Reported on July 8, 2025, beginning August 1, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on Malaysian-made goods as part of a broader policy targeting countries with trade imbalances. This follows an Executive Order signed by President Trump on July 7, which postpones the expiration of certain tariff rates from July 9 to Augu

On June 30, Compal Electronics announced that it has completed Phase One of its new manufacturing facility in Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, marking a strategic expansion into the European automotive electronics market.
The new plant will produce automotive electronic parts (AEP), mainly electronic control un

On May 17, 2025, Trensor Co. Ltd., a leading automotive sensor manufacturer, broke ground on its first international production facility in Penang, Malaysia. The MYR 100 million investment will create 200 high-skilled jobs and is expected to generate MYR 200 million in annual sales once operations begin in 2026. Land

On May 8, 2025, the Permanent Secretary of the Thai Ministry of Industry visited Prachinburi Province to attend the opening of Phase 1 of Peng Shen Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.’s PCB manufacturing plant, as well as the foundation stone ceremony for Phase 2.
The project, a joint venture between Zhen Ding Tech. Grou

Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Shinsung ST Co,. Ltd. has been registered as a listed partner of a global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and won an order to supply parts for mass-production models. Shinsung ST has been providing bus bars and battery module cases to South Korean batt

Announced on April 23, 2025, MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE) has secured a series of new contracts through its subsidiaries, with a combined value of approximately MYR 120.67 million. These wins further strengthen MCE’s position as a trusted supplier of automotive electronics and mechatronic components to leading automaker

On March 21, 2025, Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, marking its Phase 3 expansion.
Established in 1992, Hotayi is a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, serving several specialized market segment

Based on Bursa Malaysia announcement dated January 6, 2025, Dominant Electronics Sdn. Bhd. (DESB) had entered into an MOU with Jing Wei Hirain Automotive Electronics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (HiRain) to establish a new operating company in Malaysia.
The parties will negotiate in good faith within the next 90 days to finali

Ficosa International, S.A. (Ficosa) announced a plan to remodel its Viladecavalls industrial warehouse for the manufacture of EV parts.
Funded by ACCIÓ’s Programme, this project will increase production capacity for e-mobility, contributing to the global sustainability strategy and the ecological transition.
This pro

Several South Korean media sources reported that Grinergy will supply switch parts for the Gravity of the US electric vehicle (EV) startup manufacturer, the Lucid Group. The South Korean company will deliver the components for ten years starting in December 2024. The sales under the deal are expected to reach Korean

Wistron announced the establishment of a joint laboratory with NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) to develop next-generation electrical and electronic (E/E) architectures for software-defined vehicles (SDV).
The joint lab integrates NXP's automotive networking solutions including the S32J, S32G vehicle network processors