The autonomous driving race is changing.For years, competition centered on what a vehicle could do — keep its lane, recognize traffic lights, change lanes or navigate complex intersections. As those capabilities improve, however, a different question is becoming more important: How quickly can an au

U.S. AI chip startup d-Matrix said on Sept. 10 that its next-generation Raptor XPU will connect directly to Nvidia MGX rack-scale infrastructure through NVLink Fusion. Raptor is expected to complete its final design by the end of 2026, with initial MGX-based systems targeted for the fourth quarter o

Samsung E&A has secured a $3.5 billion fertilizer plant project in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its position as a major player in the Middle East’s chemical engineering and construction market.Samsung E&A said on Sept. 11 that it had signed an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract wi

The debate over a potential merger between JB Financial Group and BNK Financial Group has effectively come to an end, shifting attention toward JB Financial’s ongoing efforts to expand its overseas and non-bank businesses.Align Partners Capital Management said on Sept. 10 that it would no longer pur

Celltrion’s omalizumab biosimilar Omlyclo is rapidly gaining traction in Europe, with the product now sold in 26 countries across the region. In Spain, Omlyclo’s market share is estimated to have surpassed 90% as of July, while sales in Italy have also exceeded the company’s initial business targets

Samsung Electronics is bringing artificial intelligence directly into semiconductor design and manufacturing through a strategic partnership with French AI company Mistral AI, marking a shift in the AI-chip race from supplying computing power to using AI to improve how chips themselves are made.The

Samsung Electronics and ASML are expanding their long-standing strategic partnership as the two companies step up cooperation on High NA EUV lithography and advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies.The companies said they will strengthen joint efforts to develop and deploy next-generation m

Hyundai Rotem is showcasing a new chapter in its K2 tank business in Poland, where locally developed equipment is being integrated into the Korean-made main battle tank as the company accelerates efforts to establish a local defense production ecosystem.The South Korean defense company is participat

LG Energy Solution has taken a significant step toward commercializing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for electric vehicles by identifying the mechanisms behind gas generation and capacity degradation in the next-generation battery technology.The company said on Sept. 7 that its researchers,

Rasmus Errboe, CEO of global offshore wind developer Ørsted, visited South Korea and met government, parliamentary and European business representatives to discuss the country’s energy transition and the future of its offshore wind industry. He also reviewed the progress of the company’s planned off

Hyundai Steel has officially launched construction of a major electric arc furnace steel mill in Louisiana, marking a significant step in Hyundai Motor Group’s efforts to build a more localized manufacturing and materials supply chain in the United States.Hyundai Steel said Sept. 6 that it held a gr

Oman is turning to Hyundai Motor Group as it accelerates its shift toward cleaner transportation, with hydrogen-powered buses and ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure emerging as the first projects under a new strategic partnership.Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding on Septemb

Australia’s national lung cancer screening program has passed 100,000 participants just over a year after its launch, giving medical imaging AI companies one of their clearest opportunities yet to prove their technology in a large-scale public screening program.Australia introduced the National Lung

For decades, automotive design was largely judged by what drivers could immediately see and touch: the exterior silhouette, the cabin, materials and controls.Hyundai Motor Group’s latest showing at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) suggests that definition is becoming increasing

The regional qualifiers for the “Summoners War World Arena Championship 2026 (SWC2026)” have concluded, completing the lineup for the tournament’s upcoming offline regional cups.Organized by Com2uS, SWC is the global esports competition for its popular mobile RPG “Summoners War: Sky Arena.” Now in i

JB Financial Group is extending its growth strategy beyond South Korea, building a diversified financial network across Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar as it seeks new opportunities in Southeast Asia.Rather than replicating the same business model across markets, the Korean financial group has taken a

SK Telecom CEO Jaeheon Chung has introduced what he calls the “AX J-Curve,” arguing that companies seeking meaningful gains from artificial intelligence must first accept a period in which productivity can actually decline.Speaking to about 300 undergraduate and graduate students at Seoul National U

Doosan Fuel Cell is gaining a foothold in the U.S. power market as demand for reliable electricity continues to surge alongside the rapid expansion of AI data centers.The South Korean fuel cell maker recently signed a 501.4 billion won ($350 million) agreement with HyAxiom, the U.S. subsidiary of Do

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured its largest-ever long-term multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) supply agreement, strengthening its position in the rapidly expanding AI server component market.The company said Sept. 1 that it signed a one-year contract worth approximately 1.0722 trillion won wi

Qualcomm is expanding the reach of its computing and on-device AI technologies beyond smartphones and into robotics, industrial equipment and smart devices, positioning its Dragonwing platform as a key pillar of its growing B2B business.Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. hosted the “Qualcomm Dragonwing IoT