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South Korea's top court affirms W18.6 billion fine on Broadcom
The US chipmaker was penalised for coercing Samsung Electronics into a long-term component supply deal, with the ruling finalised on October 27.
India Targets Global Manufacturing Hub Status Beyond China+1
India aims to become a trusted global manufacturing partner, with engineering exports reaching US$122.43 billion in FY2025–26, a 4.86% increase from the prior fiscal year.
ASEAN targets medicine self-reliance, Malaysia proposes dashboard
The regional bloc aims to reduce reliance on imported medicines and external shocks, with Malaysia advocating for a real-time security dashboard and a three-month buffer stock model.
HCMC draws US$16.4 billion for urban, port projects
Ho Chi Minh City has approved 12 major investment projects totalling US$16.4 billion, targeting urban development, seaports, logistics, and high-tech manufacturing.
HSBC Aids Chinese Firms' Expansion into Malaysia, ASEAN
Malaysia's 2025 GDP grew 5.2%, with bilateral trade volumes with China rising 33% in the first seven months of 2026, drawing Chinese companies like Mixue and COSMX.
HD Hyundai, Kiewit to build US shipyard, create 3,000 jobs
The joint venture will begin construction in 2027, with operations slated for 2029, supported by a significant South Korean investment pledge.
BYD to build European EV plants countering trade barriers
China's largest electric vehicle maker aims for greater market share in Europe, responding to tariffs and quotas on Chinese imports and reduced domestic fiscal support.
Hyundai Transys to invest $560m in Georgia powertrain output
The South Korean automotive parts maker will upgrade existing facilities and construct a new plant in West Point, creating 320 jobs for hybrid vehicle component manufacturing.
Philippines DTI: Vingroup considers $500m EV factory for 2027 start
Vietnam's Vingroup, controlled by Pham Nhat Vuong, may invest US$500 million in an electric vehicle plant in the Philippines, targeting 200,000 units annually with construction potentially starting in early 2027.
Vietnam FDI Hits Record $50.36 Billion in Nine Months
Registered foreign direct investment in Vietnam surged 76.4% year-on-year, with disbursed capital reaching a five-year high of $21.07 billion.
Singapore hosts seven WEF Lighthouse factories, boosting regional manufacturing
The Singapore Economic Development Board notes these facilities, including those from Agilent and GlobalFoundries, employ advanced technologies to significantly raise productivity and cut lead times.
China Cosco adds capacity, routes for supply chain resilience
The country's largest ocean carrier, China Cosco Shipping Holdings, is implementing an emergency response system to counter geopolitical and climate disruptions.
Trump to Press Tariffs, Critical Minerals at November ASEAN Summit
US President Donald Trump will attend the Manila summit from November 16–18, seeking concessions on trade and critical resources from Southeast Asian nations.
Singapore, ASEAN Economies Draw US$236 Billion FDI from Global Shift
The Singapore Economic Development Board reported a rise in foreign direct investment to the region in 2023, with firms diversifying operations from China into key Southeast Asian markets.
Antique Stock Broking sets ₹3,050 target for Neogen Chemicals
The Indian brokerage initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating, projecting a 23% upside for the specialty chemicals firm, citing its expanding battery chemicals division and non-Chinese supply chain opportunities.
Phinma unit opens P700 million insulated panel plant
Union Insulated Panel Corp. launched a P700 million facility in Pampanga, Philippines, aiming to expand local production and reduce reliance on imports.
China Q3 GDP lifts AI hardware exporters; Shengyi, Foxconn in focus
China's 4.5% Q3 economic expansion boosts export demand for industrial equipment and AI hardware, highlighting key manufacturers like ASMPT and Foxconn Industrial Internet.
Vietnam FDI registered capital hits record $50.36 billion
Disbursed foreign direct investment also reached a five-year high of $21.07 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with full-year registered capital projected to exceed $60 billion.
Vietnam semiconductor exports surge, boosting logistics demand
A FedEx and Frost & Sullivan report reveals Vietnam's semiconductor exports grew 31.8% annually from 2006–2025, reaching US$32.4 billion in 2023, driven by AI and EV demand.
Vietnam Ready-Built Factories Surge on Electronics FDI
Foreign direct investment in Vietnam’s electronics and semiconductor sectors reached over $7 billion in the first half of 2026, driving strong demand for ready-built industrial facilities, particularly in the north.
Geopolitics Reshapes Trade, Supply Chains, Boosting ASEAN FDI
Experts at an IMF-World Bank seminar noted growing efforts to mitigate transit vulnerabilities and geopolitical shocks, particularly impacting Southeast Asia's industrial production and foreign direct investment.