Lenovo expects component costs to stay elevated but says its inventory buffer, scale, and long-term supplier contracts will keep PC and server prices steady through 2025. During its latest earnings call, the company said it has the “capacity and experience” to navigate the sharp rise in memory prices.

Cybersecurity solutions provider SailPoint recently released a report, “The Horizons of Identity Security, 2025-2026,” revealing the current state of identity security among global enterprises. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region shows a polarized development pattern: over half of the surveyed companies are still in early stages while the proportion of highly mature firms surpasses Europe and matches North America.

South Korea’s trade chief said Seoul sees room to coordinate with Taiwan on upcoming US chip tariffs, signaling potential cooperation between the two Asian semiconductor powerhouses as Washington reshapes tariff rules under President Donald Trump. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Taiwan’s ongoing negotiations create space for both sides to seek the most favorable treatment.

Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to convert portions of its NAND flash production lines in Pyeongtaek and Hwaseong into DRAM facilities as the company races to meet surging demand for general-purpose DRAM used in AI servers and data centers.