TAIPEI – Orient Semiconductor Electronics plans to grow its EMS business beyond electronics and strengthen its collaboration with Chipbond Technology in 5G, IoT and automotive electronics, according to reports.

SON, THE NETHERLANDS – Neways Electronics said conversations about a non-binding conditional indicative proposal by VDL to acquire all outstanding shares in Neways’ share capital have ended, following a unanimous conclusion of the board of directors and the supervisory board of Neways.

BAC GIANG, VIETNAM – A government committee near Hanoi ordered three Foxconn production facilities to close until further notice due to a Covid-19 outbreak, according to reports.

VANCOUVER, WA – Silicon Forest Electronics is merging with ESAM and Bay Computer Associates through a stock purchase agreement with VergePointe Capital in Lake Oswego, OR.