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AJP Focus: Divided Samsung faces critical capex test in the AI era
SEOUL, May 22 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics by March has reclaimed the top position in the global memory oligopoly after falling behind local rival SK hynix in the early race for artificial intelligence infrastructure chips, particularly high bandwidth memory (HBM). But whether the Korean tech giant can maintain that lead during the rest of AI supercycle is becoming increasingly uncertain as the company sinks
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AJP Market Watch: AI boom runs into debt and FX markets in Korea, Japan
SEOUL, May 22 (AJP) -Artificial intelligence is starting to look like a mixed blessing — at least for the currency and debt markets of Northeast Asia. Equity markets in both countries are on fire. The KOSPI is up more than 85 percent this year, the Nikkei 225 more than 22 percent. Both economies have outperformed expectations, with Japan's GDP expanding 2.1 percent on an annualized basis in the fir
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Asia AI boom lifts Nikkei to record high while KOSDAQ roars on retail frenzy
SEOUL, May 22 (AJP) - Japan's main index touched new heights Friday as it led broad Asian gains refueled by AI hype, while Seoul's secondary bourse received a boost from a state-backed fund. The Nikkei 225 rose 2.68 percent to a record close of 63,339.07 amid reinforced momentum in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks following Nvidia's strong earnings. SoftBank Group surged more than 12 percen
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