Malaysia bets big on chips with $250m Arm deal

SoftBank unit to set up regional base and share IP with local companies

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Arm is setting up a regional base of operations in Malaysia at a time when the country aims to upgrade its chip capabilities. (Photo by Norman Goh)

NORMAN GOH

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia on Wednesday announced a partnership with SoftBank's chip design unit Arm Holdings to establish an ASEAN and Oceania base of operations, marking a significant step in the country's push to move up the semiconductor and artificial intelligence chip supply chains.

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