Asian Stocks Show Volatility Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict and Chip Sector Slump
Shares in Japan and South Korea saw dip buying on July 30 following sharp declines, as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment.
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Shares in Japan and South Korea saw dip buying on July 30 following sharp declines, as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment.
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Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group leads China's effort to produce immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography tools, advancing Beijing's semiconductor self-sufficiency goals.
CNA Latest News | Jul 29, 2026, 2:57 AM
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Chinese memory chip maker CXMT raised $8.6 billion in a record-breaking IPO on July 27, propelled by strong demand in the AI-driven memory sector.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 2:03 AM
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Key developments in Asia's technology and infrastructure sectors include Japan's AI transformation efforts, Taiwan's space economy ambitions, and India's first hydrogen-powered train launch.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 1:01 PM
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Technology shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following gains in US tech stocks, while oil prices eased despite fresh military tensions involving US targets in the Middle East.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:42 AMgeneral
Shares of leading AI chipmakers fell on Friday following TSMC's earnings report and amid investor worries about heavy AI investments and potential interest rate increases.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 17, 2026, 10:39 PMworld
Semiconductor shares lead Wall Street's decline as chip fatigue sets in and AI-related stocks face pullback.
CNA Latest News | Jul 17, 2026, 9:28 PMbusiness
Japanese memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings experiences a sharp decline as investors reduce leverage on tech stocks amid doubts about the sustainability of the AI-driven market rally.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 4:10 AMworld
The Taiwanese chip manufacturer raises its total US investment to $265 billion, aiming to boost the domestic semiconductor ecosystem and create high-tech jobs.
BBC World | Jul 16, 2026, 11:20 AMbusiness
For the first time in over three years, South Korea's central bank increased its key rate to combat inflation driven by rapid economic growth, particularly in the chipmaking sector.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 1:53 AMbusiness
The top Chinese memory chip maker plans a record-breaking initial public offering amid a global shortage driven by AI infrastructure demand.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 4:45 PM
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After a strong initial rise on Nasdaq, SK Hynix's stock fell sharply as investors worry the memory chip sector's growth may be slowing.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 13, 2026, 5:04 PM
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After an initial 13% rise on Nasdaq, SK Hynix's stock fell sharply as investors worry the memory chip sector's growth may have peaked.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 13, 2026, 4:43 PM
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After an initial 13% rise on Nasdaq, SK Hynix shares fell sharply as investors worry the memory chip sector may have peaked.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 13, 2026, 3:38 PM
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Hong Kong signs a $1 billion fund agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, while Samsung Electronics posts a 19-fold profit surge amid rising AI chip demand.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 9, 2026, 11:52 AM
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Chipmakers are coordinating long-term equipment demand forecasts to support capacity growth amid a sustained AI investment surge, says Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 9, 2026, 6:24 AM
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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix aim to capitalize on AI-driven chip demand, but concerns remain about the cyclical memory market's impact on the new production hub.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 8, 2026, 6:03 AM
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Despite a record operating profit fueled by AI-related memory chip demand, Samsung’s shares dropped 6.9% as investors worry about a potential market glut.
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