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2025
4 Sep
ANI | India

Singapore ready to share decades of semiconductor knowledge, skills with India: SSIA’s Ang Wee Seng

At Semicon India 2025, Ang Wee Seng highlighted Singapore’s mature semiconductor ecosystem and SSIA’s efforts to share knowledge, upskill talent, and support India’s semiconductor ambitions.

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29 Aug
The Investor | Vietnam

Northern Vietnam province Bac Ninh pledges favorable conditions for Singaporean semiconductor investors

Bac Ninh’s leadership vowed a stable and transparent environment for Singaporean semiconductor firms. Ang Wee Seng underscored that semiconductors account for nearly 7% of Singapore’s GDP, highlighting potential for regional collaboration.

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7 Aug
Channel News Asia | Singapore

US’ 100% semiconductor tariff: Singapore firms likely to be hit, with ripple effects on supporting industries: The Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association says the sentiment is one of “cautious watchfulness” as firms wait for more information.

The Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) said companies are aware of the announcement, but given the lack of “detailed policy guidance”, most are still assessing the potential impact.

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8 Aug
The Business Times | Singapore

Singapore semiconductor firms exposed to planned US tariff, impact may vary: analysts

SSIA’s Ang Wee Seng highlighted vulnerabilities among local firms as they brace for planned US chip tariffs, with potential effects on supply chains and exports.

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Jul 10
The Straits Times | Singapore

Close collaboration with Govt vital for semiconductor industry to stay resilient: Alvin Tan

At an SSIA event on Jul 10, Minister of State Alvin Tan stressed that close collaboration between government and local semiconductor companies is crucial to resilience amid global uncertainty. The event also marked the signing of an MoU between SSIA, Nanyang Polytechnic, and AI Singapore to groom AI engineering talent for the semiconductor sector.

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Jul 23
The Business Times (Singapore)

Singapore must ride chip upswing to grow local semiconductor industry: Alvin Tan

Lead-in: Minister of State Alvin Tan called on Singapore to leverage the current chip upcycle to expand the local semiconductor industry — reinforcing SSIA’s advocacy for sector-wide growth aligned with global demand trends. Speaking at an SSIA platform, he also pointed to the association’s role in convening stakeholders and driving initiatives, including talent development partnerships and MoUs, to sustain competitiveness.

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2 June
The Business Times | Singapore

AI demand drives chip equipment sales forecast to new highs

Ang Wee Seng expects robust AI-driven demand to drive unprecedented growth in chip equipment sales—offering momentum to Singapore’s semiconductor sector despite global headwinds.

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25 March
Vietnam News and VietnamPlus | Vietnam

Vietnam, Singapore seek cooperation chances in semiconductor industry

At a hybrid seminar, Ang Wee Seng noted Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem contributes nearly 12% of global output, setting the stage for deeper bilateral collaboration.

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Jan 21
The Straits Times | Singapore

Global semiconductor firms tie up with ITE to train Singapore’s young tech talent

Ang Wee Seng joined semiconductor leaders and ITE to launch a partnership aimed at developing future-ready tech talent among Singapore’s youth.

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2024
June 10
The Straits Times: Career Talk Podcast | Singapore

Chip in to shape Singapore’s semiconductor ambitions

Ang Wee Seng discusses Singapore’s evolving ambitions in the semiconductor industry and its strategic role in strengthening the national economy.

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Jan 24
The Business Times (Singapore)

Chip players open more doors for ITE students despite mixed views

Ang Wee Seng shares SSIA’s strategy in engaging ITE students to inspire interest in the semiconductor industry, despite mixed perceptions.

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