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Tuesday 23 September 2025
Samsung reportedly struggles with HBM4 yields as SK Hynix leads memory race
Samsung is betting on advanced 1c DRAM-based HBM4 technology but remains constrained by 35% yields, while SK Hynix relies on stable production and Nvidia's trust to defend its lead...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Hanwha Semitech reportedly courts Foxconn, ASE in OSAT race
Hanwha Semitech is stepping up its push into Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, holding closed-door talks with Foxconn and ASE Holdings at SEMICON Taiwan 2025, according to South...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Commentary: China’s display push challenges Taiwan’s panel makers
Over a decade ago, China's IT industry still heavily relied on imported chips and displays, but as of today, influenced by China-US geopolitical tensions, while the chips still depend...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
TSMC extends lead in foundry market as Samsung loses ground
The global boom in artificial intelligence is creating a stark divide in the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan's TSMC solidifying its dominance while rival Samsung Electronics falls...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Shinsegae-Alibaba JV targets Coupang-Naver's South Korea e-commerce dominance
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has approved the establishment of a joint venture between Shinsegae Group and China's Alibaba Group, a move that could potentially reshape the...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Nvidia-Intel alliance deepens US-China tech divide
Nvidia said it will invest US$5 billion in Intel and broaden cooperation in semiconductor design and development. The deal does not include chip fabrication but is viewed as a key...
Monday 22 September 2025
Samsung to hike DRAM prices up to 30% in 4Q25 as shortage bites

Samsung Electronics will raise contract prices for DRAM and NAND flash in the fourth quarter of 2025, industry sources told Newdaily.co.kr...

Monday 22 September 2025
Samsung secures IBM chip orders, taps China clients as advanced node struggles linger
Samsung Electronics has reportedly won IBM's foundry order for its next-generation Power11 data center CPU, produced on an enhanced 7nm (7LPP) process. The node, the world's first...
Sunday 21 September 2025
Nvidia's US$5B Intel stake sparks foundry jitters for TSMC, Samsung
Nvidia's US$5 billion stake in Intel has shaken the global semiconductor landscape, sparking debate over future foundry competition and supply chain realignment. While the deal excludes...
Friday 19 September 2025
Samsung counters Apple with new Galaxy S25 FE, AI earbuds, and ultra-thin tablet

Samsung Electronics is set to launch its latest suite of consumer tech products on September 19, 2025, headlined by the Galaxy S25 FE,...

Friday 19 September 2025
Samsung, Wolfspeed escalate silicon carbide race as EV and AI demand climbs
Samsung Electronics is accelerating its research into silicon carbide (SiC), a next-generation power semiconductor material, as competition heats up across the industry.
Friday 19 September 2025
Energy warning for Korea's semiconductor cluster: grid, LNG plans clash with net-zero goals
The Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in South Korea, which is anchored by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, is currently under development. However, experts caution that there are unresolved...
Friday 19 September 2025
SK Hynix's KRW100 million bonus lures Samsung talent
As SK Hynix kicks off its second-half 2025 recruitment drive with a generous bonus package, the move has generated significant buzz among Samsung Electronics employees, especially...
Friday 19 September 2025
Samsung and SK Hynix set stage for global battle over HBM4 chips

SK Hynix has announced it is the first in the world to establish a mass production system for sixth-generation High Bandwidth Memory...

Thursday 18 September 2025
Samsung chair inspects OLED plant as Apple competition heats up
Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong made a high-profile visit to Samsung Display's (SDC) Asan complex in South Korea, signaling the company's push to stay ahead in the intensifying...