Taiwan’s second-largest chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), has just marked a major milestone by opening a cutting-edge semiconductor plant in Singapore. The new facility, worth a whopping $5 billion, is set to bolster UMC’s global production capacity amid a booming demand for advanced chips.
Located in the Pasir Ris Wafer Fab Park, the new plant, Fab12i P3, will focus on producing 22-nanometer and 28-nanometer chips. These are crucial for powering various applications, including 5G technology, automotive electronics, and advanced consumer devices.
The Singapore facility is expected to reach full capacity by 2025, producing around 30,000 monthly wafers. This expansion is part of UMC’s strategic move to diversify its manufacturing footprint while meeting the global semiconductor demand.
UMC’s decision to expand in Singapore aligns with the city-state’s vision to strengthen its semiconductor industry, essential to maintaining a stable supply chain in Asia and beyond.
UMC President Jason Wang expressed excitement about the plant’s potential, emphasising that Singapore’s strong infrastructure and skilled workforce make it an ideal location for high-tech manufacturing.
This investment strengthens UMC’s presence in Asia and highlights Singapore’s growing significance as a semiconductor hub.
