TOKYO -- U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology has put Asia at the center of its strategy for the NAND flash memory market, leveraging Singapore's generous government support as it looks to catch up with deep-pocketed rivals.
US chipmaker leapfrogs rivals to 176-layer 3D-flash memory milestone

Micron has invested heavily in its Singapore hub, where the company now makes what it says are the world's first 176-layer NAND chips. (Photo courtesy of Micron Technology)
TOKYO -- U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology has put Asia at the center of its strategy for the NAND flash memory market, leveraging Singapore's generous government support as it looks to catch up with deep-pocketed rivals.