A*Star sets up 2 new semiconductor R&D platforms to help Singapore firms tap growth opportunities

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TUE, MAY 20, 2025 Top Stories A*Star sets up 2 new semiconductor R&D platforms to help Singapore firms tap growth opportunities [SINGAPORE] To stay competitive in the growing semiconductor market, Singapore is deepening innovation with two new research and development (R&D) platforms, said Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on Tuesday (May 20). SBF's three-term chairman Lim Ming Yan cuts short tenure; PIL's SS Teo returns to the helm [SINGAPORE] Lim Ming Yan, the chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), has ended his term early and will be succeeded by his predecessor with immediate effect, the chamber said in a surprise announcement on Tuesday (May 20) evening. 3,000 new jobs to come in public transport sector, including digital, electrification roles: Chee Hong Tat [SINGAPORE] More than 3,000 new jobs will be added to Singapore's public transport sector in the coming years, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat on Tuesday (May 20). GlobalFoundries, A*Star sign MOU on advanced packaging innovation for semicon chips [SINGAPORE] Nasdaq-listed GlobalFoundries and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) have agreed to share facilities and equipment, to expand capabilities in advanced packaging. Singapore's wealthy want advisers to incorporate AI into offerings: survey [SINGAPORE] Private wealth clients in Singapore expect their wealth managers or advisers to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their offerings, more than clients globally or in the Asia-Pacific (Apac), the 2025 EY Global Wealth Research Report has found. STB, Vietnam Airlines team up to entice more Vietnamese tourists to Singapore [HO CHI MINH CITY] The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has formed a strategic partnership with Vietnam's national carrier Vietnam Airlines, and Sentosa Development Corporation to launch joint marketing and promotional efforts aimed at boosting travel demand from Vietnam to Singapore. PODCAST Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Asian markets rebound as China cuts rates; CATL rises in Hong Kong trading debut in world's top listing in 2025; US tariffs will hurt S-E Asia petrochemical players as excess products flood the region. Other Good Reads Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Breakfast Brief All the latest news you need to know to start your day, right in your inbox. Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. MORE NEWSLETTERS FOLLOW US DOWNLOAD THE BT APPS ABOUT US CONTACT US HELP TERMS & CONDITIONS DATA PROTECTION POLICY ADVERTISE WITH US You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to the BT Breakfast Brief. We're keeping you updated with our Daily Debrief, which helps you catch up with breaking news you may have missed. If you no longer wish to receive the Daily Debrief, please click the link below to unsubscribe. If you want to unsubscribe from this mailing list,click here.