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The global pure-play foundry (semiconductor contract manufacturing) market grew 29% in the second quarter from a year ea...
28/08/2026

The global pure-play foundry (semiconductor contract manufacturing) market grew 29% in the second quarter from a year earlier on the back of increased orders for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. , the world leader, posted a 73% market share, maintaining its gap with .

On the 28th, market research firm Counterpoint Research said TSMC's share in the global pure-play foundry market in the second quarter was 73%. It matched the level of the first quarter, marking two consecutive quarters at the same share. It was up 2 percentage points (P) from 71% in the second quarter of last year.

Samsung Electronics' foundry division held 7%, keeping second place. It was unchanged from the previous quarter and down 1 percentage point from 8% in the second quarter of last year. The gap in market share between TSMC and Samsung Electronics is 66 percentage points. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China's largest foundry, kept third place at 5%. Taiwan's UMC followed with 4%, and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. with 3%.

Counterpoint Research analyzed that increased orders related to AI Semiconductor chips and capacity reallocation drove market growth. Shortages are continuing not only in advanced nodes but also in mature nodes.

TSMC widens lead in AI-fueled foundry boom as Samsung trails at 7%

As the boom in the very large crude carrier (VLCC) market has continued this year on the back of the Middle East war, so...
28/08/2026

As the boom in the very large crude carrier (VLCC) market has continued this year on the back of the Middle East war, some are raising concerns about a supply glut in the tanker market. VLCC newbuilding orders have surged to a record high this year and prices have soared, as tanker rates jumped and demand from Middle Eastern oil-producing countries to secure large tankers increased.

In the shipbuilding and shipping industries, voices are expressing concern that the recent VLCC ordering boom resembles the boom about 20 years ago, when the market slumped after the 2008 financial crisis due to oversupply.

According to Maritime Strategies International (MSI) on the 28th, 177 VLCCs were contracted for new construction worldwide in the first half of this year. The total deadweight tonnage (DWT) of VLCCs ordered in the first half reached 54.5 million DWT, surpassing the previous annual record of 32.6 million DWT set in 2006.

Middle East tanker spree stokes VLCC glut fears as 2028–2029 deliveries loom Orders surge as Middle Eastern owners build fleets, raising oversupply risks by late decade

27/08/2026

It will become legal to install pedal misoperation prevention devices on cars already in operation.

South Korea legalizes certified retrofit devices to prevent pedal misoperation Certified retrofit kits for brake-acceleration mix-ups now allowed for existing vehicles

27/08/2026

Only a minority saw the rate being kept at 3% a year going forward.

BOK board signals rate hike to 3.25–3.5% within six months

27/08/2026

Broadcaster Park Soo-hong expressed his remorse to passengers who suffered inconvenience due to the reversal of his plane boarding.

Park Soo-hong apologizes for plane disembarkation reversal, accepts full blame

27/08/2026

A Chinese university lecturer in his 30s, a person surnamed Jeong, who is facing charges including murder, said in the course of questioning that he killed the victim.

Chinese lecturer admits killing Chinese student in South Korea

27/08/2026

Wearing jeans and a beige blouse, Song Hyekyo showcased her natural beauty with a neat.

Song Hyekyo posts slim, doll-like photo ahead of new Netflix series

27/08/2026

The "Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 with Hanwha" around Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul on the 5th of next month.

Hanwha hosts Seoul fireworks festival Sept. 5 with US and UK teams

27/08/2026

" ," in Beijing, China, with Tencent Music Entertainment Group and appointed Zhou Mi, an artist formerly of Super Junior-M, as CEO.

SM and Tencent Music launch Beijing joint venture to expand Greater China push Beijing-based venture ste taps local talent and sm ip under ceo zhou mi to grow in greater china

The wheeled mortar fires 10 rounds per minute and has a maximum range of about 13 km
27/08/2026

The wheeled mortar fires 10 rounds per minute and has a maximum range of about 13 km

Korea wheeled mortar slashes recoil, targets global and US markets Recoil-taming 120 mm mortar readies for export with truck mounts and unmanned upgrades

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