Month: November 2024

Sweden-Malaysia economic ties flourish, FDI soars and semiconductor sector emerges as key growth area

KUALA LUMPUR: Economic ties between Sweden and Malaysia have flourished over the years, with Swedish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia soaring to US$1.43 billion (US$1=RM4.37) to date from US$113 million in 2014. Sweden’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Niklas Wiberg, is

Making agriculture more resilient to climate change

As Earth’s temperature rises, agricultural practices will need to adapt. Droughts will likely become more frequent, and some land may no longer be arable. On top of that is the challenge of feeding an ever-growing population without expanding the production

A trick of light: UC Irvine researchers turn silic | Newswise

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 — By creating a new way for light and matter to interact, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have enabled the manufacturing of ultrathin silicon solar cells that could help spread the energy-converting technology

A trick of light: UC Irvine researchers turn silic | Newswise

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 — By creating a new way for light and matter to interact, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have enabled the manufacturing of ultrathin silicon solar cells that could help spread the energy-converting technology

Chips aren’t just fast food: What India’s Rs 76k cr semiconductor push needs

When GoI announced its ₹76k cr incentive package for the semiconductor industry, many called it ‘too little, too late’. With MNCs like TSMC, Intel and Samsung in the sector, can India hope to make a mark? Yes, but only if

Chips aren’t just fast food: What India’s Rs 76k cr semiconductor push needs

When GoI announced its ₹76k cr incentive package for the semiconductor industry, many called it ‘too little, too late’. With MNCs like TSMC, Intel and Samsung in the sector, can India hope to make a mark? Yes, but only if

Capital Region selected as national hub for semiconductor research, $825M invested

The Capital Region has been chosen as the national headquarters for semiconductor research and training. The federal government plans to invest $825 million in training programs and cutting-edge equipment. As for construction for the new center, that is already underway

Capital Region selected as national hub for semiconductor research, $825M invested

The Capital Region has been chosen as the national headquarters for semiconductor research and training. The federal government plans to invest $825 million in training programs and cutting-edge equipment. As for construction for the new center, that is already underway