4 ASEAN semiconductor, electronics groups pledge closer alliance

Four semiconductor and electronics groups from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed a joint communiqué aimed at advancing the future of the industry through deeper regional cooperation.

The signatories are the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association, Thailand Printed Circuit Association, and Indonesia Chip Design Collaborative Center.

Signed on October 26 during the first ASEAN Semiconductor and Electronics Forum 2026 in Manila, the communiqué recognizes that ASEAN’s strength lies in the complementary capabilities of its member states and in their ability to connect these strengths across the entire value chain – from semiconductor design and research to manufacturing, advanced packaging and electronics production.

Building on the ASEAN Framework for Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain (AFISS), the communiqué underscores four key priorities:

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