Blackwell GPU Mass Production Begins at TSMC Arizona Plant U.S.

Taekwang and Aekyung Boards Approve Deal Aekyung Expands Beyond China to U.S.

Vivo Regains No.1 Position in China Samsung and Xiaomi Overtaken in India Inflection Point for Samsung’s Business Model The global smartphone market’s center of gravity is shifting toward China.

Innovation Party’s Participation through External Cooperation Reduction of Parliamentary Seats Adoption of Osaka Sub-Capital Plan Sanae Takaichi, President of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party/Photo=Sanae Takaichi

IMF Projects 2.3% Increase in UK Tax Ratio by 2029 Labour: “Tax Hikes Unavoidable to Tackle Fiscal Deficit” France Weighs 2% Wealth Tax on Ultra-Rich Individuals Amid growing fiscal strain across Europe triggered by U.S.

Divergence Over $350 Billion Investment Structure Discussions on Phased Execution and Alternative Mechanisms High Likelihood of Final Signing Before APEC Summit With just two weeks remaining before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summ

CPPIB Scales Back Korean Exposure Since Last Year Reduced Appeal in Fund Stability and Governance LPs Shift Toward Long-Term Stability Over High Returns A growing number of Korean private equity (PE) firms are making inroads into securing foreign

Funds from OpenAI’s investors flow back into chip purchases A vast financial web linking Nvidia and SoftBank ‘Virtuous growth cycle’ vs.

Monopolistic dominance unbalanced by weaponization of rare earths Western countermeasures accelerate diversification of supply chains EU Trade Commission and G7 finance ministers set to discuss coordinated response Inside

Market Growth Overshadowed by Decline of Korean Firms Mounting Risks from China’s Production Cuts and Technological Expansion Industrial Fragility Exposed amid Delayed Technological Transition South Korea’s secondary battery industry—once ha

Qualcomm Tests Samsung’s 2nm Chip Samsung Seeks Redemption with GAA Technology TSMC’s Market Dominance Faces Challenge An interior view of Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor production line at its Pyeongtaek Campus/Photo=

Process stability secured through faster-than-expected yield improvement Set to be equipped in Galaxy S26 series launching next spring Smartphone business to enhance profitability by reducing reliance on Qualcomm Samsung Electronics has

AI Data Surge Drives Simultaneous Shortage of DRAM and NAND Flash Samsung and SK Scale Back Mobile, Pivot to AI Server Demand Kioxia of Japan Also Announces Massive Capacity Expansion View of YMTC NAND Flash Plant in Wuhan,

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Reconfirmation that ESTA holders may engage in same activities as B-1 visa holders” Dedicated “Investor Desk” to be set up at U.S. Embassy in Seoul Reflects heightened U.S.

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Divergent Stances Between Petrochemical and Refining Firms Business Overhaul Stuck in Deadlock Fears of Losing Market Leadership Once Recovery Comes LG Chem’s Yeosu plant complex/Photo=LG Chem T

Concerns Mount over $350 Billion U.S.

First UN speech of second term marked by relentless reproach Deep mistrust in multilateralism laid bare Funding halted following U.S. withdrawal from Human Rights Council 23 September (local time) U.S.

Beijing Prohibits Purchase of H20 and RTX Pro 6000D Huawei, Alibaba, Baidu Accelerate Proprietary AI Chip Development DeepSeek Employs Huawei Ascend for R2 Model Training The Chinese government has prohibited domestic firms from purchasing N