SEMICON Singapore, Southeast Asia's largest annual gathering for the semiconductor industry, will open its doors next week with a dual focus — on the latest technology developments for microelectronics manufacturing and an agenda that highlights the importance of educating a skilled workforce to drive future growth of the industry in Singapore. SEMICON Singapore 2013 (www.semiconsingapore.org) runs 7-9 May, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center. Marking its 20th year in Singapore,