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Monday 8 September 2025
AI computing power reshapes global optoelectronics: 5,000 companies converge in Shenzhen for CIOE and SEMI-e shows
The 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) will take place September 10–12, 2025, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, alongside the International...
Monday 8 September 2025
Samsung reportedly resumes construction on Pyeongtaek P5 to advance HBM4 mass production plans
Samsung Electronics is reportedly accelerating the construction of its fifth plant (P5) in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
Monday 8 September 2025
Commentary: Hyundai-LGES Georgia plant raid threatens to unravel South Korea's US$350 billion EV bet
A major immigration raid at Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution's (LGES) battery plant in Georgia has exposed the labor and visa hurdles facing South Korean firms in the US...
Monday 8 September 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix deploy heavyweight presence at Semicon 2025 to crack Taiwan supply chain
The upcoming SEMICON Taiwan will feature keynote speeches from top executives at South Korean semiconductor giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, in addition to a forum hosted...
Monday 8 September 2025
Taiwan plots China-alternative chip strategy in response to Beijing's mature-node expansion
Taiwan is drafting new measures to curb China's rising dominance in mature-node chip production, with the Legislative Yuan scheduled to review the plan when its new session opens...
Monday 8 September 2025
Whirlpool renews attack on Samsung, LG under Trump 2.0
US home appliance giant Whirlpool has claimed that the US subsidiary of Samsung Electronics and North American subsidiary of LG Electronics have adjusted their so-called "transfer...
Monday 8 September 2025
Samsung weighs new ASML High NA EUV purchases to narrow gap with TSMC in 2nm race
The competition for advanced process leadership among TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and Intel is intensifying, making the pace of their new equipment acquisitions a key industry focus...
Monday 8 September 2025
Taiwan PCB makers pivot to AI servers amid China exodus
As the four major cloud service providers (CSPs) aggressively ramp up their presence in the AI computing market, Taiwan's printed circuit board (PCB) industry is experiencing a clear...
Monday 8 September 2025
Rebellions become billion-dollar battleground for Samsung, SK Hynix
Rebellions, a rising South Korean AI chipmaker, has become a focal point in the rivalry between Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as the two giants compete for leadership in next-generation...
Monday 8 September 2025
China's chip self-sufficiency push spurs foreign suppliers to hike prices and weigh exit
Global chipmakers are signaling shifts in pricing strategies, with more vendors considering hikes. Industry sources say China, long a market of cutthroat competition, is becoming...
Monday 8 September 2025
China's auto-chip push hits reliability roadblock
China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency is gaining momentum, but automotive-grade chips present a unique challenge. Local automakers remain cautious about adopting untested...
Monday 8 September 2025
Micron targets Galaxy LPDDR5X, pressuring Samsung supply
Micron Technology is rumored to be significantly increasing its share of low-power DRAM supply for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S series smartphones. South Korean industry insiders...
Monday 8 September 2025
China's domestic low-cost automation sharpens manufacturing edge
China is accelerating automation with affordable domestically produced robots, maintaining competitiveness in low-end manufacturing amid rising labor wages by leveraging the "robot...
Monday 8 September 2025
South Korea's climate transition clause sparks debate
The EU plans to implement the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in 2028. In response, South Korea is accelerating efforts to enact its own Corporate Human Rights...
Monday 8 September 2025
Samsung solidifies lead as Apple's top display supplier

Samsung Display (SDC), LG Display (LGD), and China's BOE are expected to maintain their positions in Apple's iPhone panel supply chain...