BT Chip series
Chip Wars: South-east Asia’s semiconductor surge amid US-China rift
ASEAN first broke into the semiconductor scene in the 1970s with backend processes such as assembly, testing and packaging (ATP). While some countries are advancing upstream, others lag behind. The Bu...
Indonesia’s chip ambitions: A slow burn as it lags regional champs
Unlike Malaysia and Singapore, which boast well-established semiconductor industries, Indonesia has faced difficulties due to regulatory hurdles and a less favourable business environment
Vietnam pins semiconductor ambition on robust workforce training
The country’s large, low-cost labour force makes it an attractive destination for cost-conscious manufacturers
Thailand plays catch-up after a slow start in region’s chip race
Competition is tough as regional rivals jockey for top spot on the chipmaking racecourse – a key battlefield in the US-China trade war
Malaysia’s chip sector booms amid US-China tech clash
Recent US tariffs on Chinese imports have strengthened Malaysia’s longstanding role in the semiconductor industry, as multinationals shift production away from China
Does Singapore have the stomach to back a local chip player?
Without a national champion, the Republic’s semicon industry is dependent on foreign giants
Chip wars: Singapore SMEs get a boost from big players’ efforts to nurture ecosystem
In the second of a series on the Republic’s chip sector, BT looks at the hurdles and opportunities for SMEs in supporting industries
Is Singapore losing out on the AI chip boom?
In this first of a series on the Republic’s chip sector – its biggest manufacturing segment – BT explores where the country stands in the boom in cutting-edge chips
Semiconductors 101: Chips, wafers and how they are made
The semiconductor industry is often in the headlines, but what exactly do some commonly used terms mean?
