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Singapore still subject to 10% US tariff as no official word yet on higher 15% rate: Gan Siow Huang

The Government is ready to roll out further measures to support business and workers if needed, said Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.
The Government is ready to roll out further measures to support business and workers if needed, said Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.

Broadcom CEO sees AI chip sales topping $128 billion in 2027

Broadcom projects AI chip revenue to be US$10.7 billion in the current quarter, so reaching the US$100 billion annual pace would be a major jump.
Broadcom projects AI chip revenue to be US$10.7 billion in the current quarter, so reaching the US$100 billion annual pace would be a major jump.

Malaysia anti-graft agency probes $356m govt deal with UK chip giant Arm

Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has denied wrongdoing.
Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has denied wrongdoing.

S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors

The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.
The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.

‘Better than gold’: Singapore used-laptop resellers cash in on AI-driven demand

A worker removes a memory chip from a laptop at a shop at Sim Lim Square on Feb 24, 2026.
A worker removes a memory chip from a laptop at a shop at Sim Lim Square on Feb 24, 2026.

India opens its first semiconductor assembly facility

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd as he arrives to inaugurate Micron Technology's semiconductor assembly and testing plant in Sanand, Gujarat on Feb 28.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd as he arrives to inaugurate Micron Technology's semiconductor assembly and testing plant in Sanand, Gujarat on Feb 28.

Singapore factory output up 16.6% in January, more than expected, as electronics surge

Excluding the volatile biomedical manufacturing sector, manufacturing output rose 24.1 per cent.
Excluding the volatile biomedical manufacturing sector, manufacturing output rose 24.1 per cent.

Nvidia gets US licence for small amount of H200 chip exports to China

Nvidia building signage is seen outside the Nvidia Corporation headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on Feb 24.
Nvidia building signage is seen outside the Nvidia Corporation headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on Feb 24.

AI chip giant Nvidia smashes forecasts with stellar quarter but investor concerns persist

(FILES) This illustration photograph shows screens displaying the logo of US chipmaker Nvidia in Toulouse, southwestern France, on February 18, 2026. Nvidia on February 25, 2026 reported blockbuster quarterly results that blew past Wall Street expectations, posting record revenue of $68.1 billion as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence chips showed no sign of cooling. The figures -- up 73 percent from a year ago and well above the $65.7 billion analysts had forecast -- sent a powerful signal that the technology buildout dominated by Nvidia that underpins the global AI boom remains in full swing. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)
(FILES) This illustration photograph shows screens displaying the logo of US chipmaker Nvidia in Toulouse, southwestern France, on February 18, 2026. Nvidia on February 25, 2026 reported blockbuster quarterly results that blew past Wall Street expectations, posting record revenue of $68.1 billion as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence chips showed no sign of cooling. The figures -- up 73 percent from a year ago and well above the $65.7 billion analysts had forecast -- sent a powerful signal that the technology buildout dominated by Nvidia that underpins the global AI boom remains in full swing. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

Memory boom drives South Korea’s benchmark share index past 6,000 for the first time

South Korea's Kospi index is now up 45 per cent for 2026 as chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix rally.
South Korea's Kospi index is now up 45 per cent for 2026 as chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix rally.

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