The SEMI International Policy Summit (SIPS), organized by SEMI, took place in Singapore from December 11 to 12. The summit brought together stakeholders to address critical topics such as semiconductor supply chain energy demand, environmental sustainability, the net-zero transition, talent development, and security and resilience. The Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET) participated this year, represented by Deputy Director of Economic Security Chiang Min-yen, who shared policy perspectives throughout the discussions.
This year’s summit featured trade and economic officials from Japan and Singapore, policymakers from emerging semiconductor supply countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and India, and representatives from SEMI member companies spanning software systems, design, manufacturing, materials, and testing equipment across the semiconductor value chain.
Chiang was invited to share key takeaways and remarks towards the end of the summit, and he focused on two core themes: supply chain resilience and talent cultivation. He stressed the importance of closer collaboration between industry and the public sector to foster high-quality policy research environments and provide stronger resource support. Citing Taiwan’s longstanding talent initiatives, such as the Semiconductor Academy, he observed that while these policies are globally relevant amid talent shortages, more systematic and scalable evaluation mechanisms are essential to determine whether public policies and industry needs are producing positive feedback loops.
Chiang further noted that similar challenges arise in ongoing supply chain restructuring, as new industrial policies across countries require more rigorous and systematic assessment. He concluded that by strengthening global policy dialogue and fostering meaningful engagement among civil society, industry, and government, the global semiconductor community can better navigate geopolitical uncertainty and establish a clearer strategic direction.
Since 2023, SEMI has hosted the International Policy Summit as a platform for dialogue among government, academia, and industry, with the goal of advancing innovation and resilience in response to the evolving geopolitical challenges facing the semiconductor sector. DSET will also continue to track developments and challenges in the global semiconductor industry and provide policy recommendations to strengthen semiconductor supply chain resilience.
