[SINGAPORE] To stay competitive in the growing semiconductor market, Singapore is deepening innovation with two new research and development (R&D) platforms, said Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on Tuesday (May 20). Set up by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star), these are part of efforts to partner the industry to “prepare for future growth”, said Dr Tan at the opening ceremony of Semicon Southeast Asia 2025. The global semiconductor industry is in the eye of a global trade storm, with export restrictions and the threat of upcoming tariffs, noted Dr Tan. Companies are worried about implications for demand and supply disruptions, with some putting investment decisions on hold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/star-sets-2-new-semiconductor-rd-platforms-help-singapore-firms-tap-growth-opportunities (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Business Times, 20 May 2025