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Malaysia's chip industry booming amid tech shift

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Georg Matthes
September 19, 2024

As US-China trade tensions escalate, Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is reaping the benefits. Global tech giants are shifting operations away from China, driving record investments into the country.

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