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Tuesday 26 August 2025
All eyes on Samsung as South Korean tycoons descend on Washington for Lee–Trump summit
Several prominent South Korean business leaders, including Samsung Electronics chairman Jae-yong Lee, have departed for Washington DC, in what is being hailed as the most high-profile...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Samsung SDI beats LGES, SK On to secure major ESS contract
Samsung SDI recently emerged victorious in a large-scale energy storage system (ESS) tender in South Korea, marking a significant milestone in its business transformation as the electric...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Exclusive: Cloud giants drive BBU surge, battery module suppliers surf strong momentum
Supply chain sources indicate that Samsung SDI, the leading manufacturer of battery cells for backup battery units (BBUs), plans to expand its production. Even Japan's Murata intends...
Friday 18 July 2025
South Korea's battery industry faces challenges and opportunities amid emerging sectors and geopolitical shifts
South Korea's electric vehicle (EV) battery market is currently under pressure from China, with major players experiencing a year-over-year decline in market share, signaling a significant...
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Decoupling from China and local policies drive Taiwan and South Korea battery firms to seize SEA opportunities
Amid geopolitical tensions, tariff adjustments, and regulatory pressures from the US, battery supply chain players state that Southeast Asian customers are reducing their reliance...
Monday 31 March 2025
Samsung SDI considers more Chinese battery equipment amidst cost pressures
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) slows, battery manufacturers are adjusting their procurement strategies to manage costs. South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI is exploring...
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Samsung SDI to raise US$1.38 billion for Hungarian plant expansion and solid-state battery investment
Samsung SDI, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced plans to conduct a paid capital increase of KRW2 trillion (US$1.38 billion) to expand its Hungarian factory and invest...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
China acquires Korean fabs, strengthening polarizer market dominance
South Korea's Samsung SDI is officially exiting the polarizer market. The company recently announced the sale of its polarizer business to Wuxi Hengxin Optoelectronic Materials, a...
Tuesday 16 July 2024
Memory prices to rise at slower pace in 3Q24
DRAM and NAND flash memory prices will continue to rise in the third quarter, albeit at a slower rate than in the first half of this year, as market circumstances improve more, according...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Samsung doubling down: why Vietnam is the new hub for display production?
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong recently met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, discussing plans to expand investments in Vietnam.
Friday 28 June 2024
South Korean battery makers could benefit from Tesla 46800 cell production headache
Media reported that Tesla was considering ceasing production of 46800 cells due to multiple difficulties.
Friday 21 June 2024
South Korean battery makers see market share decline amid Chinese dominance
Chinese battery giants CATL and BYD continue to assert dominance in the global market.
Thursday 13 June 2024
China's all-solid-state battery funding to challenge South Korea and Japan, leaders in the field
South Korea and Japan remain leaders in all-solid-state battery development. However, as China is poised to invest heavily in battery technology, South Korean media are worried that...
Wednesday 8 May 2024
EV makers reportedly compensate South Korean battery companies due to declining procurement
EV manufacturers reportedly failed to purchase the minimum quantity of batteries stipulated by contracts as EV demand softens.
Monday 6 May 2024
Samsung SDI-Stellantis US joint battery plant reportedly to begin production in November
Samsung SDI and Stellantis have been building a joint battery plant in the US to produce the South Korean company's sixth-generation prismatic battery, P6.