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Friday 24 January 2025
Samsung, SK Hynix shift memory production from China amid Trump's return
With Donald Trump's recent inauguration as US president, South Korean experts expect tighter sanctions on China's semiconductor industry. In response, Samsung and SK Hynix are strategically...
Friday 24 January 2025
SK Hynix cautious about production adjustments despite strong financial results
Following the release of its financial results showcasing impressive performance, SK Hynix remains cautious about adjusting production levels due to the sluggish demand for NAND flash...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung 2025 agenda: AI, subscription services at the core of innovation
Samsung's fourth-quarter 2024 financial performance missed market expectations. The company aims to regain momentum in 2025 by focusing on AI, robotics, and subscription services...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Hyundai, Samsung, LG brace for impact as Trump's tariff plans target Mexico
As Donald Trump takes office with his "America First" agenda, South Korea's electronics and automotive industries are closely monitoring potential shifts in global trade policies...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung strives to keep pace with competitors in DRAM development
Samsung Electronics has officially denied recent reports suggesting plans to revise the design of its fifth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1b DRAM), emphasizing that no such changes...
Thursday 23 January 2025
SDC and LGD aim for a remarkable year with new OLED innovations
As the global display market rapidly shifts towards OLED technology, South Korea's two major panel manufacturers, Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD), are accelerating their...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Samsung reportedly halves foundry capex amid order shortage
Samsung Electronics plans to drastically reduce capital expenditure for its wafer foundry business by more than half in 2025, as the company grapples with a lack of customer orders...
Thursday 23 January 2025
SK Hynix hits record 2024 revenue on AI memory surge
SK Hynix posted record revenue of KRW66.2 trillion (US$46.3 billion) in 2024, with an operating profit of KRW23.5 trillion, yielding a 35% margin. Net income reached KRW19.8 trilli...
Thursday 23 January 2025
Micron ramps up HBM production, further taps South Korean talents
Micron is expanding its investment in Taiwan, with plans to exceed NT$1.1 trillion (US$33.6 billion) by the end of 2024. According to Donghui Lu, head of Micron Taiwan, the company...
Thursday 23 January 2025
SK Hynix reportedly to begin 1c DRAM production first, disrupting Samsung's HBM strategy
As Samsung Electronics (Samsung) attempts to reshape the global memory market through its sixth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM4), industry watchers are closely monitoring two...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Samsung Electro-Mechanics, SoulBrain to develop next-gen glass substrates, mass production set for 2027
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is teaming up with South Korean semiconductor materials company SoulBrain to develop materials for glass substrates, with plans for mass production by 2027...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
LCD panel industry faces further consolidation under Trump
Industry observers anticipate accelerated consolidation among second-tier LCD panel makers as US President Donald Trump prepares to implement new trade policies in his second term.
Wednesday 22 January 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Samsung refutes 1b DRAM redesign reports
Samsung Electronics has denied reports about the redesign of its fifth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1b DRAM), following media speculation about changes to the latest commercially available...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Nvidia GB200 thermal issues may impact SK Hynix's 1Q25 outlook
Industry sources indicate that thermal issues associated with GB200 have prompted major clients including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta to reduce their orders, impacting not...
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Hyundai EVs lose US subsidy eligibility under new IRA rules
Hyundai Motor's electric vehicles (EVs) were removed from the US government's electric vehicle subsidy list in late January 2025, just weeks after being included at the start of the...