- Singapore focuses on mature-node chips.
- Strategy attracts major investments despite the AI boom.
- Local talent and innovation drive industry growth.
Old school, new cool
Singapore’s focus on mature-node chips may seem out of step with the AI boom, but industry experts see it as a strategic advantage.
While not directly involved in producing cutting-edge AI chips, the city-state’s semiconductor ecosystem is well-positioned to benefit from the increased demand for supporting technologies.
No FOMO here
The market for mature-node chips, used in everyday devices and industrial equipment, is significantly larger than that for leading-edge AI chips.
Singapore’s established expertise in this area, built over decades, continues to attract investments.
Recently, NXP Semiconductors and Vanguard International Semiconductor Corp announced a US$7.8 billion joint venture for a new plant in Singapore.
Singapore’s semiconductor industry is seeing a rise in local talent and continued innovation.
Universities are producing more graduates in microelectronics, and companies like AMD are establishing high-end chip design operations in the country.
This growth, combined Singapore’s openness to global talent, is helping to narrow the gap Silicon Valley in terms of expertise and compensation.
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