Micron Technology has announced plans to invest JPY 1.5 trillion (approximately USD 9.6 billion) to build a new factory dedicated to high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip production in Hiroshima, Japan. The facility will be located within Micron’s existing Hiroshima site, with construction scheduled to...

As memory makers push deeper into custom HBM logic dies for the HBM4 era, foundries—led by TSMC—are stepping up with more breakthroughs. German outlet HardwareLUXX reports that TSMC’s custom HBM4E, currently dubbed C-HBM4E, will leap to the N3P node. Along with dropping voltage from 0.8 V to 0...

Driven by explosive AI demand, memory prices are climbing at a pace the industry hasn’t seen in years. According to TechNews, citing PCMag, PC RAM costs have surged sharply, with a 64GB DDR5 kit now topping $500, which is more expensive than a Sony PlayStation 5. The report notes that, compared...

As China races toward semiconductor self-reliance, the rollout of next-generation chips is not only boosting local equipment and materials makers, but creating opportunities for South Korean firms like Hanmi Semiconductor and SEMES, New Daily reports. Memory Boom Fuels Korean Equipment Exports to...

SK hynix has emerged as the growth engine of SK Group, powering the conglomerate’s strong performance in global exports. According to Prime Economy and Hinews, SK Group’s exports are on track to surpass last year’s 102.5 trillion won and hit a record-breaking 120-trillion-won total in 2025, fu...