Minjun ParkFinance
Bank of Korea Projected to Lift 2026 Economic Growth Estimate Past 3%
A surge in semiconductor demand and a rebound in consumer spending prompt analysts to lift full-year expansion forecasts as high as 3.4 per cent.
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Maria SantosFinance
AI Investment Cycle Unfazed by Semiconductor Stock Volatility – Insights from HSBC
The recent downturn in Asian semiconductor stocks is not indicative of a decline in the artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle, but rather reflects investors re-evaluating high earnings expectations. This is according to Patrick Ho, Chief Investment…
Minjun ParkGeneral
Malaysia Soars to 15th Spot in Global Economic Competitiveness, Credits Boom in AI and Semiconductor Industry
In the most recent 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, Malaysia’s standing significantly improved, moving up eight spots to claim the 15th place. This notable advancement represents the country’s greatest leap in recent years. The International Institute…
Rajiv MenonLogistics
Unprecedented Semiconductor Cargo Movement: Kitakyushu Airport and DHL Global Forwarding Set New Standards in Air Transport
In a noteworthy collaboration between Kitakyushu Airport and DHL Global Forwarding, a division of DHL Group that specializes in air and ocean freight, the airport successfully facilitated the transportation of semiconductor manufacturing equipment towards the…
Rajiv MenonElectronics
Viettel Spearheads Vietnam’s Tech Revolution with Groundbreaking Semiconductor Chip Fabrication Plant
Viettel Group, a Vietnamese multinational telecommunications corporation, has recently launched the initialization phase of building the country’s first semiconductor chip fabrication plant. This ambitious venture, endorsed by the Ministry of National…
Minjun ParkElectronics
China slashes import tax to boost semiconductor sector
China announced new import cuts this week to boost the nation’s semiconductor industry. This follows after US sanctions on some Chinese companies including tech giant Huawei and chipmaker SMIC to ease the impact on the industry. According to China’s finance…