Keywords: Semiconductor industry


SK Hynix considers U.S. listing as early as August amid AI-driven chip boom

South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix is preparing to pursue a listing of its shares in the United States as early as August, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as the company seeks to take advantage of growing global investor interest in artificial intelligence–related......

Broadcom falls after revenue miss raises doubts over AI Boom expectations

Broadcom, one of the leading semiconductor companies in the United States, experienced a significant decline in its stock value after reporting quarterly revenue that fell short of market expectations. The announcement came amid strong investor anticipation that the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI)......

Nvidia concedes Chinese AI chip market as Huawei gains dominance

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said the company has effectively surrendered the Chinese artificial intelligence chip market to Huawei as US export controls continue to prevent major sales of advanced processors to Chinese firms. The remarks came as Nvidia reported record first quarter revenue of......

Samsung labor union suspends strike after last-minute deal

Samsung Electronics and its main labor union reached a provisional agreement that halted a planned large-scale strike involving tens of thousands of workers. The agreement was concluded after direct government involvement in negotiations that intensified following a breakdown in earlier talks. The strike,......

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......