In a high-stakes bid to reclaim lost ground in the semiconductor arms race, Samsung Electronics has delivered early samples of its 2-nanometer application processor (AP) to Qualcomm, signaling a potential thaw in a once-close relationship fractured by past technical missteps. At the same time, Samsung is reportedly undercutting rival TSMC's pricing by as much as 33%, escalating tensions in the global foundry market just as the industry braces for the 2nm era

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries—long praised for their affordability and safety—are gaining traction among Western automakers. As cost-conscious electric vehicles (EVs) enter the spotlight, global giants like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis are increasingly building out product lines centered on LFP battery technology