Micron Technology has started constructing Singapore’s first high-bandwidth memory (HBM) packaging plant, a $7 billion facility in Woodlands, expected to operationalize in 2026. This advanced semiconductor site will initially create 1,400 jobs, expanding to 3,000, fueling Singapore’s AI ambitions. HBM chips, crucial for accelerating generative AI workloads in GPUs and accelerators, are poised for dramatic market growth from $4 billion in 2023 to over $100 billion by 2030. At the groundbreaking event, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong highlighted the investment’s role in strengthening Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem, fostering innovation, and building a skilled talent pipeline in collaboration with local institutions.

My Take

Micron’s investment highlights the rising strategic value of advanced packaging in the AI chip supply chain. Singapore’s ability to attract such projects positions it as a global semiconductor hub. The country already has a thriving semiconductor industry, hosting major players like Micron, GlobalFoundries, and Infineon and contributing 7% to its GDP.

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Link to article:

https://www.straitstimes.com/business/microns-9-5bln-chip-plant-to-give-spore-foothold-in-ai-space-create-up-to-3000-jobs

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