1,600 jobs are expected in SG as VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing opens S$8.5 billion plant in Singapore
The Tampines facility in Singapore will begin volume production in 2027, making chips for cars, factories, mobile devices, and high-performance computing
Singapore's semiconductor industry expands with the opening of VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's S$8.5 billion plant in Tampines. The joint venture between Taiwan's Vanguard International Semiconductor and Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors created 1,600 jobs upon completion in September. Production is set to begin in Q1 2027, reaching 44,000 wafers per month by 2029.
The facility, which takes a different approach than AI-focused chips, produces mixed-signal, power management, and interposer chips for high-performance computing, mobile devices, cars, industrial equipment, and consumer products. Minister for Trade and Industry Dr Tan See Leng emphasized the importance of specialty semiconductors as demand grows through electrification, connected devices, and industrial automation.
Dr Tan also highlighted the new job opportunities for Singapore's workforce. VSMC Chairman Leuh Fang expressed confidence in Singapore as a long-term manufacturing partner. NXP President and CEO Rafael Sotomayor noted the increasing demand for specialized chips in AI applications across various industries. Singapore currently accounts for about one in 10 chips globally and one-fifth of semiconductor equipment annually.
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