Onshoring semiconductors is a chipped ambition

The disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have limited the supply and increased the cost of semiconductors. One of the clearest impacts of the chip shortage has been on the automotive sector. Reestablishing some semblance of normality within the semiconductor supply chain has, as a result of this and similar shortages, moved from theoretical discussions […]

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Japan’s Kishida vows to regain trust in church controversy

“I squarely face the people’s voices regarding our relationship with the Unification Church,” Kishida said in his speech opening the 69-day parliamentary session. He promised to “do utmost” to help victims of the church’s suspect businesses and donation collection by setting up a government help desk offering legal advise. He’sContinue Reading

Malaysia’s HealthMetrics makes strategic investment into Indonesia’s Across Asia Assist 

AAA Indonesia, a leading third-party administrator in Indonesia with regional presence
Investment to spur corporate membership growth to over 2 mil members & policy holders Healthcare technology company, HealthMetrics Sdn Bhd, announced last week a strategic investment in PT. AA International Indonesia, for an undisclosed sum. PT.AA International Indonesia, operates Across Asia…Continue Reading

DaaS 360: Creating a future-proof, sustainable business ecosystem

Businesses encouraged to explore DaaS solutions 
DaaS enables companies to adhere to ESG compliant  Subscription-based services are well-known in the market. From streaming entertainment and music to getting food delivery and beauty products, consumers can get access to these services at a flat monthly rate without having to commit to purchasing the…Continue Reading

China on course to elude US chip-making equipment bans

Chinese tech giant Huawei’s attempt to make semiconductors without American equipment has generated global headlines as the US-China tech war takes yet another turn. It is one more strong hint – if any were needed – that the US government is in the process of creating a competitor that it won’t be able to control […]

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