Applied Materials expands Singapore operations, plans 1,000 jobs amid AI chip demand
Applied Materials is expanding its manufacturing and research operations in Singapore to meet the global demand for AI-driven semiconductor chips. The expansion is expected to create 1,000 new jobs and increase internship opportunities for local students.
Why it matters
This investment highlights the critical role of Singapore in the global semiconductor supply chain and the ongoing industrial push to support AI infrastructure.
The new roles are "good jobs" that will allow Singaporeans to work on frontier technologies and gain exposure to global operations, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
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