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Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Electronics reportedly establishing third plant in India
LG Electronics is reportedly planning to establish a third plant in India, continuing its recent production expansions in the country. The move aligns with the company's potential...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
LG Display unveils stretchable panel with 50% expansion, redefining next-gen displays
LG Display (LGD) has revealed a groundbreaking prototype stretchable screen capable of expanding its stretch ratio from 20% to an impressive 50%, pushing the boundaries of flexible...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Samsung reportedly to phase out MLC NAND production in 2025
Samsung Electronics will reportedly terminate its MLC NAND production by next year, shifting focus to high-capacity NAND production, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 20 November 2024
South Korea delays national supercomputer launch to 2026 amid AI chip shortage
South Korea's struggle to obtain AI chips has stalled its national supercomputer project, raising concerns about its ability to stay competitive in global scientific and technological...
Wednesday 20 November 2024
SK Hynix accelerates US expansion with new packaging facility, strengthens ties with TSMC, Nvidia
SK Hynix has revealed plans to establish a new company in Indiana through its third quarter 2024 business report, marking a significant step toward building a semiconductor packaging...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
LGD expands Vietnam OLED module production with US$1 billion investment
LG Display (LGD) will invest an additional US$1 billion in Vietnam over the next five years to strengthen operations at its Haiphong OLED module factory, marking a significant step...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Samsung smart glasses poised for 3Q25 debut to redefine wearable tech
Samsung Electronics' smart glasses project has gained renewed attention, with reports indicating a launch in the third quarter of 2025 and an initial production run of 500,000 unit...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Mitsui Mining & Smelting raises copper foil prices, impacting South Korean semiconductor supply chain
Mitsui Mining & Smelting (Mitsui) recently announced an increase in copper foil prices, raising concern within the South Korean industry. Given that copper foil is a core material...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Samsung holds tool-in ceremony for new R&D campus, scheduled to start operation in 2025
According to a press release, on November 18, Samsung Electronics held a tool-in ceremony for its new semiconductor research and development complex (NRD-K) at its Giheung campus,...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Samsung foundry eyes Qualcomm and Nvidia for 2nm and 3nm orders
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is advancing its semiconductor capabilities through the mass production of the Exynos 2600 (tentative name), marking a strategic push for self-sufficiency...
Monday 18 November 2024
Global display panel market to hit US$118 billion in 2024, driven by OLED and AI
As AI technology advances, demand for electronic product upgrades is boosting panel shipments, with OLED adoption and niche applications driving growth in the display industry. The...
Monday 18 November 2024
SK Siltron secures US$544 million loan to support SiC wafer production
SK Group's silicon wafer manufacturer SK Siltron has confirmed that it will receive a loan of US$544 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in its silicon carbide...
Monday 18 November 2024
Samsung's bonus cuts spark fear of researcher exodus
Samsung Electronics' recent decision to transfer personnel from its semiconductor research institute to various business units has sparked concerns over a potential talent drain,...
Friday 15 November 2024
Trump 2.0 prompt SK Hynix and Samsung to weigh China exit plans
South Korea's semiconductor sector anticipates that Donald Trump's presidential victory could intensify restrictions on China's high-tech industries, particularly affecting the semiconductor...
Friday 15 November 2024
Samsung's Pyeongtaek P4 expands to NAND + DRAM; to host premier packaging facility in Cheonan
Samsung Electronics is reportedly finalizing investment plans for the first production line at its Pyeongtaek Plant 4 (P4) facility in South Korea, rebranding it to focus on mass-producing...
Samsung expands mobile phone production beyond Asian countries, says DIGITIMES Research
SLMs to increase presence in GenAI business opportunities, says DIGITIMES Research
Generative AI market to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2030 with Taiwan holds hardware advantage; software and services to see promising future, says DIGITIMES Research