US chip controls to have ‘limited impact’ on Singapore’s semicon sector: Tan See Leng

SINGAPORE’S semiconductor sector faces only a “limited impact” from new US technology restrictions, as these apply just to a “narrow subset” of advanced chips, Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said in Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18).

The US controls focus primarily on advanced semiconductor technology, whereas Singapore’s industry is centred on producing “mature node chips” for appliances, automotive applications and industrial equipment, Dr Tan said in response to questions from Members of Parliament.