Kioxia Rules Out SK Hynix Merger, Focuses on Stabilising Memory Chip Prices
Japanese flash memory maker prioritises maintaining elevated pricing levels over potential South Korean partnership as industry consolidation speculation mounts
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Japanese flash memory maker prioritises maintaining elevated pricing levels over potential South Korean partnership as industry consolidation speculation mounts

The Japanese chipmaker's CEO dismisses deeper ties with its South Korean rival, citing antitrust concerns and existing joint ventures, while warning against excessive price increases that could dampen AI demand.

South Korea's second-largest memory chipmaker is exploring simultaneous development of two major semiconductor clusters, a shift that could reshape equipment procurement timelines.

The Japanese chipmaker faces pressure from Micron's recovery and China's rapid catch-up in NAND technology

South Korean memory giant signals interest in supporting Japanese semiconductor development, mirroring its multi-billion-dollar U.S. commitment

Samsung and SK hynix strengthen negotiating position as rising chip prices push server manufacturers to notify hyperscalers of double-digit increases for 2027 deliveries

Tae-Won Chey acknowledges rapid price increases are driving chip inflation as demand surges across the semiconductor industry

South Korean chipmaker exploring large-scale semiconductor investment in northeastern Japan, though company maintains no final commitment has been made

The Korean electronics giant is prioritizing market share expansion in smartphones even as component prices erode profitability, signaling a strategic shift in its mobile division.

The company's smartphone division is absorbing steep cost increases from the global memory shortage, even as its chip business posts record profits from the same market dynamics

The Beijing-based tech giant is diversifying its revenue streams as component pricing pressures traditional mobile hardware margins
The Chinese chipmaker's first-half earnings exceeded its entire 2025 performance as tight supply and rising prices lift niche DRAM and NAND segments