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Competition between Japan and South Korea intensifies as they rush to develop GCS for next-gen chip packaging while Intel advances

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Competition between Japan and South Korea intensifies as they rush to develop GCS for next-gen chip packaging while Intel advances

Glass core substrates (GCS) are expected to be essential in the advanced packaging of upcoming chip technologies. Companies in the semiconductor supply chain in Japan and South Korea are increasing their focus on developing GCS solutions or acquiring relevant companies to stay competitive in the market. Semiconductor players in both Japan and South Korea are … Read more

Korea welcomes Oracle’s HeatWave generative AI suite

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Korea welcomes Oracle’s HeatWave generative AI suite

American technology company Oracle introduced its new artificial intelligence suite, HeatWave Gen AI, to the Korean press through a virtual conference led by Nipun Agarwal, the senior vice president of MySQL database and HeatWave development at Oracle. The suite, launched in Korea last Friday, is designed to assist companies in building and applying generative AI … Read more

North Korea Exploits Google to Gain Access to Passwords

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North Korea Exploits Google to Gain Access to Passwords

North Korean hackers recently utilized a Google Chrome extension to carry out a cyber espionage operation targeting South Korean individuals. The hack involved the installation of a fake translation program called “TRANSLATEXT” on victims’ devices, allowing the hackers access to personal data such as passwords and emails. The extension, disguised as a legitimate Google translation … Read more

Japan and New Zealand form intelligence sharing pact in response to Russia and North Korea relationship

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Japan and New Zealand form intelligence sharing pact in response to Russia and North Korea relationship

Japan and New Zealand have agreed in principle on an intelligence-sharing pact, citing concerns about the security environment in the region, particularly with the increasing ties between Russia and North Korea. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon expressed their worries over rising tensions in the South China Sea, where China’s assertiveness … Read more

Morning Update: Bank of Korea in the Spotlight, Nvidia Continues to Dominate

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Morning Update: Bank of Korea in the Spotlight, Nvidia Continues to Dominate

Asian markets may face a mixed open on Thursday as concerns grow over potential interest rate cuts in the United States and abroad, while positive earnings from technology giant Nvidia could provide a boost to profits. Nvidia’s shares rose after-hours following better-than-expected first-quarter results and a forward stock split announcement. Investors will be closely watching … Read more

China may delay $69bn Broadcom-VMware deal, South Korea conditionally approves it

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China may delay bn Broadcom-VMware deal, South Korea conditionally approves it

The decision comes as China’s State Administration of Market Regulation explores the possibility of extending the review process indefinitely, according to a report by the Financial Times, which cites three anonymous sources familiar with the situation. The move is seen as a response to Washington’s updated export controls, designed to close a loophole that allowed … Read more

South Korea approves Broadcom’s VMware buy

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South Korea approves Broadcom’s VMware buy

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has conditionally approved Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, leaving China as the holdout ahead of the forecast October 30 closing day for the mammoth deal. The Commission on Monday published its decision, which expresses concern that Broadcom’s ownership of VMware could reduce competition for fiber channel host bus adapters (HBAs). The … Read more