Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong returned to South Korea on July 14 following a whirlwind trip to the exclusive Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, marking his fourth publicly disclosed overseas trip of 2025. With each of his international visits increasingly tied to strategic business talks and next-generation growth sectors, industry watchers are closely tracking what may emerge from his latest excursion.
As TSMC prepares to deliver its earnings report on July 17, all eyes are on how the world's largest contract chipmaker will navigate what analysts are calling a "triple threat" — escalating tariff pressures, rising chip duties, and the surging New Taiwan dollar. Together, these factors present a critical test for the company's short- and medium-term outlook.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is engaging in a high-stakes diplomatic and commercial push across Washington and Beijing, positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a defining force for global industries and innovation. And for now, his efforts appear to be yielding results.
