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Made in Singapore: 60 years of manufacturing

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Low Youjin

Low Youjin

Published Mon, Aug 11, 2025 · 03:29 PM
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    • Aworker in the clean room processing wafer-level packaging at semiconductor firm STATS ChipPAC's office in Yishun.
    • Aworker in the clean room processing wafer-level packaging at semiconductor firm STATS ChipPAC's office in Yishun. PHOTO: ST FILE

    Singapore has certainly experienced a remarkable journey from third world to first over the last six decades. In this week’s Brunch, we look at some of the sectors that have undergone a significant transformation over the years. In this infographic, we track the history of the country’s manufacturing sector and why the Republic is now a global hub for high-tech manufacturing.

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