As hyperscalers accelerate data-center buildouts and booming HBM demand tightens memory capacity—sending prices soaring—the industry is reportedly eyeing a cross-border move. Citing Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, the Commercial Times reports that Japan and the U.S. are considering a public–private plan...

As Japan’s Kioxia posted weak September earnings in mid-November, its challenges amid the AI boom and rising memory rivals drew attention. DealSite suggests the company faces hurdles in boosting profitability and QLC competitiveness, while industry observers cited by the report say SK hynix treats...

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...

With SanDisk signaling that NAND supply will stay tight through 2026, major memory makers are taking an unexpectedly cautious approach. According to Chosun Biz, Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Kioxia, and Micron have jointly scaled back NAND flash production in the second half of 2025—sending price...

While memory giants are reportedly raising DRAM prices by up to 30% in Q4 on strong HBM demand, NAND flash is proving to be just as hot a commodity. According to New Daily, Samsung, SK hynix, and Kioxia are running their SSD production lines at full capacity, with some models now facing delivery del...