60亿元,恒美光电收购三星SDI偏光片完成交割

9月2日消息,据“诺延资本”1日,在诺延资本主导下,恒美光电通过子公司恒新光电与三星SDI(SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD.)签署交割文件,正式完成对三星SDI偏光片业务的并购交割,交割范围包括三星SDI的偏光片相关全部资产。这是恒美光电全球化布局的重要一步,同时再次推动产业迈向高质量发展的新阶段。

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Korean media highlight Taiwan’s hard line in TSMC leak

Taiwan’s prosecutors are pursuing a 14-year prison term in a high-profile TSMC trade secrets case, underscoring how Taipei views semiconductor technology leaks as threats to national security. The indictment, handed down on August 27, 2024, charged three suspects with violating the National Security Act and misusing core technology abroad. The defendants face potential sentences of 14, nine, and seven years, according to the Intellectual Property Branch of the Taiwan High Prosecutors’ Office.

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South Korea’s Nextin lands SK Hynix deal, plans expansion in Japan, US, and Europe

South Korea-based optical wafer inspection equipment manufacturer Nextin has made strides in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) segment, gaining traction after launching its dedicated HBM inspection system, KROKY, in 2023. The company has already supplied the tool to SK Hynix, the world’s leading HBM vendor, and plans to roll out more advanced systems tailored to Micron and other major players.

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South Korean firms use AI to tackle social issues

South Korea recently hosted the second annual Social Value Festa, exploring ways to design a sustainable future. The event attracted over 300 major corporations, social enterprises, and venture capital firms, including SK Group, Kakao, and LG Chem. Leading companies showcased solutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to address pressing social challenges.

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