Dossier
Chip boom
Coverage of Chip boom in the Nexus archive.
- Chip boom’s dirty secret hiding in Samsung’s record earnings
Samsung reported a record operating profit of 89.5 trillion won ($62 billion) and revenue of 171.5 trillion won for Q2, marking a 1,814% and 130% increase respectively. Despite the financial gains, Samsung's shares fell. SK Hynix also reported a record profit.
- Asia & Pacific Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Japan's yen continued to decline despite hikes, the Philippines considered a significant interest rate increase to stabilize the peso, and South Korea's chip industry experienced growth.
- Chip boom powers Hong Kong stock exchange at 40. Innovation, resilience set next stage
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK) celebrated its 40th anniversary since the merger of four exchanges, marked by a gong-striking ceremony in Central. Cathay Pacific Airways was highlighted as the first company to list on the merged exchange.