The U.S. government has decided to indefinitely postpone export controls on equipment for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix’s semiconductor plants in China. While there’s some relief in the semiconductor industry, uncertainties over their China plants haven’t entirely vanished, making the incentive f
The U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) has pointed out that the U.S. sanctions on 28-nm semiconductors have a strategic hole. There are also reports that large U.S. semiconductor manufacturers are lukewarm about cooperating with U.S. authorities, giving the United States unexpected difficulti
The price of virtual assets like Bitcoin surged in the first half of this year, leading to a 46 percent increase in the market capitalization of the domestic virtual asset market compared to the end of last year, according to a recent study. However, it is still at a significantly reduced level comp
Iranian funds, frozen in South Korea and later released, have once again become a topic of controversy. This is because the possibility was raised that the US$6 billion of Iranian funds, which had been held up in South Korea, were suspected to have been transferred to the Palestinian militant group
As the sole operator of nuclear power plants in the country, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has turned its attention towards revitalizing nuclear small and medium-sized enterprises which have been struggling with a shortage of projects. The initiative begins with the Shin Hanul Nuclear Power Pla
The ongoing armed conflict between Israel and the armed Palestinian faction, Hamas, has sent shock waves through the Middle East. Accordingly, major South Korean companies like Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor, which have a significant presence in the area, are closely monitoring the situation.
Medytox's lawsuit against Hugel at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) over botulinum toxin matters appears set to exclude one of its key issues: the strain dispute.According to industry sources on the 5th, during last month's evidence investigation procedure, the ITC ordered Medytox to su
The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed countervailing duties on Hyundai Steel and Dongkuk Steel, alleging that Korea’s cheap electricity rates are effectively subsidizing the Korean steel industry. This is the first time the U.S. government has slapped tariffs due to cheap electric power in a f
AprilBio revealed on Oct. 5 that they have obtained a U.S. patent for their candidate drug for autoimmune disease treatment, known as “APB-A1” (development code name, partner company Lundbeck code name Lu-AG22515).In October 2021, APB-A1 was exported to Lundbeck, a multinational pharmaceutical compa
Korea’s industrial production, which had shrunken due to a slump in the semiconductor industry, made a comeback as semiconductor production rebounded.According to Statistics Korea on Oct. 4, the nation’s semiconductor production surged 13.4 percent month on month in August, the largest increase in f
Daewoong Pharmaceutical is rapidly securing its position in the market by consecutively acquiring patents related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company announced on Oct. 4 that it has registered three patents related to autoimmune disease treatments over the past six months.To date, D
Last month, five domestic automakers sold 106,386 units in the domestic market, a 6.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. The dip in electric vehicle sales, combined with the lack of new model releases, resulted in decreased sales across Hyundai (excluding Kia), Korea GM, Renault Korea,
Tensions and conflicts are intensifying in the “semiconductor war” between the U.S. and China. As the first anniversary approaches of the U.S. government’s decision to restrict exports of semiconductor chips and equipment to China on Oct. 7 of last year, an update on policies regarding “Artificial I
In September, South Korea achieved its highest semiconductor exports in the past year, while exports to China also reached their peak for the year. Analysts suggest that semiconductor exports have gradually found their footing and are on an upward trajectory, and exports to China have entered a sign
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at yk.choi@nhqv.com -- Ed.While China’s petrochemical demand set new records in Aug 2023, product spreads remained weak, owing to both strong oil prices and lofty supply. While capacity ramp-up should decrease in 2024, alread
The U.S. government is reportedly set to indefinitely halt restrictions on the export of U.S.-made semiconductor equipment to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix factories in China.The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has been in talks with Samsung Electronics and SK hyn
On Sept. 25 (local time), Hana Financial Group announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) in Riyadh for the expansion of cooperative businesses within the Middle East.This marks the first business agreement between the Saudi EXIM B
POSCO International announced on Sept. 26 that it has signed a framework agreement on the establishment of a joint venture for the food investment business with Bartlett & Company, a leading local grain company, in Kansas City, the U.S., on Sept. 25.Bartlett is a food-specialized company with about
The Seoul branch of Iran’s Bank Mellat has initiated a lawsuit against Woori Bank, seeking the return and a 6 percent annual interest payment on 20.2 billion won (US$14.96 million) in funds frozen due to U.S. sanctions.According to financial industry sources on Sept. 26, Bank Mellat filed a deposit
Ford has decided to suspend the construction of an automotive battery plant in Michigan with Chinese battery maker CATL. Strong opposition from U.S. lawmakers to Chinese companies building battery production facilities in the United States to circumvent the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the