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FADU partners with Western Digital to develop SSD technology

FADU, a Korean chip designing company that specializes in flash memory, joined forces with the U.S. company Western Digital to co-develop solid state drive (SSD) specification technology that's expected to enhance a device's storage and lifespan.

2024-06-10

SK hynix denies facing pressure to approve U.S.-Japan chip merger

The Korean chip giant has dismissed reports that Seoul, Tokyo and Washington have pressured it into approving the Kioxia-Western Digital merger.

2024-03-04

SK hynix opposes Kioxia and Western Digital merger in major blow to deal

SK hynix said it opposes to the merger of Kioxia and Western Digital’s memory chip operations, a stance that is expected to be a significant blow to the deal.

2023-10-26

Kioxia, Western Digital merger talks alert Korean chip rivals

Kioxia and Western Digital's looming merger may threaten Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix's lead in the flash memory market. “Joining forces would help them take on Samsung Electronics,” Bloomberg reported on July 14.

2023-07-20

SK hynix braces for Q4 loss, first in a decade

SK hynix, the world’s second largest memory chipmaker, is projected to lose money in the fourth quarter for the first time in a decade as demand falters for memory chips.

2022-12-17