In four years, construction and real estate businesses account for the largest share in registering with the OBRP
Since Cambodia launched the Online Business Registration Platform (OBRP) four years ago, 36,509 companies have registered under the new platform. The real estate sector has the highest number of registrations. This information is based on the progress report of the Online Business Registration Service. It’s worth noting that all the businesses registered under the new […]
Japan Explores Maglev Technology for Earthquake-Resistant “Floating Homes”
Of course, the quake did not kill people directly, but the buildings or houses where people lived were the ones that killed people in the quake. If we look at the statistics or photos of earthquakes, we will see that most of the deaths due to earthquakes, large or small, are from buildings or parts […]
TSMC Affiliate Vanguard Partners with NXP for US$7.8bn Chip Facility in Singapore
Vanguard International Semiconductor, an affiliate of TSMC, will invest US$7.8 billion in partnership with European chipmaker NXP to construct its most advanced production facility in Singapore, targeting the rising demand for regional chip manufacturing and supply chain resilience. This significant venture, announced on Wednesday, underscores the strategic importance of localised semiconductor production in the current […]
German Tech Giant BOSCH Announces Plans to Establish Factory in Cambodia
German technology giant BOSCH is set to explore the establishment of a factory in Cambodia, following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and Alexander Weichsel, Manager of BOSCH Commercial Plant, on 13 June 2024. HE Sun Chanthol highlighted Cambodia’s investment potential across various sectors including agriculture, agro-industry, automobiles, electronics, health, renewable energy, tourism, […]
To Counter US, China Invests Big in Domestic Chip Production with US$47bn Fund
In a bold move to bolster domestic chip manufacturing and counter US restrictions on advanced technology, China launched a new state-backed semiconductor fund worth a staggering 344 billion yuan (US$47 billion), according to Asia.nikkei on May 27, 2024. This substantial investment, known as the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Phase III (Big Fund Phase […]
Giant Tech-Companies Rushing to Install AI Technology Centres & Cloud Storage Stations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore & Thailand
Google announced on 22 May 2024 that it will invest US$2 billion in Malaysia to develop its first data centre and Google Cloud station in the country, marking a significant expansion into Southeast Asia. This investment aims to bolster Malaysia’s digital ambitions by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies to elevate local industries within […]