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By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s top security adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Friday that the government would talk to U.S. officials in order to provide clear visa guidelines for Korean companies operating there and to ease concerns for workers remaining in the United States. Wi made the comments as the administration in …

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By Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) – SK Hynix said on Friday it has completed its internal certification process for next generation high-bandwidth memory 4(HBM4) chips and established a production system for customers as it seeks to retain a lead over rivals. In March, the South Korean chipmaker, a key supplier to AI giant Nvidia, said …

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By Jesus Calero (Reuters) – Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15% in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since January and reflecting tougher comparatives, market research firm Rho Motion said on Friday. China’s EV sales growth, which averaged 36% a month in the first half, cooled to …

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By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) – A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum startup delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz said on Thursday.  The Georgia plant, which is operated through a joint venture between Hyundai and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, …

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By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -As leading global semiconductor companies gathered in Taipei this week for the Semicon trade show to discuss the AI boom, one area got a much more prominent role than before: Taiwan’s use of its dominance of the chip industry to promote diplomatic aims. Taiwan, home to the world’s largest contract …

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