Singapore, June 16 -- Singapore will allocate 12 million SGD (about 9.4 million USD) to develop water-saving and water reuse solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing and data centres, two water-intensive industries that are critical to the digital economy and the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at the opening of the Singapore International Water Week on June 16. For the semiconductor industry, the funding will support the development of cost-effective water treatment and recycling technologies. In the data centre sector, efforts will focus on improving water efficiency without compromising energy performance. The 12-million-SG...