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Wednesday 19 February 2025
SK Hynix expands HBM3E production, boosting Hanmi Semiconductor's growth despite DeepSeek threat
SK Hynix is reportedly expanding its production of fifth-generation, 12-layer HBM3E, with Hanmi Semiconductor and ASMPT expected to lead in equipment orders. Hanmi is set for growth...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
South Korea to invest US$700 million to build domestic On-Device AI chip 'Dream Team'
Despite aspirations to become a comprehensive semiconductor powerhouse, South Korea's global semiconductor market share remains at a mere 3%. The government is launching a major initiative...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Samsung semiconductor chief reportedly meets with Nvidia CEO as HBM3E race heats up
Samsung Electronics' semiconductor head Young-Hyun Jun reportedly met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in the US, fueling speculation that Samsung is advancing its bid to supply HBM3E...
Wednesday 19 February 2025
SK Hynix taps VP to lead US HBM packaging facility
SK Hynix has reportedly appointed Vice President Woong-sun (William) Lee to head its newly established semiconductor packaging facility in the US. His leadership will be closely watched...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Why SK Hynix is scrutinizing Chinese EDA: two key drivers behind strategic shift
SK Hynix has reportedly launched a review of its use of Chinese Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software in response to potential US restrictions targeting Chinese technology in...
Monday 17 February 2025
Samsung defies market trends: 5-year plan targets 'Super Premium' smartphone dominance
Samsung Electronics' latest flagship AI smartphone, the Galaxy S25, has demonstrated strong momentum in pre-order sales. The S25 series' total sales are projected to exceed those...
Monday 17 February 2025
Vietnam urges Samsung to boost local hiring as tech giant expands operations
Vietnam's government has met with senior executives from Samsung Electronics to discuss the company's expansion plans in the country, including strengthening its supply chain and...
Friday 14 February 2025
Chinese TV brands dominate Japan market as Korean rivals struggle
With Panasonic announcing its exit from the television business in 2025, all eyes are on global TV giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics to see how they will navigate the...
Friday 14 February 2025
Meta in talks to acquire FuriosaAI as in-house AI chip competition intensifies
Meta is reportedly in talks to acquire South Korea-based startup FuriosaAI, as major tech companies are increasingly developing and advancing their own AI chips to reduce reliance...
Thursday 13 February 2025
CXMT advances to 16nm DRAM production, pushes 15nm development
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has accelerated its next-generation DRAM development, transitioning from 17nm to 16nm process technology for its first DDR5 product, according...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung boosts foundry output with rising 4nm orders fueling Exynos and crypto growth
Samsung Electronics' foundry unit is set to ramp up production, lifting shutdown measures on its manufacturing equipment and targeting full operational capacity at its Pyeongtaek...
Thursday 13 February 2025
Samsung reportedly to upgrade China NAND production to 286 layers
Samsung Electronics plans to convert part of its 3D NAND production at its Xi'an plant in China to the company's most advanced 286-layer stacked products.
Thursday 13 February 2025
Korean wafer foundry utilization rates rise on China consumption stimulus programs
South Korea's 8-inch wafer foundry DB HiTek reportedly has seen a significant increase in capacity utilization, thanks to demand from China.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 sees strong pre-orders as AI shortens upgrade cycle
Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25, on February 10, with pre-order pickups for retailers starting on February 11. According to Jacob Chen, GM of Samsung...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
CXMT's DRAM rise: a déjà vu from South Korea's past disruption of Japanese dominance
China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is emerging as a formidable player in the global DRAM market, potentially challenging Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's market dominance...