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First time in three years! Samsung’s wafer foundry turns profitable in June, with 4nm process yield rate increased to about 80%

First time in three years! Samsung’s wafer foundry turns profitable in June, with 4nm process yield rate increased to about 80%

``` Samsung Electronics’ wafer foundry business, after years of losses, has finally seen a turning point. According to sources in the Korean semiconductor industry, Samsung Electronics’ wafer foundry division achieved a monthly profit in June this year, marking the department’s first monthly profit since 2023. The sustained increase in shipments

Accelerating bets on self-developed AI chips! AWS raises third-quarter ASIC server shipment target by up to 30%

Accelerating bets on self-developed AI chips! AWS raises third-quarter ASIC server shipment target by up to 30%

``` Amazon AWS is accelerating its bet on a self-developed chip strategy. Supply chain sources indicate that AWS has notified relevant suppliers to increase its third-quarter ASIC server shipments by 20% to 30% compared to the original plan, reflecting a highly optimistic outlook for the market prospects of the Trainium 3

All four major South Korean oil refineries have been sued, accused of colluding to raise prices.

All four major South Korean oil refineries have been sued, accused of colluding to raise prices.

``` South Korean prosecutors have filed lawsuits against all four domestic oil refiners, accusing them of colluding to manipulate oil prices and characterizing this price-fixing behavior as a longstanding chronic problem within the industry. According to Reuters, South Korean prosecutors announced on Monday that charges have been filed against the four

The modern Atlas robot makes its public debut at the World Cup for the first time, with plans to produce 30,000 units annually in the United States by 2028.

The modern Atlas robot makes its public debut at the World Cup for the first time, with plans to produce 30,000 units annually in the United States by 2028.

``` Atlas humanoid robot, developed by Boston Dynamics under Hyundai Motor, made its first public appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a crucial step for the Korean automaker on the road to mass deployment of humanoid robots. On July 5, during the Round of 16 match between Brazil and

AI sentiment turns cautious, South Korean stocks close down 0.5%, US dollar strengthens, Japanese long-term bonds decline.

AI sentiment turns cautious, South Korean stocks close down 0.5%, US dollar strengthens, Japanese long-term bonds decline.

Asia-Pacific technology stocks’ rebound momentum is stalled, as investors’ doubts over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence rally rise again. On Monday, the Nikkei 225 index closed flat at 69,737.69 points. Japan’s TOPIX index rose 0.9% to 4,101.96 points. Korea's KOSPI closed

Certain that AI will disrupt the economy, wealthy Americans are rushing to send their children to "AI schools": Hedge fund bosses and Silicon Valley VCs are all signing up.

Certain that AI will disrupt the economy, wealthy Americans are rushing to send their children to "AI schools": Hedge fund bosses and Silicon Valley VCs are all signing up.

``` An education "exodus" led by Silicon Valley elites and Wall Street financiers is quietly accelerating in the United States. Their children have no trouble being admitted to top private schools, yet they are opting for a group of newly founded, alternative schools—where tuition reaches $75,000 per

Japan's "economic recovery": real or fake? Investors celebrate, while Japanese tighten their belts

Japan's "economic recovery": real or fake? Investors celebrate, while Japanese tighten their belts

``` The stock market is hitting record highs and corporate profits are surging, but ordinary Japanese are carefully budgeting their daily expenses—the narrative of a "Japanese revival" is deepening the cracks beneath the surface. The Nikkei average price has more than doubled since April last year, far outperforming