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Anthropic Negotiates Custom AI Chip Partnership with Samsung

San Francisco-based AI research firm Anthropic is currently in advanced discussions with South Korean manufacturing giant Samsung to develop and produce custom artificial intelligence chips. Industry reports emerged this week…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Emerging Market

Surging Memory Chip Costs Threaten Global Electronics Market

The Price of ProgressA global surge in memory chip prices is forcing electronics retailers to reconsider their pricing strategies, as high-performance semiconductors are diverted to fuel the rapid expansion of…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 3, 2026

Business Insights

Asian Markets Reel as AI-Driven Sell-Off Triggers Regional Downturn

Asian financial markets experienced a sharp downturn on Monday, led by a dramatic 6% plunge in South Korea's KOSPI index, as investor anxiety regarding the sustainability of the artificial intelligence…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Business Insights

Market Turbulence and Diplomatic Shifts: A Mid-Year Global Briefing

The Nifty IT index has concluded its most challenging first half since 2001, reflecting broad volatility in the global technology sector, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and strategic…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Business Insights

Apple Navigates Geopolitical Minefield in Talks for Chinese Memory Chips

Apple explores sourcing Chinese memory chips for its devices sold in China, balancing supply chain stability with US trade restrictions.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

South Korea’s Export Surge Driven by AI Semiconductor Demand

South Korea's exports climbed for the ninth consecutive month in June, fueled by a relentless global demand for semiconductors that has bolstered the nation's trade surplus and economic outlook. Government…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 1, 2026