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Monday 7 October 2024
Samsung's HBM3E reportedly clears Nvidia's on-site inspection; mass production still pending
Samsung Electronics and Nvidia have reportedly completed the on-site inspection of the fifth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM3E). Despite delays in mass production and supply,...
Friday 4 October 2024
Apple to source OLED panels from China for next-gen iPhone SE
According to industry sources, Apple has begun sourcing OLED panels from BOE and other Chinese manufacturers for its next-generation iPhone SE series. Rumors suggest that Apple plans...
Friday 4 October 2024
Effects of possible US sanction on Chinese displays remain to be seen, says SDC president
As more reports emerge regarding the possible sanction on Chinese displays, the industry is looking out for further movement from the United States. South Korean media reported that...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Samsung slows foundry investments, moves key forums online amid cost concerns
Samsung Electronics is reportedly slowing down its investments following an aggressive wave of efforts bolstering its semiconductor foundry business, intended to accelerate the adoption...
Thursday 3 October 2024
Samsung reportedly shuts down equipment to cut losses amid foundry overcapacity crisis
Samsung Electronics is grappling with a foundry overcapacity crisis, despite its strategy of building capacity ahead of demand. According to reports from Chosun Biz and Bloomberg,...
Thursday 3 October 2024
LGD sells Guangzhou LCD plant for US$1.54 billion, shifts focus to OLED
LG Display (LGD) has sold its LCD plant in Guangzhou, China for approximately US$1.54 billion, a strategic move critical to the company's pivot towards OLED production. This sale,...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
LGD faces 3Q24 losses, but eyes turnaround in 4Q with OLED shipments for iPhone 16 series
LG Display (LGD) is expected to report losses in the third quarter of 2024, driven by sluggish IT OLED sales, rising raw material costs, and the depreciation of the Korean won against...
Wednesday 2 October 2024
SK On launches voluntary redundancy scheme amid declining EV market
SK On, the fifth-largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer globally, has announced its first voluntary redundancy program aimed at workforce reduction. This initiative arises...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
South Korea's export growth stays strong on chip demand
South Korea's export momentum stayed robust in September on the back of continued demand for semiconductors, keeping the outlook upbeat for economic growth and offering positive signs...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
SK Hynix's debut at TSMC OIP forum showcases HBM3E, H200 breakthrough, boosts Nvidia partnership
SK Hynix recently spotlighted its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technologies with great emphasis on its collaboration with Nvidia during its participation in TSMC's Open Innovation...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
SK Hynix advances 16-layer HBM3E to maintain market lead
SK Hynix is expediting the development of 16-layer HBM3E (High Bandwidth Memory) to reinforce its leading position in the competitive HBM market, as challenges from rivals like Samsung...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Samsung delays Taylor and Pyeongtaek fab construction amid global semiconductor slowdown
Samsung Electronics has reportedly delayed construction and equipment orders for its Pyeongtaek Phase 4 (P4) plant in South Korea and its second facility (T2) in Taylor, Texas. This...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
TCL CSOT buys LGD Guangzhou site, strengthening China's TV panel dominance
LG Display (LGD) and TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (TCL CSOT) have signed an agreement for the latter to buy LGD's 8.5G LCD facility in Guangzhou for CNY10.8 billion (US$1.54...
Monday 30 September 2024
South Korea's chip stockpiles shrink at fastest pace since 2009
South Korea's semiconductor stockpiles dwindled at the fastest clip since 2009 last month in a sign of sustained demand for high-performance memory chips used in artificial intelligence...
Monday 30 September 2024
StarLux Airlines: Taiwan's untapped potential as Asia-Pacific transit hub gains traction amid global shifts
StarLux Airlines chairman Kuo-Wei Chang stated that with Taiwan's population of 23 million, there is little demand for a third national airline if solely catering to the domestic...