GlobalFoundries opens S$5 Billion wafer fab expansion facility in Singapore to output 1.5 million wafers annually

Intel might not have a plant in our garden city-state, but several other players, such as GlobalFoundries, Siltronic, and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) have entrenched semiconductor operations in Singapore. GlobalFoundries (GF) is the latest to bring good news and create 1,000 high-value jobs in Singapore. First completed in June 2022, GF has just announced the official opening of its S$5 billion expansion of…

Semiconductor start-up Silicon Box opens $2.65 billion factory in S’pore, set to hire 1,200 people

SINGAPORE – Silicon Box, a semiconductor design and device integration services start-up, unveiled its new US$2 billion (S$2.65 billion) factory in Singapore on Thursday. The 73,000 sq m facility in Tampines is designed to manufacture semiconductor chiplet interconnections that can be applied in areas such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and wearables. According to Singapore-based…

Important Update for EP Application: Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) – A Detailed Overview for Singapore’s Latest Recruitment Landscape

As your trusted Singapore consultant at a leading recruitment firm, we wish to share a detailed overview of the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS). Starting from 1 September 2023, Employment Pass (EP) candidates must pass this two-stage eligibility framework to ensure a high-quality and diverse workforce that strengthens our local core. In this blog post, we…

Employee Retention Strategy

Employee retention is essential for a successful and sustainable organization. Investing in employee development and retention helps ensure the right people are in the right roles to reach goals and stay competitive in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Why is Employee Retention important? 1. Reduced Costs & Time Turnover is expensive, and recruiting and onboarding new hires…