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South Korea's current account surplus more than triples in 2024: BOK
Seoul, Feb 6: South Korea's current account surplus for 2024 more than tripled from a year earlier, led by strong exports and increased dividend income, central bank data showed on Thursday.
CoE Project Lab to act as hub for innovation and collaboration in chip design
Noida, February 5: The Centre of Excellence (CoE) Project Lab will serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration in chip design, providing researchers, startups, and students with access to industry-grade tools and infrastructure.
South Korea to invest $809.3 million in developing materials technologies
Seoul, Feb 4: The industry ministry said on Tuesday it will invest 1.18 trillion won ($809.3 million) this year to develop advanced technologies for materials and parts, a move aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of major industries, such as semiconductors, rechargeable batteries and biopharmaceuticals.
Global semiconductor revenue jumps 18 pc in 2024: Report
New Delhi, Feb 3: The global semiconductor industry witnessed a strong rebound in 2024, with total revenue reaching $626 billion, an 18.1 per cent increase from the previous year, a report said on Monday.
Samsung's Q4 net profit rises over 20 pc despite waning chip demand
Seoul, Jan 31: Samsung Electronics said on Friday its fourth-quarter net income rose more than 20 per cent from a year earlier despite the waning global demand for memory chips, beating market expectations.
Semiconductor demand in India to reach 28 pc by 2026 end amid AI boom
New Delhi, Jan 28: The demand for semiconductors in India in the artificial intelligence (AI) era is likely to increase to 28 per cent by the end of 2026, close to the global expected demand of 29 per cent, according to a report on Tuesday.
H2Earth plans to set up silicon, green hydrogen-ammonia plants in India, says Director Kapil Agarwal
Davos, January 22: Kapil Agarwal, Director of H2Earth Green Energy Pvt Ltd, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, said that his company plans to set up a silicon metal plant in India.
Telangana is a place for investments, it means business: CM Revanth Reddy at Davos
Davos, January 22: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who is in Davos for the World Economic Forum promoting his state, has said they were keen on investment in areas such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, pharma and infrastructure.
Telangana means business, is place for investments: CM Revanth Reddy in Davos
Davos, January 21: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who is in Davos for the World Economic Forum promoting his state, has said they were keen on investment in areas such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, pharma and infrastructure.
CM Sarma pitches strengthening collaboration between energy industries, semiconductors, and startups of Assam and Korea
Seoul, January 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a series of meetings with various stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities in key sectors such as renewable energy, semiconductors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and startups on Tuesday (local time), according to an official statement.
Semicon India scheme to create 85,000 jobs: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 21: In the run-up to the Union Budget 2025-26 to be presented on February 1, the Union Finance Ministry on Tuesday highlighted the achievements of the government's policies in pushing up investments and employment through the semiconductor programme and the PLI scheme for electronic goods manufacturing.
India, Singapore are natural partners, Singapore President says
New Delhi, January 16: President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam who is on a visit to India was accorded a cermonial welcome on Thursday at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
South Korea's ICT exports jump 24 pc in Dec on robust chip demand
Seoul, Jan 14: South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products jumped 24 per cent in December from a year earlier, helped by robust sales of semiconductors, government data showed on Tuesday.
South Korea seeks to expand technology cooperation with Israel, Japan
Seoul, Jan 13: South Korea's industry ministry on Monday discussed ways to expand the country's bilateral cooperation with Israel and Japan to develop and advance technologies in high-end sectors, such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in South Korea in Q1
Seoul, Jan 12: South Korea's manufacturing sector, including semiconductors and the auto industry, is expected to suffer a decrease in sales in the first quarter amid heightened economic uncertainties, data showed on Sunday.
Singapore President to visit India next week to focus on non-traditional areas of cooperation
By Naveen Kapoor, New Delhi, January 11: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is set to visit India on January 15, marking a significant milestone in the 60th year of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Indian firms aiming to surpass global rivals in adoption of future technologies: WEF
New Delhi, Jan 9: Indian employers are planning to outpace global adoption in key technologies, with 35 per cent expecting semiconductors and computing technologies and 21 per cent expecting quantum and encryption to transform operations, according to the 'Future of Jobs Report 2025' published by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Sullivan, Doval emphasise joint efforts in technology development for global challenges
Washington DC, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday met with his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, with discussions focused on fostering joint production and development of strategic technologies to deliver "secure, reliable, and cost-competitive" technology solutions for global challenges.
Strengthening innovation alliance in focus as US NSA Sullivan travels to India on final visit
New Delhi, Jan 4: India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan's two-day New Delhi visit, beginning Sunday.