Keywords: Semiconductor industry


South Korea: Samsung strike could disrupt economy and global tech supply chains

A major strike is expected to begin on Thursday at Samsung Electronics in South Korea after negotiations between management and labor unions failed over salary increases and profit-sharing linked to the artificial intelligence boom. Union organizations announced that the strike could last from 21 May......

China’s top flash-memory chipmaker YMTC begins pre-IPO coaching talks with investment bank

China’s leading flash-memory manufacturer, Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), has reportedly started preliminary advisory discussions as part of preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO). According to information submitted to China’s financial regulators, the company......

South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike

The government of South Korea has stated that it will use all available measures, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a potential labour strike at Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the country’s largest employer and a key player in the global semiconductor market. According to government officials,......

US investigates alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI Chips through Thailand

U.S. authorities are reportedly investigating a suspected network that may have facilitated the transfer of advanced artificial intelligence chips from Southeast Asia to China, raising new concerns over technology export controls and global semiconductor trade. According to reports, investigators suspect......

Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI partnership for AI smartphone processors

Shares of Qualcomm rose sharply in premarket trading after reports suggested a potential collaboration with OpenAI to develop advanced processors for artificial intelligence-powered smartphones. The news highlights growing momentum in the race to integrate AI capabilities directly into consumer devices. According......

Intel set for record high as AI-Driven CPU demand boosts growth outlook

Intel shares surged more than 22% in premarket trading on Friday after the company released a stronger-than-expected revenue outlook, driven by increasing demand for advanced central processing units (CPUs) used in artificial intelligence systems. If the gains are maintained throughout the trading session,......

ASML employees stage walkout as unions challenge job cuts

More than 1,000 employees of Dutch chip equipment manufacturer ASML participated in a lunchtime walkout at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven on Tuesday. The protest was organized in response to plans to cut 1,700 jobs, representing 3.8% of the workforce, as part of a broader reorganization. Union......

US and Japan consider $13 billion Japan Display factory as part of major investment plan

The United States and Japan are exploring plans to establish a major advanced manufacturing facility in the U.S. as part of a broader economic cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening technological supply chains and industrial capacity. According to reports, the Japanese government has approached......

Wistron president dismisses AI bubble fears amid US factory ramp-up

The chairman of Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron has rejected claims that artificial intelligence is a speculative bubble, arguing instead that the technology is ushering in a lasting industrial shift. Speaking in Taipei, Simon Lin said demand linked to artificial intelligence is expected to......