 2023
Christellee
Fast Fab

China’s EV battery industry is set to continue a rapid expansion over the next decade driven by growing global demand, testing the capacity of transport, analysts said.

China Paving The Way For Lesser Threats?

China Paving The Way For Lesser Threats?

May 23, 2023
Christellee
Fast Fab

China banned US chip maker Micron from selling to Chinese companies working on key infrastructure projects, in a major escalation of an ongoing battle between the world’s top two economies over access to crucial technology. This move might spell an opportunity for Korea.

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