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Thursday 12 September 2024
TSMC had Korean giants' curiosity, and now their attention: SEMICON Taiwan 2024
The surging momentum of generative AI has placed Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain at the center of the AI stage. As the industry leader, TSMC showcased its influence at SEMICON...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Samsung and SK Hynix propelled into DRAM production frenzy by AI surge amid labor crunch
Although the semiconductor industry is in a supercycle due to AI, factories of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix may not be able to operate as normal due to staff shortages...
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Former Samsung and SK Hynix executive detained again for suspect of leaking DRAM technology to China
Semiconductor expert Jin-seok Choi, who was previously accused of leaking Samsung Electronics' 20nm DRAM manufacturing technology data to China and attempting to establish a "cloning...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Samsung carefully sets foundry layout by importing GaN equipment in 2Q24
Reportedly, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) is investing in equipment for the GaN foundry market. South Korea-based reports say that Samsung's import scale is smaller this time, presumably...
Monday 9 September 2024
South Korean equipment makers benefit as Chinese companies like BOE and TCL CSOT target OLED
OLED deposition equipment provider Sunic System recently achieved significant success by supplying its equipment to several Chinese panel manufacturers. Other South Korean companies,...
Friday 6 September 2024
South Korea mandates disclosure of EV battery makers after fire
South Korea will make it mandatory for electric car makers to disclose the names of their battery suppliers and manufacturing technology to alleviate concerns over EV battery fires...
Friday 6 September 2024
South Korean battery equipment business CIS announces merger with SNU Precision
South Korean battery equipment business CIS has announced its plan to merge with affiliate SNU Precision. As SFA is the largest shareholder for both companies, other related affiliated...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Samsung's foldable devices under pressure amid rising sales competition
Despite Samsung Electronics' high expectations for the sales performance of its newly launched foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, intense competition from rivals...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
SK Hynix unveils world's first 6th-gen 10nm-class DRAM, outpacing Samsung
SK Hynix has announced the successful development of the world's first sixth-generation 10nm-class DRAM (1c DRAM), surpassing industry leader Samsung Electronics in achieving mass...
Monday 2 September 2024
South Korea wants US 'carrots' for embracing China chip curbs
South Korea seeks more flexibility and incentives from the US to encourage Seoul's compliance with additional curbs on advanced semiconductor exports to China that Washington is considering,...
Monday 2 September 2024
Samsung continues to push back construction on P4 and P5 to focus on Taylor site
Previously, Samsung Electronics reportedly decided to suspend the construction of its Phase 2 wafer foundry production line at the Pyeongtaek P4 fab.
Monday 2 September 2024
Weekly news roundup: Kaynes secures India's paying OSAT customer; former TSMC executive set to depart Samsung
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of August 26 – August 30.
Monday 2 September 2024
LG Electronics to move beyond home appliances, eyes growth potential in B2B business
LG Electronics CEO William Cho has announced that by 2030, 52% of the company's revenue and 76% of its profits will come from the business-to-business (B2B) sector. Subscription services,...
Monday 2 September 2024
Seoul Semiconductor confident in MicroLED patent portfolio
Seoul Semiconductor and its subsidiary Seoul Viosys recently released their financial results for the second quarter of 2024. CEO Chung-Hoon Lee emphasized the competitiveness of...
Friday 30 August 2024
AUO responds to reports about SDC purchasing 107 of its LCD patents to contain BOE
Samsung Display (SDC), which has long exited the LCD business, has reportedly purchased 107 US LCD patents from Taiwanese company AUO.