SINGAPORE’S latest tech unicorn Silicon Box, which pushed past a US$1 billion valuation after a US$200 million funding this year, intends to steer clear of the geopolitical tug of war that has jolted the global semiconductor industry.

The company’s efforts to remain neutral have influenced many early decisions – from its manufacturing bases to its sources of funding, CEO Han Byung Joon told The Business Times.

“The tension is going on, which is unfortunate. But we have to learn how to live with it,” said Dr Han of US-China relations.