With AI, high-performance computing – HPC, data centres as well as semiconductor technologies driving global industrial change at an ever-faster pace, manufacturers are restructuring supply chains for more robustness, functional flexibility, and responsiveness to customers in global markets.
Against this background, FIC Global Inc. which is a Taiwan-listed global technology group, on July 31, 2026 as part of restructuring supply chains took its regional expansion plan in Southeast Asia and world-wide to a new level with two strategic partnerships announced at the ASEAN Conference 2026 in Singapore.
The advanced manufacturing arm of FICG’s – PRO3C signed a MoU with AME Elite Consortium Berhad which is an integrated industrial space solutions provider that is listed in Malaysia. At the same time, FICG additionally entered into a separate MoU with Jurong Town Corporation – JTC, which is Singapore’s industrial master planner as well as infrastructure developer. The two collaborations are part of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone – JS-SEZ Twinning Strategy by FICG, which taps on advanced manufacturing capacities in Johor with regional innovation, strategic procurement, and supply chain management responsibilities in Singapore.
While not based on traditional manufacturing expansion, the project fits in with the long-term vision of FICG to establish a unified cross-border operating model in JS-SEZ. FICG will take advantage of the well-developed manufacturing environment in Malaysia and the strengths of Singapore in technological innovation, international connectivity, talent and supply chain management to improve its comprehensive capabilities when it comes to advanced electronic design and production, strategic procurement, integration of supply chains, innovation and client engagement.
The capabilities of FICG go far beyond semiconductor packaging as well as advanced PCBA. The Group has a global presence and offers advanced electronic design and manufacturing services in a wide variety of uses, which include avionics, communications, automotive, medical and consumer electronics, as well as industrial and marine. The JS-SEZ Twinning Strategy will further strengthen electronics and the ability of the group to serve customers throughout a broad spectrum of technology sectors as well as global markets.
PRO3C is going to continue to build its capacity for manufacturing in Johor as part of its approach to fulfil the growing worldwide demand from AI, data centres, semiconductors, and other advanced technology industries. AME will draw on its expertise as far as integrated industrial park development, customized industrial facilities, and engineering solutions are concerned so as to assist the future manufacturing expansion of PRO3C and the growth of a more comprehensive industrial ecosystem within Malaysia.
FICG will create a Regional Innovation and Supply Chain Centre based in Singapore as the group’s regional hub when it comes to innovation, strategic procurement, supply chain management and customer interaction in Asia-Pacific. Through FICG’s partnership with JTC, it will be able to further accelerate its cross-border integration along the Johor-Singapore corridor and offer better responsiveness to clients in ASEAN as well as beyond.
The cross-border banking capabilities of UOB along with broad regional business network will additionally help promote investment, financial integration and strategic business connectivity throughout the expanding regional operations of FICG.
It is well to be noted that together, Malaysia and Singapore provide a highly complementary framework for advanced technology development. Malaysia has highly competitive capacity for manufacturing, a solid industrial base and a fast-developing technology framework, while Singapore provides global connectivity, global talent, advanced financial infrastructure and a premier innovation culture. FICG’s objective is to capitalise on the strengths of both respective markets to develop a robust regional value chain, improve operational flexibility and deliver more responsive customer support across global technology industries.
The Group’s development roadmap states that the new manufacturing campus of PRO3C in Johor commenced volume production at the end of 2025 and is still ramping up operations. The FICG will celebrate the long-term manufacturing development milestone of the Group in Malaysia’s Grand Opening Ceremony in October 2026.
Interestingly, the Johor manufacturing campus along with the planned Regional Innovation and Supply Chain Centre in Singapore will serve as the cornerstone of the cross-border operating model from FICG, serving customers throughout the ASEAN as well as worldwide markets.
