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South Korea's Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek are strengthening their advanced semiconductor substrate capabilities, preparing for the next-generation AI packaging technology race.
South Korean chip substrate manufacturers Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek are actively preparing for future shifts in the AI semiconductor packaging market. Currently, TSMC's CoWoS-L technolo
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China's chip industry profits surge 620% in H1, buoyed by AI boom and self-sufficiency drive
Chinese chipmakers, including CXMT and SMIC, saw their earnings grow over 600% in the first half of the year. This bonanza also extended to chip tool makers like Naura and AMEC, with AMEC's net profit
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Citi expects midterm elections to have limited impact on overall S&P 500 fundamentals, with effects more likely at sector level
Citi expects midterm elections to have limited impact on overall S&P 500 fundamentals, with effects more likely at sector level. The bank says different congressional outcomes could affect semiconduct
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Jefferies: Trump-Xi Meeting on Thursday Unlikely to Yield Breakthroughs in Chip Sector
Jefferies analysts stated that Thursday's meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is unlikely to bring relief in the semiconductor or rare earth sectors. The most probable outcome is progress on t
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Taiwan's Taiex index rises to record intraday high of 48,601.53 on Tuesday, driven by tech stocks following Wall Street's AI rally
The gains were led by semiconductor giants, with shares of Taiwan chip manufacturing giant TSMC rising 0.40%, MediaTek gaining 7.88%, and Delta Electronics up 2.67%. Taiwan's equity market is heavily
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Report: Samsung Electronics' HBM4/HBM4E production may double next year, with product占比 rising from 40% to 80%.
Samsung Electronics plans to at least double the actual production of HBM4 and HBM4E next year compared to this year, according to the Seoul Economic Daily. Concurrently, the proportion of the HBM4 se
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Goldman Sachs expects the chip industry boom to bring substantial cash to South Korean companies, with net cash flow potentially reaching 9.3% of GDP by 2027.
Goldman Sachs analysts stated that the boom in the chip industry is expected to bring substantial corporate cash to South Korean companies, with the extent of overseas earnings repatriation being a ke
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South Korea's exports surged 78% in the first 20 days of September to $71.4 billion, driven by strong semiconductor shipments
South Korea's exports surged 78% in the first 20 days of September to $71.4 billion, driven by strong semiconductor shipments
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Japanese chip equipment maker Screen Holdings plans to supply semiconductor cleaning equipment to India as early as next summer.
Japanese chip equipment maker Screen Holdings plans to supply semiconductor cleaning equipment to India as early as next summer.
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Japan's Sojitz plans chip material transport hub for Tata fab in India
Japanese trading house Sojitz plans to establish a specialized logistics center in India for semiconductor materials. The hub will be located near a chip fabrication plant currently under construction
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India's chip ambitions open door for Fujifilm, Tokyo Electron as Semicon India conference kicks off
India's chip ambitions open door for Fujifilm, Tokyo Electron as Semicon India conference kicks off
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Report: SK Hynix's Solidigm Considers Building First NAND Factory in the US
Solidigm, SK Hynix's NAND business platform, is reportedly considering a site on the U.S. East Coast for its first NAND mass production line. This move aims to extend its existing manufacturing capabi
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Korean media: Delivery times for critical semiconductor equipment components have more than doubled, with some extending up to 40 months.
According to industry sources cited by South Korea's *Electronic Times* on September 16, lead times for core components required in semiconductor manufacturing equipment have generally more than doubl
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Taiwan dollar, South Korea won strong among Asia currencies as AI booms
The currencies of South Korea and Taiwan are outperforming other Asian currencies, driven by the artificial intelligence and semiconductor boom. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee and Philippine peso have se
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Applied Materials to invest $5 billion in India over 10 years, doubling R&D workforce
U.S. semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials announced on Thursday its plan to invest $5 billion in India over the next decade. This investment aims to expand its presence in the country, incl
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Japan and US in talks to build $19bn chip factory in US
Japan and the U.S. are negotiating to build a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in the U.S. as part of Japan's investment commitments under a tariff agreement with Washington. The project's total
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Optical stocks rebound, with Coherent up 6%, Lumentum up 5%, and Applied Optoelectronics up 3%.
On Wednesday morning, Coherent Corp. (COHR) rose 6% to $287.21, Lumentum Holdings (LITE) gained 5% to $878, and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) increased 3% to $97.9. This surge was primarily driven by
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KICK Korea Semiconductor Index ETF (KCHP) Launches on NYSE Arca, Offering Focused Exposure to South Korean Chipmakers
The new fund, launched on September 15, is the first product in a new KICK ETFs series from Exchange Traded Concepts and Kiwoom Securities (USA) Inc. It provides U.S. investors with a single-ticker op
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Winbond Electronics to Acquire Infineon's NOR Flash and F-RAM Businesses for $1.12 Billion in Cash
German semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies announced the divestiture of its memory business, selling its NOR Flash and F-RAM divisions to Taiwanese memory manufacturer Winbond Electronics for $1
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Yahoo Finance Analysis: ASML's 2027 EUV orders are nearing full capacity, with plans to expand production by 30% in 2028; TSMC raises its 2026 capital budget to $60-64 billion, 2nm mass production has begun.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML and foundry TSMC both reported strong second-quarter earnings. ASML, due to its monopolistic position in EUV (extreme ul
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JPMorgan Chase Report: AI hashrate demand fundamentals remain unshaken, with capital expenditure by the seven major cloud vendors projected to increase from $443 billion in 2025 to $1.577 trillion in 2027.
JPMorgan Chase analysts, including Gokul Hariharan, stated in their Asia Tech Strategy report published on September 16 that market concerns about AI infrastructure investment are overblown, and open-
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger: Intel 18A process is in full production, and 14A process will begin production in Q1 next year.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently confirmed at an industry summit that the company has made significant progress in its process technology, with Intel 18A process now in full mass production and Intel
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On September 16, the three major A-share indices all fell during the morning session, while the STAR 50 index bucked the trend and rose by more than 1%; Hong Kong stocks opened higher but closed lower, with both the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index posting declines.
A-shares fluctuated downwards in early trading, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.26%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 0.34%, and the ChiNext Index down 0.14%. The STAR 50 Index bucked the tr
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Samsung and SK Hynix Partner with Korean Universities to Launch AI Engineering Courses, Offering Job Opportunities and Scholarships
In response to the talent demand fueled by the AI boom, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are collaborating with several South Korean universities through "contract department" programs. These partners
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People familiar with the matter said that U.S. officials have delayed approving the U.S. chip-making equipment needed by SK Hynix to expand production in China.
People familiar with the matter said that U.S. officials have delayed approving the U.S. chip-making equipment needed by SK Hynix to expand production in China.
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AI is transforming semiconductor manufacturing, helping engineers optimize processes and accelerate chip development
AI is transforming semiconductor manufacturing, helping engineers optimize processes, catch problems earlier, and make better decisions across the full chip manufacturing lifecycle. Accelerated comput
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CNBC Santoli: Defensive Stock Rotation Alone Cannot Sustain AI Bull Market; Tech Stocks Still Need to Recover
CNBC commentator Mike Santoli believes that for the AI-driven bull market to continue its ascent, technology stocks almost certainly need to recover. He noted that in recent weeks, a shift of funds to
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China's leading EDA firm, Empyrean Technology, has acquired a 50.38% stake in Easy-Logic Technology for 218.8 million yuan (US$33 million) to strengthen its technological self-sufficiency and support Huawei's semiconductor development.
China's leading EDA firm, Empyrean Technology, has acquired a 50.38% stake in Easy-Logic Technology for 218.8 million yuan (US$33 million) to strengthen its technological self-sufficiency and support
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South Korea targets 'world's highest performance' sovereign AI model with 4.7 trillion won investment, part of record 2027 budget
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the country's largest ever budget on Monday, pledging to "boldly invest in AI and future growth engines." The 2027 budget will rise 12.8% to 820.9 trillio
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South Korean PM Han Seong-sook urges deeper high-tech cooperation with Germany in AI, chips, batteries, and semiconductors
South Korean PM Han Seong-sook urges deeper high-tech cooperation with Germany in AI, chips, batteries, and semiconductors
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South Korea and Germany deepened cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing at the APK 2026 conference in Seoul to address global instability.
South Korea and Germany deepened cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing at the APK 2026 conference in Seoul to address global instability.
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SK Hynix held its first "Partner Day" in Japan, deepening cooperation with over 20 Japanese semiconductor suppliers to strengthen the chip supply chain.
SK Hynix held its first "Partner Day" event in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday, bringing together over 20 Japanese semiconductor suppliers. These included material providers such as Shin-Etsu, Su
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South Korea's exports hit a record $115.3 billion in October, up 93.7% year-on-year.
South Korea's exports reached a record $115.3 billion in October, up 93.7% year-on-year, primarily driven by a significant increase in semiconductor shipments. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Ener
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Japan's Sojitz to import rare earth yttrium from Malaysia
Japanese trading house Sojitz will start procuring yttrium from Malaysia as early as 2027, seeking to diversify sources of the key rare-earth element away from China. Yttrium is a key rare earth eleme
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Kioxia expects net profit to surge 15-fold to $8.7 billion this quarter
Kioxia Holdings expects its consolidated net profit to surge 15-fold year on year to 1.36 trillion yen ($8.7 billion) in the October-December quarter of 2026, driven by robust demand for semiconductor
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Musk retweeted that the Terafab project is progressing well, with an executive stating they had never seen such execution speed in the semiconductor industry.
Musk retweeted @tslaming's post, stating that the Terafab project is progressing well. The tweet cited a report from South Korean publication The Elec, in which a South Korean supplier executive state
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Japan's chip exports surged 41% in April-September, driven by AI boom and soaring memory prices
Japan's chip exports surged 41% on the year in the April-September period in value terms, government data shows, with export prices for some memory products surging roughly fivefold on strong AI data
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White House: U.S. and Finland Sign MOU on Technology Prosperity Deal
The White House announced that the U.S. and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a Technology Prosperity Deal, aiming to enhance collaboration in strategic science and technology
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Samsung Electronics' Q3 operating profit surged 780% to a record 107.4 trillion Korean won, but its stock price still fell over 5% due to the semiconductor division's weaker-than-expected performance.
Samsung Electronics' third-quarter operating profit surged 780% to 107.4 trillion Korean won (approximately $80.5 billion), marking the first time a tech company's quarterly operating profit has excee
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US September Goods Trade Deficit Widens to $134.9 Billion, Largest Since March 2025, Driven by AI Data Center-Related Capital Goods Imports
The US goods trade deficit widened 2.1% to $134.9 billion in September, marking its largest level since March 2025. This exceeded economists' expectations of $130.2 billion. Imports rose 2.4%, primari
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Bloomberg: Prices for "super metals" used in nuclear energy, semiconductors, and other fields are soaring, with Freeport, the world's largest producer, considering increasing output.
Bloomberg: Prices for "super metals" used in nuclear energy, semiconductors, and other fields are soaring, with Freeport, the world's largest producer, considering increasing output.
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South Korea activates KOSPI buy-side sidecar as index rises 4.54%
South Korea's bourse operator activated a buy-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index rose sharply by 4.54% to 5,894.26 points, suspending program trading
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South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with the KOSPI index rising 3.26% to 5,822.07 points, primarily boosted by a resurgence in AI optimism and strong semiconductor earnings from SK Hynix, while tracking overnight gains on Wall Street.
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday, with the KOSPI index rising 3.26% to 5,822.07 points, primarily boosted by a resurgence in AI optimism and strong semiconductor earnings from SK
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Leading enterprises in semiconductor packaging and testing, chip design, glass substrates, and advanced packaging equipment
The 24th China Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Technology and Market Annual Conference (referred to as the "Packaging and Testing Annual Conference") will be held in Nanjing from November 4-6. Lea
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Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked four years in his role on Tuesday
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked four years in his role on Tuesday, as the company forecasts its biggest quarterly profit. This represents a dramatic reversal from the semiconductor do
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Laura Alfaro, Chief Economist and Economic Advisor at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Laura Alfaro, Chief Economist and Economic Advisor at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), stated on Tuesday that South Korea should set aside some of the revenue from its chip boom as reserves
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The Truth Behind TSMC's $35.9 Billion Revenue: AI Hashrate. Is a 30x P/E Ratio the Starting Point or the End?
TSMC reported a record-high revenue of $35.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, primarily driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, particularly the surging demand for advanced processes such as 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer. Currently, TSMC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio remains around 30x. The market is closely watching whether this valuation level marks the beginning of growth in the AI era or the potential end of overheating. Analysts generally have a positive outlook on its long-term prospects, but some voices also warn about the sustainability risks of capital expenditures by hyperscale cloud service providers.
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What is MRVL Coin? Analysis of Trading and Features of Tokenized Marvell Technology Stock
MRVL coin usually refers to tokenized Marvell Technology stock (MRVLx), which is backed 1:1 by real shares of the US semiconductor company Marvell Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRVL). This tokenized asset aims to provide a more flexible and transparent trading method, allowing 24/5 trading in eligible regions, but holders do not enjoy the shareholder rights of traditional stocks. Its price fluctuations are often influenced by AI chip market sentiment and it can be traded on some mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges and decentralized platforms.
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NVIDIA and AMD: The Two Giants of AI Computing Power in 2026—An Analysis of Market Dynamics, Financial Performance, and Opportunities for Transition into Cryptocurrency Mining
As of August 2026, NVIDIA continues to dominate the AI chip market with its CUDA ecosystem, while AMD is rapidly gaining ground with its Instinct MI series accelerators and Helios solutions.This article provides an in-depth analysis of both companies’ latest financial data, product developments, and market share, and explores how mining companies Bitcoin are transitioning their existing computing infrastructure to AI computing, offering investors a perspective on investment opportunities in the AI computing sector.
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