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Micron Technology: A global leader in the semiconductor industry, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, U.S. Micron specialises in computer memory and data storage solutions, including DRAM, NAND flash, and solid-state drives, serving diverse markets such as data centres, mobile, automotive, and AI applications. Known for its technological leadership and significant R&D investments, Micron is a key player in high-performance memory, including High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). Their business focus is on innovation, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships to meet the evolving demands of the data economy.

Semiconductors

Chinese firms set for market growth as the global memory super cycle heats up

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31 Jan 2026 - 11:47AM

Semiconductors

Memory chip crunch to persist even as Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron boost production

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Smartphones

Exclusive | China’s Xiaomi, Transsion slash 2026 smartphone shipments as memory crunch bites

20 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

Semiconductors

Explainer | Will Trump’s new industrial policy make the global memory chip shortage worse?

The US government warns major memory chipmakers to either pay 100 per cent duties or build their products in America.

20 Jan 2026 - 3:47PM

The current shortage and rising prices of regular dynamic random access memory chips have severely affected the consumer electronics market. Photo: Shutterstock

Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek founder’s latest paper proposes new model training to bypass GPU limits

The development underscores the start-up’s focus on maximising cost efficiency amid a deficit in computational power relative to the US.

13 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

Semiconductors

Samsung likely to flag 160% jump in Q4 profit as AI boom stokes chip prices

Semiconductor prices have rocketed as the industry’s shift to AI-related chips has curbed production for traditional memory.

6 Jan 2026 - 11:50AM

Semiconductors

China’s CXMT in crosshairs of South Korean prosecutors over Samsung tech leak

Prosecutors in Seoul indict 10 people, including ex-Samsung executives, for allegedly leaking the firm’s technology to memory chipmaker CXMT.

27 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM

Seoul prosecutors say the leak of Samsung’s proprietary DRAM technology benefited Chinese memory chip rival CXMT. Photo: AFP

Singapore

Singapore’s young graduates feel the heat in ‘draining’ job hunt

A dearth of entry-level jobs has forced some young Singaporeans to pivot to stopgap roles and entrepreneurship.

24 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM

Semiconductors

China’s CXMT challenges Samsung, SK Hynix with cutting-edge DDR5 AI memory chips

CXMT’s new DDR5 chips reached speeds of up to 8,000 megabits per second and had a maximum die capacity of 24 gigabits.

24 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM

China technology

US software firm SAS exits China after 25 years, lays off about 400 staff

One of China’s top employers for 17 consecutive years, SAS follows other Western tech firms in scaling back local operations.

31 Oct 2025 - 9:00PM

SAS Institute first entered mainland China’s technology market in 1999. Photo: Shutterstock

Semiconductors

Micron to cease server memory chips business in China after ban, sources say

US memory chipmaker is expected to continue selling products to China’s automotive and smartphone sectors.

17 Oct 2025 - 3:52PM

Micron was the first US chipmaker targeted by Beijing in retaliation for Washington’s tech restrictions. Photo: Shutterstock

Semiconductors

China’s CXMT edges closer to mainland IPO amid AI memory chip supply crunch

The listing of CXMT will be widely watched, as it is China’s best hope to break the memory chip dominance of SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron.

9 Oct 2025 - 7:02PM

Semiconductors

Chipmakers post longest win streak since 2017 amid AI growth

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Semiconductors

China’s top flash memory maker YMTC creates US$3 billion chip venture

The new venture would cover the entire supply chain from design and manufacturing to sales of integrated circuits.

8 Sep 2025 - 9:00PM

YMTC is known for its design and fabrication of 3D NAND chips. Photo: Shutterstock Images

US-China tech war

Computer maker Dell to cut jobs in China in latest US retreat from No 2 economy

Dell is the latest tech giant to shed jobs in China, as Sino-US rivalry forces global businesses to adjust their operations on the mainland.

8 Sep 2025 - 5:00PM

Texas-based Dell has been reducing headcounts across the globe. Photo: Shutterstock Images

United States

US makes it harder for Samsung, Intel to produce chips in China

Chipmakers now must obtain licences to buy equipment for China, affecting sales and potentially aiding Chinese manufacturers.

30 Aug 2025 - 4:04AMvideocam

Semiconductors

Micron starts lay-offs in China as US memory chipmaker exits mobile NAND market

The affected mainland Micron units include research and development, testing and support facilities, according to Chinese media reports.

13 Aug 2025 - 8:58PM

United States

S&P500, Nasdaq hit record highs on renewed AI bets, rate-cut hopes

A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran that sparked higher crude prices also boosted market confidence.

27 Jun 2025 - 10:09PMvideocam

A trader at the New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 has surged more than 23.5 per cent and the Nasdaq about 32 per cent since their recent lowest close on April 8. Photo: Xinhua

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Micron

Chinese firms set for market growth as the global memory super cycle heats up

Eye-watering DRAM prices are bad news for consumers and smartphone brands, but present an opportunity for Chinese firms led by CXMT and YMTC.

Memory chip crunch to persist even as Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron boost production

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | China’s Xiaomi, Transsion slash 2026 smartphone shipments as memory crunch bites

Explainer | Will Trump’s new industrial policy make the global memory chip shortage worse?

The US government warns major memory chipmakers to either pay 100 per cent duties or build their products in America.

DeepSeek founder’s latest paper proposes new model training to bypass GPU limits

The development underscores the start-up’s focus on maximising cost efficiency amid a deficit in computational power relative to the US.

Samsung likely to flag 160% jump in Q4 profit as AI boom stokes chip prices

Semiconductor prices have rocketed as the industry’s shift to AI-related chips has curbed production for traditional memory.

China’s CXMT in crosshairs of South Korean prosecutors over Samsung tech leak

Prosecutors in Seoul indict 10 people, including ex-Samsung executives, for allegedly leaking the firm’s technology to memory chipmaker CXMT.

Singapore’s young graduates feel the heat in ‘draining’ job hunt

A dearth of entry-level jobs has forced some young Singaporeans to pivot to stopgap roles and entrepreneurship.

China’s CXMT challenges Samsung, SK Hynix with cutting-edge DDR5 AI memory chips

CXMT’s new DDR5 chips reached speeds of up to 8,000 megabits per second and had a maximum die capacity of 24 gigabits.

US software firm SAS exits China after 25 years, lays off about 400 staff

One of China’s top employers for 17 consecutive years, SAS follows other Western tech firms in scaling back local operations.

Micron to cease server memory chips business in China after ban, sources say

US memory chipmaker is expected to continue selling products to China’s automotive and smartphone sectors.

China’s CXMT edges closer to mainland IPO amid AI memory chip supply crunch

The listing of CXMT will be widely watched, as it is China’s best hope to break the memory chip dominance of SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron.

Chipmakers post longest win streak since 2017 amid AI growth

Oracle’s recent earnings report and the AI infrastructure deal between Microsoft and Nebius are bullish signs for the group.

China’s top flash memory maker YMTC creates US$3 billion chip venture

The new venture would cover the entire supply chain from design and manufacturing to sales of integrated circuits.

Computer maker Dell to cut jobs in China in latest US retreat from No 2 economy

Dell is the latest tech giant to shed jobs in China, as Sino-US rivalry forces global businesses to adjust their operations on the mainland.

US makes it harder for Samsung, Intel to produce chips in China

Chipmakers now must obtain licences to buy equipment for China, affecting sales and potentially aiding Chinese manufacturers.

Micron starts lay-offs in China as US memory chipmaker exits mobile NAND market

The affected mainland Micron units include research and development, testing and support facilities, according to Chinese media reports.

S&P500, Nasdaq hit record highs on renewed AI bets, rate-cut hopes

A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran that sparked higher crude prices also boosted market confidence.

Exclusive | China’s Xiaomi, Transsion slash 2026 smartphone shipments as memory crunch bites