China is stepping up its efforts for the development of chiplet technology, an advanced packaging technology.As U.S. restrictions on the export of equipment to China make it difficult to develop semiconductor front-end processes, China seems to be focusing on rear-end process technology.According to
Coway's cutting-edge Airmega ProX has gained the highest consumer rating among air purifiers, according to US consumer media industry reports, reinforcing the company’s position as a pioneer in air purification technology.The performance evaluations conducted by Consumer Reports, a leading US co
China’s auto exports in the first half of the year topped the world for the first time ever by beating Japan. This is attributed to expanding sales of new energy-powered vehicles such as electric cars in the Russian market from which U.S., Japanese and European automakers have been withdrawing since
Large Korean companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Hyundai Motors spent a record amount of money on lobbying in the United States in the first half of this year, according to OpenSecrets, a nonprofit political fund tracking organization. This is due to the fact that not only U.S. compa
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Zenonia, Com2uS Holdings’ first game release after its transition to a publishing-based model, is showing healthy early sales. Despite excessive marketing cost execution, we believe that marketing
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.We anticipate the unveiling of specifics regarding Kakao’s AI business model from October. The expansion of advertising in open chat and the Friends Tab should be a key point in the firm’s earning
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at jaemin.ahn@nhqv.com -- Ed.Helped by healthy early sales of Zenonia and MLB 9 Innings Rivals, Com2uS should turn to profit in 3Q23. However, continuing losses at the media arm are hindering both overall earnings and the sha
Methanol-fueled ships have eclipsed liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, claiming the premier position for the highest number of environmentally friendly ship orders placed from January to July this year. South Korea’s shipbuilding sector, which has been cultivating its technological expertise in me
LS Group has augmented its new investment plan for the Saemangeum National Industrial Complex by an additional 840.2 billion won (US$642.35 million), expanding its initial 1 trillion won commitment. This move signifies LS Group’s resolute endeavor to pursue “full domestic production” in the competit
Amid the prevailing downturn in the semiconductor sector, Samsung Electronics managed to maintain its leadership in the global memory semiconductor market during the first quarter of this year, while SK hynix encountered a decline in its market standing.According to market research firm Omdia on Aug
Superconductors, materials that suffer no energy loss due to electrical resistance, have traditionally been limited to novel technologies such as maglev trains. It was challenging to make superconductor technology economically viable.However, recent research by South Korean teams implementing superc
“I was curious about Korean chicken and ramen, and it was really great to see the process and taste them. The flavor was surprisingly good.”Chloe Sears from the U.K., participating as an International Service Team (IST) member at the 2023 Saemangeum Scout Jamboree, visited Harim Food Road on Aug. 3
Dong Wha Pharm announced on Aug. 3 that it has signed a contract to acquire a 51% stake in “TRUNG SON Pharma,” a company that operates a pharmacy chain in Vietnam.TRUNG SON Pharma operates over 140 pharmacy chains in the southern region of Vietnam. The company recorded sales revenue of approximately
Hyundai Motor Group has invested US$50 million in Tenstorrent, an artificial intelligence semiconductor startup based in Canada. Hyundai Motor Group has been reinforcing its semiconductor capabilities through strategic collaborations and by establishing a new semiconductor development lab this year.
Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) announced on Aug. 3 that it has developed the world’s first Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS).The A-SMGCS is a service that provides airlines with real-time information on the ground at the airport. Airlines can receive i
As interest in superconductors with zero electrical resistance grows, a lot of attention is being paid to LS Cable & System’s development of superconducting cables. Although the implementation of superconductors at room temperature is still a long way off, the company’s strategy is to commercialize
The total amount of battery energy in electric vehicles registered in 80 countries around the world in the first half of this year was 304.3 gigawatt hours (GWh), up 50.1 percent year on year, according to SNE Research on Aug. 3. The electric vehicles included battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-
The number of new imported passenger car registrations in July was 21,038, down 1.3 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association on Aug. 3. The figure was down 21.0 percent from the previous month. The cumulative total from January through July
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at jk.ahn@shinhan.com -- Ed.Steep rate hikes and reduced bond issuance accelerate yield curve inversionA surge in short-term yields caused by steep base rate hikes is the first reason why we are seeing a sharper yield curve inversion
The author is an analyst for Shinhan Securities. He can be reached at snowKH@shinhan.com -- Ed.2Q23 earnings surprise with OP of KRW52.7bn (+83% YoY)Hyundai Autoever registered operating profit of KRW52.7bn (+83% YoY) on sales of KRW753.9bn (+20% YoY) in 2Q23, an earnings surprise that beats our est