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2026-06-15
www.digitimes.com 2026-06-15 digitimes
Samsung Electronics' foundry division chief told employees on June 12 that a return to profitability in the contract chipmaking business looks difficult next year, with 2028 emerging as a more likely timeline, Yonhap, ZDNet Korea, and... Some subscribers prefer to save their log-in information so they do not have to enter their User ID and Password each time they visit the site. To
2026-06-15
wccftech.com 2026-06-15 Wccftech
The 2nm GAA process is slowly gaining traction through improved yields, with Samsung’s more mature 4nm and 8nm nodes increasing in utilization, becoming one of the reasons why the Korean giant is slowly approaching the path of profitability. Unfortunately, there’s always some resistance in the way, and according to the company’s semiconductor head, it’s performance-based bonuses and a mobile-centr
2026-06-15
digitimes.com 2026-06-15
Samsung Electronics' foundry division chief told employees on June 12 that a return to profitability in the contract chipmaking business looks difficult next year, with 2028 emerging as a more likely timeline, Yonhap, ZDNet Korea,and Chosunreported.
2026-06-12
www.tradingview.com 2026-06-12 TradingView
News / TradingView / Key facts: Samsung may make Google TPU interface on 2nm; memory bonuses Key facts: Samsung may make Google TPU interface on 2nm; memory bonuses Less than 1 min read 005930 +11.87% Samsung Electronics (005930) may make the interface chip for Google’s next‑gen Tensor TPU using its 2nm process; TSMC would supply the main compute die. Mass production possible by 2028. 1 Samsung E
2026-06-11
tomshardware.com 2026-06-11 Luke James
Meta has finished separating its operations from Manus, the Chinese-founded agentic AI startup it acquired for roughly $2 billion in December.
2026-06-10
digitimes.com 2026-06-10
Lens maker Largan Precision held its shareholders' meeting on June 9, where chairman Adam Lin, long known for his terse public remarks, appeared relaxed and offered unusually detailed views on the industry, technology, and Largan's own operations. His comments showed clear optimism toward the company's development of fiber array units (FAUs).
2026-06-05
timesofindia.indiatimes.com 2026-06-05 The Times of India
The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk’s news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or th
2026-06-01
tomshardware.com 2026-06-01 Jeffrey Kampman
Unusual memory choice brings lots of AI data closer to the chip for efficiency
2026-05-30
www.foreignpolicyjournal.com 2026-05-30 foreignpolicyjournal.com
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) CEO has promised staff bonuses of more than 30% as the chipmaker reports surging first-quarter revenue. The company posted Q1 revenue of $35.9 billion, a figure that underscores the extraordinary pace of demand driven by artificial intelligence applications. Romania: First footage shows damage after drone hits residential block near Ukraine
2026-05-29
news.google.com 2026-05-29 Moomoo
2026-05-29
www.moomoo.com 2026-05-29 Moomoo
To create a seamless experience and for website quality and improvement purposes, we use cookie technologies for verification and quality purposes, to personalize the content presented, and to provide advertising that may be of specific interest to you. Learn our Privacy Policy here. Unity Software(U.US) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Monday. Here's a rundown
2026-05-28
news.google.com 2026-05-28 Barron's
2026-05-28
www.taipeitimes.com 2026-05-28 Taipei Times
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) employee bonuses are likely to grow more than 30 percent this year, in line with the past few years as the company’s profits continue to set new records, an anonymous source cited TSMC chairman C.C. Wei (魏哲家) as saying yesterday. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, is committed to taking care of its workers, the source said, citing Wei’s
2026-05-27
tomshardware.com 2026-05-27 Luke James
The agreement allocates 10.5% of Samsung's semiconductor division operating profit as stock-based bonuses.
2026-05-27
www.digitimes.com 2026-05-27 digitimes
TSMC chairman and CEO C.C. Wei personally addressed employees at a company-wide meeting on the morning of May 27, making a direct commitment on bonuses after days of backlash over reports of a 15% cut. Some subscribers prefer to save their log-in information so they do not have to enter their User ID and Password each time they visit the site. To activate this function, check the '
2026-05-27
asia.nikkei.com 2026-05-27 Nikkei Asia
Special payments unlikely to spread beyond South Korea's AI boom-fed chip sector Samsung Electronics union members hold a rally in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on April 23. A subsequent agreement on bonuses averted a planned strike.  © Reuters SEOUL -- Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor employees can expect an average bonus of 600 million won ($400,000) each after the company's
2026-05-27
digitimes.com 2026-05-27
Samsung Electronics' tentative 2026 wage agreement has cleared a union vote with 73.7% approval, moving a months-long labor dispute closer to settlement while exposing a deeper divide between workers in the company's chip and consumer electronics businesses, according to Korean media reports.
2026-05-27
digitimes.com 2026-05-27
Samsung Electronics' 2026 tentative labor-management agreement is expected to pass after already surpassing an 86% voting participation rate within just three days. While the agreement has temporarily eased concerns over potential strikes, South Korea's semiconductor industry is increasingly worried that the newly expanded performance bonus structure, which guarantees employees a fixed percentage
2026-05-27
digitimes.com 2026-05-27
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is scheduled to hold a company-wide communication meeting on the morning of May 27, during which chairman C.C. Wei is expected to explain in person the latest employee bonus policy, following online backlash over reports that the company will cut employee bonuses by 15%.
2026-05-27
digitimes.com 2026-05-27
TSMC chairman and CEO C.C. Wei addressed employees at a company-wide meeting on May 27, making a direct commitment on bonuses after days of backlash over reports of a 15% cut.