Asian shares are mixed, with Tokyo closed, as more tests for markets loom Asian shares are mixed ahead of big reports this week on the state of the U.S. economy The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2024
TSMC Arizona struggles to overcome vast differences between Taiwanese and US work culture As TSMC fights to bring its new Arizona fabs online, the company learns the Taiwanese way isn't going to work in America and needs to change. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 8, 2024
South Korea Union Pickets Outside Samsung Chairman's House Leaders of a South Korean union representing tens of thousands of workers at Samsung Electronics staged a protest Thursday outside the house of the company's chairman and heir, after fresh negotiations failed. International Business Times · Aug 1, 2024
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly fall as dive for Big Tech stocks hits Wall St rally Asian shares are mostly lower, with Tokyo's benchmark dipping more than 2%, after Wall Street’s record-breaking rally slammed into a wall of worries over potentially worsening trade tensions with China The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record Asian stocks are mostly lower even as investors wager that the Federal Reserve will come ahead with a cut to interest rates, while Australia's benchmark hit a new record The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
3 High-Momentum Stocks to Ride the Market Wave Inflation is gradually cooling, and rate cuts might be on the horizon. Against this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound stocks, ASE Technology Holding (ASX), Western Midstream Partners (WES), and Navigator Holdings (NVGS), with high momentum, to ride the market wave. Read more. StockNews.com · Jul 11, 2024
Samsung workers in South Korea begin 3-day strike — labor union striking for first time in Samsung's history The National Samsung Electronics Union, whose 30,000 members represent 1/4th of the South Korean Samsung workforce, is striking today for one more day of annual leave and a change to the company's mysterious bonus structure. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 8, 2024
South Korea Samsung Workers Start Strike: Union Chief Workers at South Korean tech giant Samsung began a three day general strike Monday, the head of a union representing tens of thousands of employees told AFP, after talks with management broke down. International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024
Taiwanese research firm says TSMC will maintain foundry lead until at least 2032 — US expected to account for 28% of leading edge manufacturing Taiwan will remain the world's largest manufacturer of logic semiconductors for at least another eight years, according to the director of the Taiwan-based Industrial Technology Research Institute. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 26, 2024
"India House will reflect strides India has made in Olympic Movement": Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani The Paris 2024 Olympics, which is exactly a month away, will see plenty of historic firsts but the one that holds immense significance. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 26, 2024
India’s gig workers remain undocumented, unprotected Savita* was shocked to discover that her Urban Company ID had been blocked in February 2023 because she did not meet the monthly target of 40 clients. “My mother-in-law passed away and I took a break of one month from work. I was left without any means of income,” the… Newslaundry · Jun 24, 2024
Samsung GPU investment plan given green light — digital twins and lithography purposes likely, consumer GPU improbable Samsung management recently approved plans to make heavy investments into GPUs. It is unlikely that the investment is going into a new consumer GPU, with likely options being digital twins or computational lithography research to make fabrication more efficient. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 18, 2024
Revolutionary Samsung tech that enables stacking HBM memory on CPU or GPU arrives this year — SAINT-D HBM scheduled for 2024 rollout, says report Samsung paves the way for HBM4 integration with its SAINT-D interconnection and packaging technology. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 17, 2024
Samsung Electronics union to strike for the first time on June 7, raising chip supply concerns Samsung workers will stop production for one day and some fear that it could spark another global chip shortage. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 2, 2024
International Business Times · Jun 2, 2024 S. Korean President To Host Africa Summit Eyeing Minerals, Trade South Korea will aim to secure critical mineral imports and boost trade ties with Africa as President Yoon Suk Yeol hosts dozens of heads of state from the continent at a major summit on Tuesday.
Tom’s Hardware · May 30, 2024 Former SK hynix employee charged with stealing tech for Huawei — Chinese national was arrested at airport An unidentified Chinese national who once worked for South Korea's SK hynix allegedly took more than 3,000 pages worth of proprietary technology printouts to Huawei
The Independent UK · May 27, 2024 Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher after rebound on Wall St Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks bounced back from Wall Street’s worst day since April to finish higher for the week
Tom’s Hardware · May 23, 2024 $19 billion support package unveiled for South Korean semiconductor industry New support package for South Korean semiconductor industry aims to improve chip design and contract chip production in the country.
International Business Times · May 23, 2024 S.Korea President Announces Record $19bn Plan To Boost Chip Industry South Korea is home to the world's top memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix and last year pledged to build the world's largest chip center using $456 billion of private investment as it seeks an edge in the global industry.
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2024 After Japan’s comeback, South Korea is hoping for its own stock market boom Seoul is undertaking reforms to counter the so-called ‘Korea discount’ dragging down the valuations of its firms.
Evening Standard · May 21, 2024 UK retail investors increasingly betting on India, new data shows According to data from Interactive Investor, India is by far the most popular emerging market for British retail investors, beating out China
Tom’s Hardware · May 21, 2024 Samsung names new CEO as company loses market share to SK hynix, hopes to retake ground as AI demand for memory increases Samsung Electronics has named Young Hyun Jun its new Head of Device Solutions, apparently to strengthen Samsung's competitiveness in the industry, with his predecessor off to focus on future moves and vision.
International Business Times · May 17, 2024 Rapidus 'Last Opportunity' To Put Japan Back On Global Chip Map Japan's Rapidus project that brings together some of the world's biggest companies is the "last opportunity" to put the country's once-dominant semiconductor sector back on the global map, its chairman warned.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2024 Justice Dept makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers The Justice Department has announced three arrests in a complex stolen identity scheme that officials say generates enormous proceeds for the North Korean government, including for its weapons program
StockNews.com · May 16, 2024 Applied Materials (AMAT) Earnings Preview: Buy Signal or Warning? Applied Materials (AMAT) is all set to announce its second-quarter earnings today. However, taking into account the expected revenue and earnings decline over the prior-year quarter, is it wise to invest in AMAT prior to its earnings release? Read more to find out….