Technology
South Korea has announced a sweeping industrial strategy centred on semiconductors and artificial intelligence, with more than 890 trillion won (approximately US$576 billion) in planned investments aimed at reinforcing the country's position as a global technology leader. The initiative will be......
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A27 5G, expanding its popular mid-range smartphone lineup with upgraded hardware, enhanced security features, and one of the longest software support commitments in its category. Designed to succeed the Galaxy A26 5G, the new device combines improved performance,......
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......
Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has once again turned the spotlight on South Korea, combining business meetings with public appearances during a visit that underscores the country's growing importance in the global artificial intelligence industry. The visit, Huang's second to South......
Huawei's rotating chairman Xu Zhijun offered a striking public acknowledgment at a recent industry event, thanking the United States for its semiconductor export restrictions and crediting Washington's pressure with forcing China to develop its own chip capabilities. His remarks encapsulated......
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......
Xiaomi president Lu Weibing warned Friday that premium smartphones in China could surpass 10,000 yuan, or roughly $1,400 to $1,500, by the second half of 2026 as memory chip shortages continue driving manufacturing costs sharply higher across the industry. The warning came during a livestream event......
A fleet of humanoid robots developed by Figure AI has sustained continuous warehouse sorting operations for more than 24 hours, marking a major milestone in autonomous industrial robotics. The demonstration began as a planned eight hour live test on 13 May and evolved into an open ended endurance run......
A major labour dispute is unfolding at Samsung Electronics, where tensions over bonus distribution have escalated into the threat of an 18-day strike involving tens of thousands of workers. The conflict highlights growing internal divisions within the South Korean tech giant amid the global artificial......
A senior South Korean presidential aide has suggested that part of the extraordinary profits generated by the country’s semiconductor boom could be shared more broadly across society, as the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence sector reshapes the national economy. Kim Yong-beom, senior......
Samsung Electronics shares surged more than 12 percent on Wednesday, pushing the South Korean technology giant's market capitalization above $1 trillion and making it only the second Asian company after TSMC to reach that threshold. The rally was driven by overnight gains in U.S. AI-linked stocks......
Shares of SK Hynix jumped significantly, gaining around 12% as investor confidence strengthened following upbeat signals from major U.S. technology firms. The rally highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in shaping global financial markets. The surge was largely supported by foreign......
LG Electronics and Nvidia are reportedly in discussions to expand cooperation in several advanced technology sectors, including robotics, artificial intelligence data centres, and future mobility solutions. According to information shared in Seoul, the South Korean electronics giant confirmed that both......
