WHITE HOUSE SPOX: THE PRESIDENT AND HIS TEAM ARE EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITY OF REACHING A DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION – AL JAZEERA

SK Hynix will spend 11.9 trillion won ($7.9 billion) on ASML’s EUV lithography tools through 2027, boosting next-generation memory production for AI. The move intensifies competition with Samsung to supply advanced DRAM and high-bandwidth memory for Nvidia accelerators, reflecting rising AI-driven demand. ASML remains the sole EUV supplier, and the deal underscores the industry trend of securing cutting-edge chipmaking equipment years in advance.

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