Singapore's semiconductor firms mostly resilient, but keeping eye on Middle East crisis
The conflict in the Middle East has entered its second week. Singapore's semiconductor firms said their operations remain largely resilient, although they are warning of potential disruptions if the war drags on. Firms are watching closely for spillover impacts on the global economy, such as large shifts in oil prices, which could dampen demand for electronics. Semiconductors are a key pillar of Singapore's manufacturing sector, supporting jobs, exports and critical technologies including artificial intelligence. But, manufacturing them is energy intensive. Some plants require stable, uninterrupted electricity around the clock. CNA spoke with Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan from the Department of Analytics and Operations at NUS Business School.
The conflict in the Middle East has entered its second week. Singapore's semiconductor firms said their operations remain largely resilient, although they are warning of potential disruptions if the war drags on. Firms are watching closely for spillover impacts on the global economy, such as large shifts in oil prices, which could dampen demand for electronics. Semiconductors are a key pillar of Singapore's manufacturing sector, supporting jobs, exports and critical technologies including artificial intelligence. But, manufacturing them is energy intensive. Some plants require stable, uninterrupted electricity around the clock. CNA spoke with Associate Professor Goh Puay Guan from the Department of Analytics and Operations at NUS Business School.
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