The layoff tide continues to rise as U.S. companies cut jobs in pursuit of cost savings and AI-driven efficiency. According to The Times of India, American companies announced 153,074 job cuts in October 2025—the highest for the month in more than two decades. As noted by the report, Challenger...

Amid China’s aggressive drive for chip self-reliance, leading foundry SMIC delivered stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, The Wall Street Journal reports. The company posted net profit of $191.8 million for the period—up 29% from a year earlier and comfortably ahead of the $161.2 millio...

Samsung’s leadership transition is taking shape after Vice Chairman Chung Hyun-ho, long viewed as the company’s “second-in-command,” stepped back from frontline management, clearing the way for the next generation of leaders. According to Chosun Biz, a major point of focus is whether Roh Tae...

While other memory giants are riding high on soaring AI-driven prices, Japan’s Kioxia appears to still be waiting for a turnaround. In its latest earnings report released on November 13, the company posted a net profit of ¥40.7 billion for Q2 FY2025 (July–September), marking a 62% drop compared...

As HBM4 heads toward mass production in 2026, industry players are beginning to look ahead to HBM4E as the next stage of development. According to Chosun Biz, citing industry sources, with HBM4E the market is expected to move beyond standardized, mass-produced products toward more customized solutio...