LONDON, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 5G smartphones equipped with MediaTek chipsets experienced robust growth of 53%, increasing to 53.0 million in 1Q24 from 34.7 million in 1Q23, according to the latest Omdia Smartphone Model Market Tracker. In contrast, Snapdragon-powered devices remained relatively stable, with shipments changing minimally from 47.2 million units in 1Q23 to 48.3 million in 1Q24. MediaTek's market share in 5G smartphones rose to 29.2% in 1Q24, up from 22.8% in 1Q23, w

PR Newswire July 8, 2024

Dabeeo, a geospatial information AI technology company, announced its successful completion in June of the '1:1000 Topographic Map Enhancement Pilot Project' promoted by the National Geographic Information Institute of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. During the 180-day project, the company used AI change detection technology to identify changes in buildings, roads and other features over the 54-square-kilometer area covering from Geumsan-gun, South Chungcheong Prov

Technology July 8, 2024

South Korea's top two conglomerates Samsung Electronics and SK Group are speeding up efforts to secure an early edge in glass substrates, a "game-changer" in chipmaking that could drastically boost the data capacity and speed of semiconductors in the era of artificial intelligence. Their leaders recently visited their respective business sites producing glass substrates, renewing their commitment to the burgeoning area that is highly likely to overcome the limits of conventional p

Industry July 8, 2024

JobKorea, a job search platform, said Monday it has launched a separate job search app specifically for foreign national residents, Klik, an acronym for "kick-start life in Korea." This service is intended for residents of foreign nationality in South Korea to find jobs and for domestic companies to recruit foreign national employees, according to the platform. The app can be translated into 28 languages, including English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian

Industry July 8, 2024

SK Telecom announced Monday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Singtel, Singapore’s largest telecommunications operator, for collaboration on next-generation network technologies. SKT stated that this partnership with Singtel aims to drive AI innovation in the telecom sector and lead advancements in mobile network services and technologies worldwide. Both companies are founding members of the Global Telco AI Alliance, a union of major international telecom companies focused

Technology July 8, 2024

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won inspected US business operations of chip materials and biopharma affiliates, the group's top decision-making body SK Supex Council said Sunday. Currently, Chey is staying in the US to oversee the group's business operations and meet with business partners. Since the trip started on June 22, he has met with CEOs of global tech giants, including Open AI, Microsoft, Amazon and Intel. Moving to the East Coast over the past weekend, Chey visited the headquarte

Industry July 7, 2024

SYDNEY, July 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an era where technological advancements are reshaping industries, understanding the landscape of AI and emerging technologies is crucial for investors aiming to capitalize on the trends. Kalkine proudly announces the release of its latest report, "Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies," designed to provide investors with in-depth analysis and insights into companies at the forefront of innovation in AI and emerging tech sectors.

PR Newswire July 5, 2024

HANGZHOU, China, July 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hangzhou, a globally renowned city for technological innovation, recently hosted the H3C Digital Tour 2024. Themed "Dedication, For A Smarter Future", the event drew nearly 300 industry customers, partners, and experts from around the world. Attendees gathered to explore the latest trends and developments in the global ICT landscape, and to seize the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. With the rapid advan

PR Newswire July 4, 2024

Mirae Asset Financial Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo on Wednesday received the International Executive of the Year Award from the Academy of International Business, a top honor in the industry, recognized for his pivotal role in lifting the firm as a global financial service provider. Park is the first Asian financier and the second Korean entrepreneur to receive the prestigious award from the AIB, an association of international business scholars and professionals. The first Korean awardee was S

Industry July 4, 2024

Leading the Way in Design Innovation at Hong Kong's Premier Annual Event HONG KONG, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2024, organized by Hong Kong Design Center (HKDC), has concluded after 30 forums, 7 workshops, 5 masterclasses and a series of meet-the-speakers and networking sessions held by over 30 renowned pioneers and creative leaders from a broad spectrum of creative industries across the globe at W Hong Kong hotel and other offsite premises under the them

PR Newswire July 4, 2024

The seventh edition of the region's leading advanced manufacturing event features specially curated AI Discovery Journey and the launch of whitepaper paving the way for companies to integrate AI in their operations. SINGAPORE, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP), will be held at Singapore EXPO from 14 -16 October 2024. Focusing on shaping the future with sustainable manufacturing, ITAP 2024 will spotlight the latest AI integration capabilities that enable

PR Newswire July 3, 2024

The South Korean government has unveiled a set of economic measures for the second half, focusing on helping small business owners grappling with debt as the economy continues to show uneven recovery. President Yoon Suk Yeol introduced a 25 trillion won ($18 billion) support package for small business owners and the self-employed burdened by loans, and called for structural measures during a meeting to discuss the direction of economic policy in the second half held at Cheong Wa Dae on Wednesd

Market July 3, 2024

LG Electronics is acquiring Athom, a smart home platform based in the Netherlands, as part of its effort to strengthen connectivity for its open smart home ecosystem, the company announced Wednesday. The Korean tech giant said it has acquired an 80 percent stake in the Dutch firm and plans to purchase the remaining 20 percent within the next three years, with the condition included in the agreement. “The acquisition of Athom is a cornerstone for our AI home business,” said Jung Ki-hy

Industry July 3, 2024

Korean energy, retail and construction conglomerate GS Group launched its annual hackathon on Wednesday, running to Thursday, centered on artificial intelligence to drive digital transformation across the company. GS Group has hosted such hackathon events since 2020, but this marks the first year participants are allowed to use generative AI, including ChatGPT, with the aim of enhancing AI utility capabilities among employees. "With the advent of generative AI, we've entered a peri

Companies July 3, 2024

DUBAI, UAE and MUMBAI, India, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flytxt, a leading provider of AI SaaS solutions that maximise Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV) for subscription businesses, announced its inclusion as a niche player in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI for CSP Customer and Business Operations report. Flytxt® positioned as A Niche Player in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI in CSP Customer and Business Operations Report Flytxt believes that inclusion in the rep

PR Newswire July 3, 2024

The head of the financial regulator on Wednesday urged securities firms to change the way they do business, as well as where they invest, stressing the need for innovation to ensure growth. Lee Bok-hyun, chief of the Financial Supervisory Service, made the call in a meeting with the heads of 16 securities firms here. "The tasks aimed at developing our capital market that I have stressed must be discussed in a comprehensive manner, and must not be an issue of energy-consuming disputes betwee

Economy July 3, 2024

I recently came across an intriguing article on alot.com by Ron Winkler, entitled, “AI shows what people actually look like in these 30 countries.” The writer asked an artificial intelligence system what the average person would look like in the 30 included countries, and the article features 30 images of people presented by AI for each country, followed by the writer’s brief comments on them. AI personifies South Korea as a charming K-pop girl with the background of “the

Viewpoints July 3, 2024

SINGAPORE, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2024 celebrated a cohort of 81 exemplary ESG champions dedicated to shaping a sustainable future for the region and beyond, setting new benchmarks for corporate responsibility. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is widely regarded as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability practices across Asia. Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2024 Spearheading Sustainable Development in Asia by R

PR Newswire July 2, 2024

FREMONT, Calif., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- YES, a leading manufacturer of process equipment for semiconductor advanced packaging, life sciences and AR/VR applications, today announced that Its TersOnus TGV tool was released for panel-level manufacturing. This system will be used to support the growth of advanced heterogeneous packaging for artificial intelligence chips that enable large language models. The TersOnus TGV system provides superior quality and total cost of ownership for manufa

PR Newswire July 2, 2024

By Kang Sang-gil In an unprecedentedly short period, South Korea achieved remarkable economic development, often referred to as the "Miracle on the Han River." Since the 2000s, international organizations such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Development Assistance Committee and the Paris Club have acknowledged South Korea's status as an advanced nation. In 2010, Seoul hosted the G20 Summit. In July

Viewpoints July 2, 2024