The battle between the United States and China for dominance in the semiconductor industry is having some unexpected effects: as companies look to insulate their supply chains from rising geopolitical tensions. Many from around the world are setting their sights on Malaysia to establish or expand their chip factories. Financial Times correspondent Mercedes Ruhl explains how the country gained a valuable position in the supply chain, and what it needs to do to maintain that position.
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Malaysia: Surprise winner of the US-China chip wars
Vietnam offers incentives for semiconductors to attract foreign companies
The artificial intelligence boom is expanding across Wall Street
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