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Singapore strengthens semiconductor ecosystem with new national brand and VSMC fab opening
Singapore is significantly expanding its semiconductor footprint through two major developments. First, the government has launched the “SG Semiconductor” national brand, supported by the S$800 million Research, Innovation, and Enterprise 2030 (RIE2030) Semiconductor Flagship Program. This initiative aims to integrate research, manufacturing, and industry across seven key technology areas, including advanced packaging and silicon photonics, to strengthen the nation's role in the global supply chain.
Simultaneously, VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC)—a joint venture between NXP Semiconductors and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS)—has officially opened its first 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Tampines, Singapore. The facility, which was constructed in approximately 22 months, has already entered the risk production stage, reporting initial sample yields of over 99%.
The new fab focuses on specialty process technologies ranging from 130nm to 40nm, targeting markets such as automotive, industrial, and high-performance computing. Notably, the plant's initial capacity is already fully committed to customers. VSMC plans to begin volume production in the first quarter of 2027 and aims to reach a monthly capacity of 44,000 wafers by 2029. Due to high demand, the company is already evaluating the possibility of constructing a second facility.
Entities
NXP Semiconductors · Singapore · TSMC · Tan See Leng · Vanguard International Semiconductor · Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation · VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company · VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Mass production is scheduled to commence in Q1 2027. www.elektronikpraxis.de · evertiq.pl · futurumgroup.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.globenewswire.com · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] VSMC is a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors. www.elektronikpraxis.de · evertiq.pl · futurumgroup.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.globenewswire.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The initial capacity of the new VSMC fab has already been fully committed to customers. finance.technews.tw · www.blocktempo.com · cryptobriefing.com · www.merca2.es
- [● 6 SOURCES] The fab's first sample lot achieved yields exceeding 99%. www.elektronikpraxis.de · evertiq.pl · futurumgroup.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.globenewswire.com · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The facility aims to reach a monthly capacity of 44,000 300mm wafers by 2029. www.elektronikpraxis.de · evertiq.pl · futurumgroup.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.globenewswire.com · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] VSMC opened its first 300mm fab in Tampines, Singapore on September 28, 2026. www.elektronikpraxis.de · evertiq.pl · futurumgroup.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.globenewswire.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Singapore has introduced the SG Semiconductor national brand to integrate research, manufacturing, and industry. www.eetasia.com · www.eettaiwan.com · news.mynavi.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] The RIE2030 Semiconductor Flagship Program will invest S$800 million from 2026 to 2030. www.eetasia.com · www.eettaiwan.com · news.mynavi.jp