Applied 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 (Cheng Ting-Fang/Nikkei Asia)

Cheng Ting-Fang / Nikkei Asia: Applied 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 — KUALA LUMPUR — U.S. semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials is aiming to expand its total workforce in Southeast Asia …