The 21st Huawei Analyst Summit (HAS) kicked off in Shenzhen. Themed "Thrive with Intelligence", the event brought together more than 500 analysts, think tank researchers, and other guests from around the world to explore what's coming next in the age of intelligence, where the ICT industry is headin
Jo Joo-wan, the CEO of LG Electronics, is set to meet with Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella to discuss the artificial intelligence business. Following Meta, LG Electronics is establishing AI collaboration relations with global “Big Tech” firms preparing for future ventures.According to sources in the c
Samsung Electronics is set to expand its research and development (R&D) organization in Silicon Valley in the U.S. for the design of artificial intelligence semiconductors. Amid a reshaping semiconductor industry focused on AI chips, Samsung plans to enhance its design capabilities to disrupt the ma
In the realm of emerging artificial intelligence startups, South Korea lags behind China and India in terms of scale, a recent survey reveals.On April 17, the Singapore-based tech news outlet Tech in Asia released a list of the Top 50 AI Startups in Asia receiving the most investment. China leads wi
SK Group has embarked on a significant business restructuring, focusing on the future expansion of new businesses in fields like semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and carbon neutrality.According to industry sources on April 17, SK networks plans to use the proceeds from the sale of SK Rent-a-
The water industry is generally defined as the business of producing and supplying potable water and industrial water needed for households and industries, as well as transporting and treating wastewater. The water industry is expected to steadily grow due to factors such as worsening water scarcity
In the global competitive race for artificial intelligence (AI) technology, South Korea is losing its core competitive edge as top talent is turning away from the country. Foreign companies, with their overwhelming financial power, are successfully attracting these skilled individuals.According to t
In the midst of U.S. President Joe Biden emphasizing Texas as a pivotal player in the advanced semiconductor ecosystem due to Samsung Electronics’ significant investment, a competitive landscape with Arizona, which is attracting TSMC plants, is anticipated. The battle between Texas and Arizona could
Samsung Electronics announced on April 15 that it is investing US$40 billion in its semiconductor factory in Taylor, Texas, which is more than double its initial plan of US$17 billion. The U.S. government has offered a higher subsidy ratio (16% or US$6.4 billion) compared to Intel and TSMC, and the
A forecast suggests that SK hynix’s operating profit is expected to surge to around 2 trillion won, marking a turnaround to profitability compared to the same period last year, ahead of the earnings announcement scheduled for April 25.According to financial information provider FnGuide on April 16,
The NAND flash market, which experienced a significant contraction last year due to a slowdown in the Information Technology (IT) market, is poised for a sharp recovery this year, bolstered by increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI).According to industry sources on April 15, TrendForce, a
Kwak No-jeong, president of SK hynix, is set to deliver a keynote speech on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a semiconductor event in Washington, D.C. in the U.S.According to industry sources on April 15, Purdue University and Senator Todd Young will host an event titled “CHIPS for America, Action fo
Samsung Electronics is set to establish an advanced semiconductor complex in Taylor, Texas, in the U.S. The plan includes building state-of-the-art foundries for 2-nanometer (nm) process production and advanced packaging facilities to preempt the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor market.On
HD Hyundai will develop an unmanned surface vessel (USV) with Palantir Technologies, a U.S. artificial intelligence-based data analysis company.USVs are autonomous surface vessels not piloted by humans. They are being recognized as a game changer for future naval warfare. It replaces existing manned
SK on, the battery business subsidiary of SK Innovation, is partnering with Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW) to embark on the establishment of smart factory systems.SK on announced on April 14 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Siemens DISW at the SK Seorin Buildin
SK hynix’s stock price is approaching 200,000 won and continues its rally to a new high, with foreign investors’ share reaching a record high.According to the Korea Exchange on April 13, foreign investors’ share of SK hynix as of the previous day stood at 54.90 percent, marking the highest level on
Samsung Electro-Mechanics is expanding its footprint in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. Following the successful mass production of semiconductor package substrates for AI PCs, the company plans to also produce Flip Chip-Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) for AI servers in the second half of the year
On April 12, Kakao announced its membership in the AI Alliance, a global community aimed at supporting open innovation and open science in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The AI Alliance, launched in December last year, includes leading organizations from various sectors such as IBM, Meta
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) escalated tensions in February by adding an additional six Chinese companies to its blacklist, following the earlier inclusion of eight companies. With these new additions, the Biden administration has now blacklisted a total of
As the global semiconductor hegemony intensifies, companies are fiercely competing in investments. Samsung Electronics is expected to announce additional investments locally, following substantial subsidies received by competitors Intel and Taiwan’s TSMC from the U.S. government.Compared to this, do