Bi-Weekly News Update: Feb 15 to Feb 28 , 2025

Samsung Vietnam’s 2024 Profit Drops Despite Revenue Growth; Schneider Electric Opens Training Center in Vietnam to Boost Green Skills; Vietnam’s Enfarm Recognized at Global AI Summit for Agricultural Innovation; ASEAN Urged to Boost Regional Cooperation in Trade, Digitalization, and Sustainability; Vietnam, India, and US AI Stocks Poised for Strong Growth in 2024; Indonesia Lifts iPhone 16 Ban After Apple Agrees to Increased Investment; Alibaba to Invest $53 Billion in AI and Cloud Amid Tech Resurgence; China's DeepSeek Sparks AI Shockwave, Disrupts Global Markets; EECO and HSBC Thailand Partner to Boost Global Investment in EEC; Grab’s Economic Impact in Thailand: Contributes 1% of GDP, Creates 280,000 Jobs; Nissan Reportedly Seeks Tesla Investment Amid Turnaround Efforts; AI, Omnichannel, and D2C Reshape ASEAN Retail Market

Weekly News Updates – Feb. 19 to Feb. 25

Delta Electronics Invests $500 Million in India, Expands Krishnagiri Facility Taiwan-based Delta Electronics is reinforcing its commitment to India with a $500 million investment under the Make in India initiative, announced in 2015, to enhance its local manufacturing and innovation…

Weekly News Updates – Feb. 12 to Feb. 18

Micron Moves Ahead with Phase 2 of Sanand Chip Plant Despite Delays American memory chipmaker Micron Technology is proceeding with the second phase of its $2.75 billion semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, even as construction delays plague the first phase.…

Bi-Weekly News Update: Jan 29 to Feb 14, 2025

Samsung Vietnam’s 2024 Profit Drops Despite Revenue Growth; Schneider Electric Opens Training Center in Vietnam to Boost Green Skills; Vietnam’s Enfarm Recognized at Global AI Summit for Agricultural Innovation; ASEAN Urged to Boost Regional Cooperation in Trade, Digitalization, and Sustainability; Vietnam, India, and US AI Stocks Poised for Strong Growth in 2024; Indonesia Lifts iPhone 16 Ban After Apple Agrees to Increased Investment; Alibaba to Invest $53 Billion in AI and Cloud Amid Tech Resurgence; China's DeepSeek Sparks AI Shockwave, Disrupts Global Markets; EECO and HSBC Thailand Partner to Boost Global Investment in EEC; Grab’s Economic Impact in Thailand: Contributes 1% of GDP, Creates 280,000 Jobs; Nissan Reportedly Seeks Tesla Investment Amid Turnaround Efforts; AI, Omnichannel, and D2C Reshape ASEAN Retail Market

Weekly News Updates – Feb. 5 to Feb. 11

US-India Trade Tensions Rise as Modi Plans Tariff Cuts Ahead of Trump Meeting Washington and New Delhi are gearing up for crucial trade negotiations as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a visit to the United States. US President…

Weekly News Updates – Jan. 29 to Feb. 4

Electronics and Semiconductor Push: Budget 2025-26 Sees 48% Hike in MeitY Allocation The Indian government has significantly increased funding for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in the Union Budget for FY26, with a 48.16% jump from ₹17,566.31…

Bi-Weekly News Update: Jan 15 to Jan 28, 2025

Saigon Hi-Tech Park Set for $725 Million Expansion; AI-Driven Smartphones Enhance Daily Life for Vietnamese Users; Vietnam’s Telecom Giants Post Record Profits in 2024; World Bank Projects Vietnam to Lead Asia-Pacific Growth in 2026; Thailand’s Green Electricity Scheme Sees Strong Demand from Private Sector; Oppo Ordered to Investigate Alleged Data Breach in Thailand; Thailand Showcases Readiness for Digital Economy and AI at Davos; Chulalongkorn University Joins Forces with Huawei to Boost Thailand’s Digital Talent; Thai PM Courts Google and Salesforce for Digital Investments in Thailand; Thailand Urged to Collaborate with ASEAN to Strengthen Trade Negotiations with US; ASEAN Strengthens Digital Cooperation with Focus on Cybersecurity and Online Scams

Weekly News Updates – Jan. 22 to Jan. 28

Tata Electronics Acquires 60% Stake in Pegatron India, Strengthening Apple Supply Chain In a major boost to India’s electronics manufacturing sector, Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd (TEPL) has acquired a controlling 60% stake in Pegatron Technology India, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s…

Weekly News Updates – Jan. 15 to Jan. 21

Optiemus Partners with Taiwan’s KunWay Technology to Manufacture Drones in India Optiemus Infracom’s subsidiary, Optiemus Unmanned Systems Private Limited (OUS), has announced a partnership with Taiwan-based KunWay Technology to manufacture, localize, and sell its diverse range of drones in India.…

Bi-Weekly News Update: Jan 1 to Jan 14, 2025

Vietnam’s Telecom Giants Achieve Impressive Growth in 2024; Vietnam Poised to Become Asia’s Next Economic Tiger Through Innovation; Qualcomm Strengthens Ties with Vietnam, Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation; Vietnam's EV Market Gains Momentum Amid Growing Consumer Demand for Sustainability; Thailand Advances Smart City Development and AI Leadership; Thailand Approves Blue Tech City to Boost Advanced Industries and Job Creation; AWS Launches Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, Pledges $10 Billion GDP Contribution; Generative AI Revolutionizing Financial Services: Key Trends for 2025; E-Commerce in Thailand: Key Trends for 2025 and Beyond; Thailand's Digital-Content Industry Gains Momentum in the Global Market