American fabless semiconductor company NVIDIA has unveiled its latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerator, the “H200.” The H200 is distinguished by its performance, offering approximately double the data processing speed and capacity compared to its predecessor. The extensive application of the
South Korean botox titans Medytox and Hugel are both expected to set a new record for their annual sales this year.According to industry sources on Nov. 14, Medytox’s cumulative sales for the third quarter reached 153.1 billion won (US$116.34 million), marking a 7.2 percent increase compared to the
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at junsup@nhqv.com -- Ed.Through its 3Q23 earnings announcement, Samsung F&M demonstrated stable underwriting profit, excellent new contract creation ability, and only limited impact from the implementation of IFRS17 actuaria
SK hynix announced today that it has started supplying its customers with 16 gigabyte (GB) packages of Low Power Double Data Rate 5 Turbo (LPDDR5T), the fastest mobile DRAM available today that can transfer 9.6 gigabits per second (Gbps).Since the successful development of its LPDDR5T in January, SK
Researchers in South Korea have confirmed the mechanism of deterioration occurring inside the anodes of solid-state batteries and have demonstrated the possibility of stable operation of these batteries in a low-pressure environment.The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced on N
Amid an economic downturn, global personal computer sales volume, which had been sluggish, is forecasted to rebound next year as the market for AI PCs, equipped with generative AI and related features, starts to open up.According to market research firm TrendForce on Nov. 9, total shipments of the g
On Nov. 8, Medytox announced its financial performance through a disclosure, revealing that it had achieved third-quarter revenue of 58.7 billion won (US$44.76 million) this year based on consolidated figures. This marked a 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year.During the same pe
ArkData has entered into an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partnership agreement with TmaxTibero, a specialist in Database Management Systems (DBMS), led by CEO Kim Dae-ki. The agreement, announced on the 8th, is aimed at enhancing the efficient management of their IT infrastructure and data.This
Samsung Electronics’ Exynos mobile application processor, which once faced a setback by being excluded from its flagship Galaxy S series, is aiming for a comeback in the premium market next year.According to Counterpoint Research on Nov. 6, the global AP market is currently led by MediaTek with a 30
It is expected that China will secure the top position in the South Korean cross-border e-commerce, or direct purchase, market, surpassing the United States for the first time this year. This outcome is driven by Chinese e-commerce giants such as AliExpress, which have aggressively penetrated the So
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are igniting a market recovery for NAND flash, which has been slower to rebound compared to DRAM, by transitioning processes and reducing production.On Nov. 3, industry insiders forecasted that NAND would still take more time to recover due to its higher inventory le
Preciseley Microtechnology Corporation (PMC), a Canadian optical specialist and a subsidiary group of Hankook & Company Group, has announced it has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification, the international quality management systems standard established by the International Organization for Standardiz
A large number of young venture startup CEOs in their 30s and 40s believe that the current inheritance tax should be abolished or lowered, according to a survey.On Oct. 29, the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF) conducted a survey on the perception of Korea’s inheritance tax system among 140 venture
Founded in 1977, Hanwha Aerospace has become a leading company in the aerospace industry in South Korea. Today, its products serve not only aerospace but also the defense and marine sectors. With an unwavering focus on customer-centric quality management, technological innovation, and product compet
Park Yong-in, who oversees Samsung Electronics’ system semiconductor design operations as President of the System LSI Division, expressed confidence in the success of the company’s latest mobile application processor, the Exynos 2400.On Oct. 26, following his keynote address at Semiconductor Expo 20
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at kyuha.lee@nhqv.com -- Ed.Although OLED TV demand remains weak, the expansion of OLED shipments for the smartphones of a North American customer is positive. We see strong chances for LGD to turn to profit in 4Q23. LGD’s ea
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), a major buzzword this year, is expected to dominate the smartphone market next year.Samsung Electronics is predicted to unveil its Galaxy S24 series, incorporating generative AI, early next year. The company is also expected to strengthen collaborations with
Medytox announced on Oct. 24 that it has withdrawn its application to China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), which was filed in 2018 for the import of its Meditoxin product (export name: Neuronox). Instead, the company will actively push for its entry into the Chinese market with i
DL Engineering & Construction (E&C) has partnered with the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) of Saudi Arabia to promote carbon-neutral desalination plants.On Oct. 22, local time, DL E&C announced that it signed a “Mutual Cooperation MOU for the Application of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) in
In the intensifying battle of foundry services (semiconductor contract manufacturing), Taiwan’s TSMC has confidently affirmed its technological prowess.According to industry sources on Oct. 23, C.C. Wei, CEO of TSMC, responded with a firm “no” when asked during a recent conference call for the Q3 (J