South-east Asia's COVID-19 surge in Malaysia and Vietnam poses new blow to global computer chip supply
Mercedes Ruehl and Kathrin Hille Jul 21, 2021 â 3.47pm Save Share Singapore/Taipei | South-east Asiaâs crucial technology supply chain has been hit by record levels of COVID-19 infections, a development that could exacerbate a global shortage of computer chips. Malaysia and Vietnam, economies that play critical roles in producing electronics as well as packaging and testing components that go in everything from vehicles to smartphones, are facing their worst outbreaks since the pandemic began. Deserted streets in southern Vietnam. The country plays a critical roles in producing elec...