Macrogen, a global genome analysis company, has officially started building the largest Global Genome Center in Asia.The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced that Macrogen held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 24 at the Advanced Industry Cluster in Songdo International City, Zone 5, for
SK hynix plans to invest 20 trillion won in Cheongju to expand its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production capacity. This move is interpreted as an effort to maintain its leading position amid intensifying HBM competition.On April 24, SK hynix announced that its board of directors has approved the pr
Europe’s views are changing in favor of nuclear power generation. Many European countries agree that nuclear power is necessary for carbon neutrality and energy security. They are also investing in new technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). Europe has a growing interest in South Korea,
It has emerged that the domestic battery industry, which received trillions of won in tax deductions in the United States last year, might need to pay nearly 200 billion won in additional taxes by 2026 due to the implementation of a global minimum tax. Battery companies are currently investing in th
The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) will hold a seminar on “Global Economic Turbulence: Prospects and Implications for the World and Korean Economy” from 09:30 on Tuesday, April 30 at the FKI Tower Conference Center in Yeouido.The seminar is being held to assess the global economic impact of r
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are engaging in fierce competition to lead the next-generation semiconductor market in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Both companies are striving to gain an edge through new product development and mass production timing. With Intel joining the fray, the gl
In a landmark move for the security industry, Neubility, a trailblazer in autonomous mobility solutions, and the South Florida Security (SFS) Group, a premier provider of integrated security services, have announced a collaborative Proof of Concept (PoC) initiative. This pioneering project is set to
CJ Logistics announced on April 18 that it has signed a customs clearance and delivery service agreement with NinjaVan to strengthen its logistics business for consumers in Southeast Asia that buy Korean goods through cross-border shopping.NinjaVan, a logistics company founded in Singapore in 2014,
Kwak Noh-jung, president of SK hynix, has emphasized the dangers of concentrating semiconductor supply chains in specific regions, highlighting the importance of cooperation between South Korea and the United States. His remarks came after disruptions in semiconductor production due to COVID-19 and
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
bereum co.,ltd, a specialist in postbiotic, led by CEO Hwan Kwon Il, has signed an export and supply contract worth $980,000 for postbiotic pet food with Tecnocalidad of Colombia, under the leadership of CEO Harvey Ibanez Ortiz.Tecnocalidad is a subsidiary responsible for product imports of Agrocamp
Hanwha Systems (CEO: Sung-Chul Eoh) released images of various locations on Earth taken by its small SAR satellite on April 18th, successfully launched on December 4th, 2023.The images taken by Hanwha Systems' small SAR satellite were transmitted from an altitude of 650 kilometers above the Earth. T
“Through the SmartThings ecosystem, Samsung is connecting everything from smartphones to refrigerators,” said Han Jong-hee, vice chairman and head of Device Experience (DX) at Samsung Electronics. “Just doing this well makes us a worthy competitor to Apple,” he added during a press briefing held in
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
Domestic semiconductor design houses are accelerating their expansion into the global market with plans to diversify their revenue sources by targeting overseas fabless semiconductor design companies.Industry sources revealed on April 16 that Samsung Electronics’ Foundry Business Unit’s Design Solut
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
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has developed the industry's first LPDDR5X DRAM supporting the industry’s highest performance of up to 10.7 gigabits-per-second (Gbps).Leveraging 12 nanometer (nm)-class process technology, Samsung h
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