AI NewsApplied Materials plans to expand its Southeast Asia workforce by 25% in 2026, hiring ~1,000 workers mainly in Singapore, a key chip packaging equipment hub (asia.nikkei.com)
Applied Materials plans to expand its workforce in Southeast Asia by 25% in 2026, hiring approximately 1,000 workers mainly in Singapore, a key hub for chip packaging equipment. This move aims to support the region's growing importance in manufacturing and research and development operations.