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Jun
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Jun
Samsung chairman visit with Meta, Amazon, Qualcomm CEO hinting at possible collaboration
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong recently met with the CEOs of major tech companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Qualcomm, sparking speculations regarding the potential technology and business collaborations between the Korean IT giant and these firms.
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Jun
AI demand helps South Korean chip export prices to record jump in May
The price of South Korea’s semiconductor exports rose at a record pace in May, underscoring the strength of an AI rally powering the country’s economic momentum.
14
Jun
OpenAI appoints former NSA chief Paul Nakasone to board
OpenAI appointed retired US Army General Paul Nakasone to its board of directors, tapping his experience in cybersecurity to help the artificial intelligence company protect its technology.
14
Jun
Nokia and Foxconn to make 5G products in northern Vietnam
Nokia partnered with Foxconn to make 5G devices in northern Vietnam, which will meet domestic and overseas demands, as manufacturers expand their manufacturing portfolio in the Southeast Asian country.
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Jun
Is Huawei, a new automotive tier-1, overshadowing carmakers?
Chinese EV makers continue to enhance smart vehicle technology. As an emerging automotive tier-1 supplier, Huawei’s car business profited in the first quarter of 2024. However, concerns about Huawei threatening automakers’ authority are also growing.
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Jun
Samsung to embrace rising high-end NAND demand for AI smartphones amid Chinese competition
Samsung Electronics is poised to enjoy a significant surge in demand for high-performance NAND flash chips used in mobile devices, fueled by the pervasive adoption of on-device AI across the industry.
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Jun
Chinese carmakers grow dependence on Nvidia as BYD 2025 model adopts DRIVE Thor
Several China-based EV makers have used Nvidia’s car chips in their vehicles. As Chinese automakers’ reliance on US companies increases, the question of how US-China tension will affect the dynamic is drawing attention.
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Jun
MKS Instruments expands to Malaysia with new Penang plant, supporting chip production
American semiconductor company MKS Instruments has announced plans to build a manufacturing plant in Penang, Malaysia, to support wafer fabrication equipment production both regionally and globally. Official construction is set to kick off in early 2025.