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Asian Tech Rout Deepens as KOSPI Triggers Circuit Breaker
South Korea's KOSPI plunged over 8%, triggering a circuit breaker, amid a broad Asian tech rout. Bitcoin diverged, rising 3% to $63K.
South Korea Nominates Ex-Naver CEO Han Seongsook as PM to Lead AI Transformation
President Lee Jae Myung picks Han Seongsook, former Naver CEO, as prime minister. If confirmed, she would be first female PM in 20 years, tasked with AI transformation.
South Korea Chip Rout Deepens as AI Boom Shows Cracks
South Korea's Kospi plunges 5.5% amid global tech sell-off after Broadcom's weak earnings, signaling a potential cooling of the AI boom.
Nvidia CEO's South Korea Visit: Cultural Diplomacy Meets Chip Strategy
Jensen Huang's South Korea trip blends K-pop, baseball, and barbecue with strategic talks amid US-China tensions and Senate testimony.
Samsung Pay Gap Discontent Threatens Foundry Talent Exodus
Samsung faces internal strife over pay disparity between memory and foundry divisions, risking talent loss amid AI boom.
AI Chip Boom Fuels Korea, Taiwan Markets, But Japan Offers Better Risk-Reward: Barclays
South Korea and Taiwan have soared on AI semiconductor demand, but extreme market concentration in a few chipmakers raises vulnerability. Barclays suggests Japan offers better risk-reward with diversified AI exposure.
Broadcom Stock Plunges 10% on Weak Software Sales, AI Forecast Unchanged
Broadcom's stock drops 10% after weak software sales overshadow strong AI chip demand, raising concerns about revenue diversification.
Nvidia Call Skew Surge Signals Market Fragility: Hedging Urged
Upside call skew for Nvidia and semiconductors spikes to record levels. Susquehanna warns of crowded momentum and advises adding hedges before late summer.
South Korea's Tech Rally Drives Kospi to New Record High
South Korean stocks hit fresh highs as tech stocks surge, with Samsung Electronics jumping over 10%. The rally bucks mixed Asia-Pacific markets.
Samsung Ships HBM4E Samples as AI Memory Race Heats Up
Samsung ships samples of its fastest AI memory chip HBM4E, signaling a push to regain leadership in the high-bandwidth memory market amid rising competition.
Nvidia Invests $6.5B in Photonics to Unlock AI's Next Frontier
Nvidia commits $6.5B+ to photonics startups, betting on light-based data transfer to overcome AI's copper bottleneck.
Kospi's All-Time High Masking Dangerous Breadth Deterioration
South Korea's Kospi hits record highs but analyst warns of a swift downside reversal due to extreme concentration in Samsung and SK Hynix.
China AI Stocks Surge as Narrowing Tech Rally Defies Slow Growth
Analysts favor AI-focused China stocks despite weak retail sales, with a narrowing rally into semiconductors and hard tech outperforming the broader market.
Nvidia's AI 'Five Layer Cake' Drives Asia Tech Rally
Nvidia's blockbuster quarter and Huang's AI 'five layer cake' vision ignite Asia tech surge, despite conceding China chip market to Huawei.
AMD Invests $10B in Taiwan’s Chip Ecosystem to Dominate AI
AMD commits $10 billion to Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI ecosystem, focusing on advanced packaging and manufacturing partnerships.
Samsung Strike Suspended: Deal Eases Supply Chain Fears
Samsung workers suspend 18-day strike after tentative wage deal, easing disruption risks for the tech giant. Union vote set for May 22–27.
Nvidia Concedes China AI Chip Market to Huawei
Nvidia admits losing China's AI chip market to Huawei amid export curbs, but eyes future return.
Alibaba Triples AI Chip Performance, Bolsters China's Tech Independence
Alibaba unveils Zhenwu 930 AI chip with 3x performance, advancing China's domestic semiconductor push and supporting its Qwen AI models.
Samsung Strike Threatens AI Chip Supply Chain
Samsung workers strike over wage dispute, risking AI chip production amid soaring demand. Seoul warns of emergency powers.
TSMC Flags Middle East Conflict as New Risk to Chip Supply Chains
TSMC warns that prolonged Iran war could disrupt semiconductor supply chains, adding to AI-driven demand pressures.