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Monday 8 September 2025
Samsung weighs new ASML High NA EUV purchases to narrow gap with TSMC in 2nm race
The competition for advanced process leadership among TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and Intel is intensifying, making the pace of their new equipment acquisitions a key industry focus...
Monday 8 September 2025
Rebellions become billion-dollar battleground for Samsung, SK Hynix
Rebellions, a rising South Korean AI chipmaker, has become a focal point in the rivalry between Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as the two giants compete for leadership in next-generation...
Monday 8 September 2025
Micron targets Galaxy LPDDR5X, pressuring Samsung supply
Micron Technology is rumored to be significantly increasing its share of low-power DRAM supply for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S series smartphones. South Korean industry insiders...
Monday 8 September 2025
South Korea's climate transition clause sparks debate
The EU plans to implement the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in 2028. In response, South Korea is accelerating efforts to enact its own Corporate Human Rights...
Monday 8 September 2025
Samsung solidifies lead as Apple's top display supplier

Samsung Display (SDC), LG Display (LGD), and China's BOE are expected to maintain their positions in Apple's iPhone panel supply chain...

Monday 8 September 2025
China extends global EV battery lead with solid-state breakthroughs
China's solid-state battery sector is reaching a critical stage, driven by rapid technical advances and new standardization initiatives. On September 10–11, 2025, the China...
Monday 8 September 2025
Weekly news roundup: Rapidus 2nm matches TSMC density and outpaces Intel; TSMC to hike chip prices up to 10% in 2026
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of September 1–September 7.
Monday 8 September 2025
South Korea's MCP exports to Taiwan surge, debunking AI bubble concern and boosting SK Hynix outlook
South Korea's multi-chip packaging (MCP) exports continued to climb sharply in August 2025, with the share of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) exports to Taiwan steadily increasing.
Saturday 6 September 2025
Samsung accelerates launch of Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S11 to bolster AI portfolio
Samsung is rolling out its Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Galaxy Tab S11 tablets a month early, unveiling the devices at the IFA 2025 tech show in Berlin. The move is aimed at filling...
Saturday 6 September 2025
South Korea plans to cut wafer material tariffs to 0% to strengthen its semiconductor cost advantage
The South Korean government is reportedly pushing to reduce tariffs on key imported materials used in semiconductor wafer production to 0% by 2026. Amid the US' announcement of a...
Friday 5 September 2025
SKT launches massive AI data center to recover from cyberattack fallout
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom (SKT) is doubling down on its artificial intelligence (AI) investments in the wake of a major hacking incident. The company has officially begun...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea's Nextin expands China operations as G2 strains deepen
While geopolitical tensions push many companies away from China, South Korean chip equipment maker Nextin is doubling down with a new factory in Wuxi, betting big on a market that...
Friday 5 September 2025
Semco develops continuous zoom camera module targeting Chinese smartphone market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is developing a continuous zoom camera module that maintains image clarity across varying telephoto magnifications, reportedly aiming to meet demands...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea doubles down on display research as China tightens grip on global market
South Korea plans to more than double its display research budget to counter China's growing dominance, as industry data indicate China could control up to 75% of global panel production...
Friday 5 September 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix reportedly delay DDR4 phase-out as older chips prove more profitable than DDR5
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly pushing back plans to phase out DDR4 DRAM, extending production until 2026 after prices for the older chips surged past next-generation...