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Why Taiwan and South Korea dominate the chip supply chain

October 18, 2026October 15, 2026 by independant
A silicon semiconductor wafer patterned with microchips

A handful of Asian companies make the world’s most advanced semiconductors. This explainer covers the foundry model, why chip leadership is so concentrated in Taiwan and South Korea, and why it shapes global geopolitics.

Categories Technology Tags chips, semiconductors, South Korea, Taiwan, technology 6 Comments

South Korea’s electronics and semiconductor giants

October 18, 2026May 26, 2023 by independant
South Korea's electronics and semiconductor giants

A clear guide to South Korea’s electronics and semiconductor giants: how they rose, what they make, and why they matter to global technology.

Categories Korea Tags electronics, exports, memory chips, semiconductors, South Korea, technology Leave a comment

Artificial intelligence in the Asia-Pacific: the state of play

October 18, 2026March 26, 2023 by independant
Artificial intelligence in the Asia-Pacific: the state of play

A clear guide to artificial intelligence in the Asia-Pacific: what the technology does, how it is used and the key policy debates.

Categories Technology Tags artificial intelligence, asia tech, automation, machine learning, policy, semiconductors Leave a comment

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