Singapore's Competition and Consumer Commission (CCS) has launched a public consultation regarding Texas Instruments' proposed acquisition of Silicon Labs.
The move signals that the Southeast Asian hub is actively reviewing the transaction, adding another layer of regulatory complexity to the deal.
The consultation invites stakeholders to submit feedback on the potential competitive impact of the merger within the region.
Both Texas Instruments and Silicon Labs are Nasdaq-listed entities with significant global operations that extend into Singapore, making the local market a relevant jurisdiction for antitrust assessment.
This development underscores the broad international scope of the deal's regulatory path.
While the primary focus of antitrust authorities has been on the US and European markets, the involvement of Singapore's watchdog highlights the global nature of the semiconductor supply chain and the increasing scrutiny of cross-border M&A activity in the tech sector.