Samsung turns to M&A in its fight for an AI edge
South Korean group creates acquisition unit to compete in race to supply advanced memory chips
South Korean group creates acquisition unit to compete in race to supply advanced memory chips

South Korean tech group lands biggest order from single customer as it seeks to turn around contract chipmaking business

SK Hynix and Samsung say customers now want long-term contracts to guarantee supplies amid acute shortages

Korean behemoth’s struggles with advanced AI memory have turned customers towards its more commoditised products

Strong guidance marks turnaround and reflects how South Korean chipmaker has benefited from chip supply crunch

Investors attracted by high yields as companies look to shift debt off their balance sheets

SoftBank-backed UK group says its first in-house semiconductor has drawn strong demand