AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductors: Samsung plans to use TSMC technology for base dies in Nvidia’s custom high-bandwidth memory, as a sharp chip-stock sell-off highlights investor concerns despite strong AI demand. SK hynix and the government are also arranging 2 trillion won in loan guarantees for chip suppliers. Manufacturing AI: The government committed 124.2 billion won to commercialize AI in manufacturing, while LS Electric won a $125 million U.S. data-center power supply deal. Bio-based Materials: Hyosung TNC has begun commercial production of renewable bio-BDO in Vietnam, starting at 50,000 tonnes a year and targeting 200,000 tonnes as demand allows. Consumer Brands: Korean beauty label EQQUALBERRY is entering Ulta Beauty, with products online and a planned rollout to more than 500 U.S. stores; CJ Foods’ bibigo bapsang is also making its Indian debut through a Bengaluru restaurant partnership. K-Content: Rakuten Viki and South Korea’s Imaginus will premiere their AI-assisted animated series, The Painted Soul, on Oct. 21 in selected international markets.
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