➀ VSMC, a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and NXP Semiconductors, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore; ➁ The facility is located in Tampines, Singapore; ➂ The joint venture was formed in September 2024.

➀ KLA Corp, a US semiconductor equipment maker, has opened its fourth plant in Singapore, part of a $259 million expansion plan; ➁ The new plant is expected to create 400 new jobs by 2026; ➂ KLA has been in Singapore since 1996, with about 1,500 employees currently, and its regional headquarters; ➃ The expansion follows recent investments by semiconductor companies like GlobalFoundries and Micron; ➄ Singapore's semiconductor output accounts for over 10% of the global industry and contributes more than 8% to Singapore's GDP.

➀ UMC celebrates the first tool move-in for its Phase 3 expansion at Fab12i in Singapore; ➁ The event was attended by representatives from Singapore Economic Development Board, Jurong Town Council, Institute of Microelectronics, and construction partners; ➂ This marks a significant milestone in UMC's expansion efforts in Singapore.

1. Quantinuum has signed an MoU with Singapore's quantum computer developers to promote joint R&D in quantum computing applications. 2. The collaboration includes developing hybrid computing solutions and strategic roadmaps. 3. The MoU also focuses on training and outreach programs to nurture quantum talent in Singapore.

1. The article lists the top five countries with the best and worst costs for mobile data, based on the percentage of mobile data cost to salary and the phone plan cost in USD. 2. Singapore ranks first with the lowest mobile data cost as a percentage of salary at 0.35%, followed by Luxembourg, Israel, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. 3. On the other end, Guinea has the highest mobile data cost as a percentage of salary at 56.29%, with Zambia, Ivory Coast, Syria, and Papua New Guinea also having high costs.