Dutch Coatings Firm AkzoNobel Launches Regional R&D Hub in Malaysia

Dutch Coatings Firm AkzoNobel Launches Regional R&D Hub in Malaysia

AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational coatings company, has inaugurated a new research and development (R&D) facility in Nilai, located in the state of Negeri Sembilan. Designed to function as a regional innovation hub, the center will focus on delivering eco-friendly,...
Gstar Launches Solar Cell and Module Production in the Philippines

Gstar Launches Solar Cell and Module Production in the Philippines

Singapore-based solar manufacturer Gstar has officially launched its new manufacturing facility in Subic Bay, Philippines, along with its first high-efficiency n-type solar module. The plant, now operational, has an initial production capacity of 1 GW for solar...
Cariflex Opens USD 355 Million Latex Plant in Singapore

Cariflex Opens USD 355 Million Latex Plant in Singapore

Cariflex, a global leader in polyisoprene rubber latex and a subsidiary of South Korea’s DL Chemical, officially opened the world’s largest polyisoprene latex plant on Jurong Island, Singapore, in May 2025. The SGD 462 million (USD 355 million) facility, Singapore’s...
Vietnam Starts Construction for Its First Locally Led Chip Factory

Vietnam Starts Construction for Its First Locally Led Chip Factory

Vietnam recently commenced construction on its first chip factory entirely developed and operated with Vietnamese-owned technology, marking a significant breakthrough in the country’s semiconductor ambitions. The CT Semiconductor plant, part of CT Group’s High-Tech...