Taiwan's No. 2 chipmaker UMC opens $5bn plant in Singapore

Mass production postponed to 2026 due to tool delays and market conditions

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UMC's new $5 billion plant in Singapore will make mature chips for a range of applications. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)

CHENG TING-FANG

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corp., on Tuesday opened a $5 billion plant that it describes as the "most advanced" in Singapore as the company works to meet customer demand for more diversified production.

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