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YMTC Projected to Produce 1.51 Million NAND Flash Wafers This Year Rapid Technological Leap Led by 'Hybrid Bonding' Samsung and SK Hynix Risk Losing Competitive Edge in China As globa

Sluggish Downstream Demand Triggers Earnings Shock for Automotive Chip Giants As Traditional Leaders Falter, Chinese Automotive Semiconductors Surge Ahead Chinese Cars Embrace Domestic Chips, Accelerating Toward Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency

Stock Markets Revive as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Ease IPO Activity Had Dried Up Globally Until Just Last Month Hong Kong Bears Both the Burdens and Benefits of the Tariff War In the

Belgium Officially Scraps Nuclear Phase-Out Policy After 22 Years Italy Approved Use of Nuclear Technology Last March Spain Reconsiders Nuclear Plant Closures After Massive Blackout <

Trump calls for iPhone production in the U.S. Opposes Apple’s expansion of manufacturing in India Emphasizes the need to build iPhone production facilities in the U.S.

Coinbase demanded $20 million by hackers Similar incident occurs just three months after the Bybit hacking case Hacking incidents are critical blows to the cryptocurrency market, which has rapidly grown on the basis of 'trust'

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors. 

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

China accelerates low-altitude mobility economy From ground dominance to aerial supremacy Market expected to grow fivefold by 2035 As the electric vehicle (EV) market reaches saturation,

Groundbreaking ceremony held at Saudi Arabia's 'King Salman Automotive Industrial City' Joint venture with Saudi sovereign wealth fund, aiming to begin operations in Q4 2026 Establishing an annual production system of 50,000 units to accelerate entry into the 3 million-unit market

Returned to pre-tax loss, sales declined across all regions Plans to cut costs by £60 million over two years Job cuts could reach up to 1,700 positions Photo Cr

Samsung Electronics evaluating 2nm process performance with Nvidia and Qualcomm TSMC still holds the advantage in 2nm competitiveness Foreign media: 'Samsung needs at least 70% yield to be competitive’

Russia appoints aide Medinsky as head of delegation for Ukraine talks Putin claims Zelensky’s term has ended, raises legitimacy concerns With Putin absent, Trump also says “I won’t go to Istanbul”

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors. 

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Semiconductors for Nintendo’s ‘Switch 2’ to Be Manufactured Using Samsung’s 8nm Process IBM, Hyundai Motor Also Turn to Samsung’s Mature Process Nodes Lagging Behind: Samsung Still Struggles in the 2nm Advanced Node Race