Vanguard International Semiconductor

Vanguard International Semiconductor, the smaller affiliate of chip giant TSMC, is considering building a second chipmaking plant in Singapore to meet growing demand. The move would expand its existing fabrication operations there and comes as global appetite for semiconductors continues to climb, with companies rushing to add manufacturing capacity across Southeast Asia.

A chip fabrication plant run as a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP Semiconductors has entered its initial production stage. The facility marks a key milestone for the partnership, which focuses on expanding chip manufacturing capacity, and is being followed closely by industry watchers tracking global semiconductor supply.