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Friday 10 April 2026

Hyundai targets US 'Southern MIT' talent; Taiwan risks falling behind in humanoid robotics?

As the US and China compete for leadership in humanoid robotics, Taiwan faces a critical decision about how to position itself in the industry's...

Friday 10 April 2026

TCL-Sony merger shifts the competitive landscape for Korean TV giants

China's TCL and Japan's Sony have finalized plans to merge their television and audio businesses into a joint venture. The deal marks a significant shift in the global TV industry...

Friday 10 April 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix reportedly secure long-term helium contracts with US firms

Industry sources report that the recent supply concerns over semiconductor-grade helium triggered by the US-Iran conflict have eased,...

Friday 10 April 2026

Alibaba's Qwen tops Korea's AI benchmark

Alibaba's Qwen models occupy the top four positions on South Korea's K-AI Leaderboard, overtaking domestic AI models from LG AI Research, SK Telecom, and Naver.

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung, SK Hynix pivot to long-term memory deals; Kioxia signals dividend confidence

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly shifting to multi-year memory supply agreements, marking a structural change in how the...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung P4 fab nears completion, expanding 1c DRAM capacity

Samsung has entered the final phase of equipment investment at its P4 fab in Pyeongtaek, issuing purchase orders (POs) for front-end tools for Phase 2 (Ph2) and Phase 4 (Ph4). According...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung profit jumps on memory rally, chips drive over 90% of earnings

Samsung Electronics posted record first-quarter 2026 results, with more than 90% of earnings tied to its memory business, underscoring the scale of the AI-driven memory upcycle.

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung Foundry launches new 2nm temperature sensor IP to improve chip thermal and area efficiency

Samsung Electronics' foundry division has introduced a new temperature sensor intellectual property (IP) designed to address heat dissipation and area efficiency challenges in advanced...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Helium and tungsten shortages threaten South Korea's semiconductor industry

China's tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through Asia's semiconductor supply chain. South Korea's chip industry, already on edge over the potential...

Thursday 9 April 2026

China accelerates semiconductor equipment localization; Korean firms eyeing Taiwan as orders slip

In response to US semiconductor sanctions and to accelerate AI industry development, China is aggressively promoting localization in semiconductor manufacturing. While South Korean...

Thursday 9 April 2026

French President's visit reportedly links Mistral AI with Samsung for AI memory supply talks

French AI startup Mistral AI recently visited Samsung Electronics' campus to discuss collaboration on AI memory solutions. Industry analysts see this move as part of Mistral AI's push...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Microsoft and Google on long-term AI memory deals

After Samsung Electronics moved to secure long-term memory supply agreements with major technology companies, rival SK Hynix is now pursuing similar deals with leading artificial intelligence...

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Korean chip suppliers face second year of price cuts despite AI boom

Samsung and SK Hynix delivered record performance in 2025, driven by strong investment in AI infrastructure. Yet the gains have not flowed...

Monday 6 April 2026

China 2.5D packaging demand surges, supporting Korean backend equipment growth

China's semiconductor equipment market is emerging as a critical growth engine for South Korean suppliers, driven by accelerating AI deployment and tighter restrictions on US vendors...

Sunday 5 April 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix to reportedly bolster helium supply chain as Iran conflict risks rise

Facing the risk of a prolonged Iran conflict, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have reportedly begun strengthening their helium supply chain management for semiconductor manufacturing...

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