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Friday 27 September 2024
LGD confirms sale of LCD plant; possible addition of 8.6G IT OLED to P10 fab
To combat Chinese companies and satisfy future OLED demand, South Korea-based manufacturers Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) are expediting their investments in 8.6G IT...
Friday 27 September 2024
Semco utilizes MLCC experience to develop world's first mini solid-state battery
Semco has developed the world's first "mini oxide-based solid-state battery" capable of being integrated into wearable devices. The company is reportedly conducting product tests...
Thursday 26 September 2024
iPhone 16 sales fall short, LGD faces challenges
Apple's iPhone 16 has seen lower-than-expected initial sales, deepening concerns for South Korean display manufacturers. According to recent reports from South Korean media, LG Display...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Will Samsung follow in Intel's footsteps and spin off its wafer foundry business?
Intel is currently facing an unprecedented crisis and recently decided to spin off Intel Foundry (IF), hoping to revive its foundry business by adopting TSMC's "no competition with...
Thursday 26 September 2024
South Korea's semiconductor sector struggles amid severe talent shortage
Despite AI-driven growth in the semiconductor industry, South Korea is facing a critical shortage of skilled workers. A preference among students for medical degrees and aggressive...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Samsung foundry struggles intensify: Yield issues prompt exodus of key components
Samsung Electronics' foundry division is reportedly struggling to attract major customers due to low yield rates and persistent quality issues. These challenges are affecting the...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Samsung splits from Naver on AI accelerator project, pursues independent development
Samsung Electronics and Naver previously announced a collaboration to develop artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators for servers. However, recent reports suggest that the two companies...
Monday 23 September 2024
TSMC denies plans for UAE chip plants despite Middle East AI push
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported that both TSMC and Samsung Electronics are in discussions about plans to build large semiconductor manufacturing facilities in...
Monday 23 September 2024
China reportedly bypasses US DRAM tariffs via South Korea
China has successfully circumvented US tariffs on DRAM modules through South Korea, leading to a sharp drop in direct exports of Chinese DRAM modules to the US and a corresponding...
Monday 23 September 2024
Samsung overhauls semiconductor research to fast-track memory production and boost profits
Samsung Electronics reportedly plans to restructure its Semiconductor Research Institute, transferring the DRAM and NAND flash memory development teams to the business division's...
Friday 20 September 2024
Samsung unlikely to follow Intel's foundry spinoff initiative
Intel's ongoing foundry spinoff initiative presents both opportunities and risks, potentially serving as a critical reference for Samsung Electronics as it formulates future strategies...
Friday 20 September 2024
Samsung Display to expand Vietnam production base with investment up to US$1.8 billion
Samsung Display Vietnam (SDV) has announced plans to expand its production facility in Bắc Ninh Province, Vietnam, with an investment of up to US$1.8 billion in Yên Phong...
Thursday 19 September 2024
iPhone 16 spurs OLED competition as South Korea and China battle for market lead
South Korean OLED panel manufacturers are poised for a recovery despite a 7.8% year-over-year decline in electroluminescent material procurement in the first half of 2024. The rising...
Monday 16 September 2024
Samsung reportedly exploring dry photoresist technology for 1c DRAM
Samsung Electronics is reportedly exploring using dry photoresist for its upcoming 6G 10nm-class DRAM (1c DRAM) to widen its lead in DRAM with its competitors, such as SK Hynix and...
Monday 16 September 2024
Samsung Display gears up for Apple foldables with 2024 supply chain rollout
Samsung Display (SDC) is reportedly accelerating the development of foldable devices for Apple as the South Korean giant is coordinating preparations with its partners, aiming to...
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