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Samsung Electronics reported a sharp jump in second-quarter operating profit, underscoring how global demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping the memory-chip market. The result matters far beyond South Korea, as higher DRAM and NAND prices affect data-center spending, device costs, and the pace of the worldwide AI buildout.

ADATA Technology is stepping up discussions in Thailand amid rising global demand for AI computing centers. Chairman Simon Chen's visit highlights how Southeast Asia could benefit from expanding AI infrastructure, supporting industrial policy, and strengthening regional cooperation. The company sees Thailand as a possible hub for future growth and technology investment.

Gudeng chairman and CEO Bill Chiu said global demand for AI is driving a wave of 2nm and 3nm advanced-node capacity expansion, but the biggest constraint for chipmakers is not building fabs — it is securing extreme ultraviolet lithography systems.

QBit Semiconductor said it will buy a 60% stake in Singapore-based Sinchip Technology, a move that gives it control of the company and expands its reach across major chip markets. The deal could affect global demand for customized semiconductors used in AI, computing, communications, and vehicles.

Heat management has become a critical challenge as HBM technology advances, with higher stacking and faster speeds to meet surging global demand for AI data processing. Efficient control of power density in the die-to-die physical layer between HBM and GPUs is now central to next-generation HBM competitiveness and data center reliability.

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