As High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), essential for powering generative AI, emerges as the main battleground in the next generation of memory semiconductors, fierce competition is brewing between Samsung Electronics and Micron to snatch the Nvidia orders currently monopolized by SK hynix.On Nov. 28, the T
Samsung Electronics’ subsidiary Harman is set to acquire the American company “Roon,” known among music enthusiasts as “the world’s best music streaming platform.” The industry expects significant synergy from the collaboration between Harman, known for its hardware prowess in sound equipment, and R
On Nov. 27, Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZ) announced that a delegation of 11 researchers, including Professor Han Nam-sik, AI Center Director at the Milner Research Institute affiliated with the University of Cambridge, and Senior Researcher Georgia Sakkoziorga visited IFEZ. They toured
Samsung Electronics has confirmed on Nov. 27 that they have completed the trademark registration for the terms “AI Smartphone” and “AI Phone” in connection with the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) equipped smartphone next year. This registration was finalized on Nov. 24 with the European U
The number of venture companies with annual revenue exceeding 100 billion won (US$76.8 million) last year reached the record high of 869, the highest figure in history. The growth rate also set a new record, achieving an unprecedented 17.6 percent increase, or 130 companies, compared to the previous
An analysis has emerged suggesting that the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Korea Index is poised to experience a 20 percent increase in the coming year.On Nov. 26, Bloomberg Intelligence (BI), a research institution under Bloomberg, projected a 58 percent increase in the total earnings
SK hynix is getting ready to debut “2.5D Fan-out” packaging as its next-generation memory semiconductor technology. Gaining confidence in the field of next-generation chip technology due to its successful performance in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) this year, SK hynix seems to be accelerating its eff
SK hynix has narrowed its gap to within 5 percentage points of global number one in the DRAM market Samsung Electronics, buoyed by the surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and its strong performance in high bandwidth memory (HBM) and other premium memory semiconductor products. The indus
A race to host the 2030 World Expo is coming down to the wire. The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) will hold a general assembly in Paris, France, on Nov. 28 (local time) to select the host country for the 2030 World Expo.Korea started its bid about one year later than its rivals such as S
Samsung Electronics has overtaken Apple as the world’s most innovative company. Despite the long-term slump in its flagship semiconductor business, the company’s record-breaking investments to secure future growth drivers and its patent holdings were highly evaluated.Samsung Electronics scored 9.25
The acquisition battle for South Korea’s largest shipping company HMM has narrowed to a competition between Dongwon Group and Harim Group.According to investment banking (IB) sources on Nov. 23, HMM’s bondholders, including Korea Development Bank (KDB), Korea Ocean Business Corporation, and the sell
According to market research firm Counterpoint Research on Nov. 23, as of October, the global smartphone market’s monthly sales have increased by 5% compared to the same period last year, driven by recovery in emerging markets. This marks the first monthly sales increase since June 2021.The rise in
Samsung Electronics recently presented a number of memory strategies to prepare for the “AI Big Bang” era at the Investors Forum 2023 in Hong Kong.The company aims to dominate the automotive memory market by 2025, with plans to roll out AI-related products starting next year. The AI market is expand
Amid a two-quarter consecutive increase in global semiconductor company revenues, Nvidia and SK hynix have distinguished themselves, benefiting from the AI semiconductor windfall.According to market research firm Omdia on Nov. 22, the global semiconductor market size in the third quarter (July-Septe
Samsung Electronics has been ranked among the top five global brands for the fourth consecutive year.The Korean tech giant took fifth place in the world with a brand value of US$91.4 billion. This is a 4 percent jump from 2022, according to the Global 100 Brands released by Interbrand, a global bran
Samsung Electronics experienced a more than 8% decrease in its global smartphone shipments in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. In contrast, shipments from its competitors, Apple and Xiaomi, have increased.The Wall Street Journal, citing market analysis firm IDC, reported on N
Despite a global economic slowdown, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have maintained their lead in the global TV market. Both companies especially showed strong competitiveness in the high-end premium TV segment.According to the market research firm Omdia on Nov. 21, Samsung Electronics record
SK hynix is poised to commercialize its newly developed bio image sensor, aiming to secure a stronger position in the global market by not only focusing on mainstream smartphone and automotive image sensors but also pioneering unique product lines.On Nov. 21, it was reported that SK hynix unveiled i
The average wages of employees belonging to the “Big 3” shipyards in South Korea -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Hanwha Ocean -- have increased by approximately 15% in the past year. Particularly noteworthy is Hanwha Ocean, where the average wage surged by around 12 mil
The author is an analyst for NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at pk.park@nhqv.com -- Ed.When will global bio indices bottom out? Even if the rankings of the two largest pharmas have changed amid robust sales growth, the S&P500 Healthcare Index has continued to slide this year. We view t