Leading memory manufacturers have successively announced end-of-life (EOL) plans for DDR4 DRAM, with memory module vendors reporting strong order momentum from end customers in the second quarter of 2025 that is expected to continue into the second half of the year. Although industrial PC (IPC) customers unable to upgrade immediately are gradually shifting toward certifying “new suppliers” for DDR4, the price hike effect for DDR4 is expected to persist through the end of 2025.

Lam Research reported fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal year ending June 29, 2025, that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by increased demand for equipment used in the production of advanced AI chips. The California-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer posted revenue of US$5.17 billion, marking a 9.6% rise from the previous quarter and surpassing Wall Street’s forecast of US$4.99 billion.

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Eui-sun will visit Washington on July 30 to back South Korea’s final-stage trade negotiations with the US, joining Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hanwha Vice Chair Dong-kwan (DK) Kim in lobbying efforts. The talks aim to reduce the 25% US import tariff on cars, a key issue for Korean automakers seeking to maintain price competitiveness.

Coretronic Corporation expects a divergence in performance across its two core product segments in the third quarter of 2025, with energy-saving solutions projected to rebound while imaging systems face continued headwinds from tariff uncertainty and currency volatility.