UMC starts production at $5B Singapore chip plant

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) began commercial production at its second fabrication plant in Singapore, investing US$5 billion to expand wafer output to 1.3 million annually and double its skilled workforce.

“UMC has invested US$5 billion to expand its Singapore chip manufacturing, increasing wafer production to 1.3 million annually and doubling skilled employees to support AI technology demands.”sg.headtopics.com

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• sg.headtopics.comUMC Expands Singapore Chip Manufacturing with US$5 Billion Investment to Boost AI Technology | TechnologySTForeignDeskSep 1, 2026

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