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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.