World NM: SK hynix has no plan to retrieve investment in Kioxia: CEO001076

In 2017, SK hynix joined a global consortium to invest in Kioxia, then known as Toshiba Memory Corp., and injected about 4 trillion won (US$3.5 billion). Western Digital was the No. 3 player followed by SK hynix and Micron. Last October, SK hynix signed a deal to buy Intel’s non-memory unit for $9 billion. Go… Continue reading World NM: SK hynix has no plan to retrieve investment in Kioxia: CEO001076

World NM: Stellantis, maker of Dodge and Maserati, scouting Israeli startups for tech edge001072

The Israel Innovation Authority, in charge of fostering the nation’s tech ecosystem, has signed an agreement with an Italian unit of multinational automaker Stellantis NV to cooperate in technological innovation that will help grow Israeli firms and boost the firm’s tech prowess. The agreement is part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s R&D and Pilot Collaboration… Continue reading World NM: Stellantis, maker of Dodge and Maserati, scouting Israeli startups for tech edge001072

World NM: SsangYong halts plant operations on chip parts shortage001069

Financially troubled carmaker SsangYong Motor Co. said Thursday it will suspend the operation of its local plant for a week due to lack of semiconductor chips. The SUV-focused carmaker resumed operations on March 2 after halting the Pyeongtaek plant for 16 days in February as its subcontractors refused to supply parts due to outstanding payments.… Continue reading World NM: SsangYong halts plant operations on chip parts shortage001069

World NM: SK hynix in talks with Bosch over supply of automotive memory chips: sources001065

SK hynix Inc., South Korea’s second-largest chipmaker, is in talks with German auto parts giant Robert Bosch GmbH over a long-term supply of automotive memory semiconductors, industry sources said Wednesday. Industry observers believe that SK hynix will bolster its moves to expand its sales in the automotive sector amid a shortage of chips that led… Continue reading World NM: SK hynix in talks with Bosch over supply of automotive memory chips: sources001065

World NM: Indus Motor makes history with highest production, sales001053

LAHORE   –   Indus Motor achieved yet another milestone, celebrating the highest ever production and sales volumes in the month of March 2021. Consumer purchasing power was revitalised, and a reduction in interest rates led to increase in auto financing. IMC has enabled over 30 technical assistance agreements with local as well as global auto part… Continue reading World NM: Indus Motor makes history with highest production, sales001053

World NM: Xiaomi to make smart electric cars, announces around $1.5 billion investment001043

Xiaomi conducted its major launch for the year today in its home country, launching its new foldable smartphone – the Mi MIX Fold. Amid the sling of products that debuted right after, an idea was shared by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun that comes as a whole new endeavour for the company. Starting off, Xiaomi’s founder… Continue reading World NM: Xiaomi to make smart electric cars, announces around $1.5 billion investment001043

World NM: (News Focus) With looming chip shortage, Korean automakers set to face output cuts001041

A global semiconductor chip shortage is set to spill over into Korean automakers as well, raising concerns that a prolonged supply glitch may derail local carmakers off track amid the pandemic. Global carmakers such as General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have temporarily shuttered or cut production at some of their plants as they… Continue reading World NM: (News Focus) With looming chip shortage, Korean automakers set to face output cuts001041

World NM: Korean automotive LED makers up presence in 2020 despite market decline: report001030

South Korea’s two major automotive light-emitting diode (LED) makers saw their revenues increase last year despite an overall market slump amid the pandemic, a report showed Friday. Samsung Electronics, which runs the LED business under its device solutions (DS) unit, logged a revenue of $71 million in 2020, up 18.3 percent from a year earlier,… Continue reading World NM: Korean automotive LED makers up presence in 2020 despite market decline: report001030