Thailand to Build its First Silicon Chip Plant
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has announced a joint venture between Hana Microelectronics and Thai energy firm PTT to establish the country’s first silicon carbide (SiC) chip manufacturing facility. With an initial investment of THB 11.5 billion...
Elna Inaugurates New USD 230 Million Printed Circuit Boards Facility in Penang, Malaysia
Elna PCB (M) Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian subsidiary of Global Brands Manufacture under Taiwan’s Passive System Alliance (PSA) Group, has announced the opening of its second plant in Penang, Malaysia, with an investment exceeding MYR 1 billion (USD 230 million). The first...
Japanese Company Expands Petrochemical Operations in Indonesia with New USD 110 Million Facility
Nippon Shokubai Indonesia is moving forward with plans to expand its petrochemical operations in Cilegon, Banten, by constructing a fourth plant phase, set to begin in 2025. The new facility will involve an investment of approximately IDR 1.69 trillion (USD 110...