Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycleSouth Korean tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix are investing billions in AI chip production, a move lauded by President Lee Jae Myung. While...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Global Markets: S.Korean shares log best quarter in nearly 30 years on chipmaker rallySouth Korean stocks celebrated their best quarter in almost three decades, driven by a phenomenal surge in chipmakers. The KOSPI index soar...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisationIndia has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent we...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.44 AM IST
Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadershipThe plan, anchored by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, marks Lee's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his ...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Key facts on South Korea's three chip and AI 'mega projects'Below is a summary of the investments and targets announced at the event and in corporate and government statements.
29 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
China, India see top firms lose market cap share in AI lagMajor stock markets in China, India, and Hong Kong are lagging in the global AI race, with top companies now holding a smaller market share...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Global Market: South Korean shares end flat as chipmakers cut losses on 'mega project' announcementSouth Korean markets saw a mixed close Monday as chipmakers recovered from initial sharp declines following a massive $576 billion AI and d...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boomSouth Korea's chip industry is poised for a significant boost amidst soaring demand for AI components. Analysts highlight this as a crucial...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
AI chip rally faces reality check, but bubble fears may be overdone: Adrian MowatSouth Korean chip stocks are experiencing a temporary dip, not an AI bubble burst, according to EM-Equity Strategist Adrian Mowat. He attri...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment driveLee will preside over the event, framed as a national "great leap" due to be unveiled around 0500 GMT, his office said, with ministries c...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI and semiconductors remain the best global investment themes today: Niteen DongareAs Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, AI and semiconductors remain the most compelling long-term investment themes, accordin...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
South Korean stocks in tailspin as Kospi crashes 8%, head for worst week since MarchSouth Korean stocks experienced a dramatic plunge, exceeding 8% and triggering a trading halt. This sharp decline was primarily driven by a...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South KoreaThe investment, which would include AI data centers, batteries and displays, will be announced at a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung at...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Jaishankar, South Korean FM discuss deepening strategic partnership in SeoulIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul to bolster bilateral ties, with discussio...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Korea's AI crackdown may trigger healthy correction, India could benefit: Rahul ChadhaSouth Korean regulatory actions are prompting a reassessment of AI semiconductor valuations, though experts see this as a healthy correctio...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Oil, AI and chips: The new resource race redrawing markets and nationsThe leap to a $5 trillion valuation for Nvidia underscores a dramatic paradigm shift: semiconductors have become the driving force of globa...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Global Market: How SK Hynix's AI bet helped it eclipse Samsung in market valueSK Hynix’s rise to South Korea’s most valuable listed company reflects a long-term bet on HBM chips that became central to the AI boom. Bac...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST