Hynix is slated to boost its production capacity of NAND flash memory at its 12-inch, Cheongju fab (M11) to 90,000 wafers per month in 2010 from the current level of 45,000 units, according to industry sources.

Japan's economy in third-quarter 2009 grew sharply less than initial estimates as cautious companies decided to save, not spend.

Samsung doesn't get it. The foundry sector is a service business. It has nothing to do with churning out cheap and simple commodities like memories.

Called jugaad (pronounced "joo-gaardh"), India's improvisational style of invention focuses on being fast and cheap - attributes just right for these times.

LG Display has signed a patent cross-licensing technology deal with Taiwan-based LCD panel maker HannStar Display.

Eastman Kodak Company has announced that it will sell all the assets associated with its OLED business to a group of LG companies. Financial details were not disclosed.