Economy Politics Country 2026-03-19T19:33:12+00:00

Samsung to Invest $73.3 Billion in Chip Manufacturing

Samsung Electronics announced plans to invest over 110 trillion won in 2026 to expand semiconductor production and strengthen its position in artificial intelligence, reflecting an escalation of global competition with companies like TSMC and SK Hynix.


Samsung to Invest $73.3 Billion in Chip Manufacturing

Samsung Electronics plans to invest more than 110 trillion won (about $73.3 billion) in 2026. This strategic move aims to expand its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence race. The new spending plan exceeds the $50 billion allocated by Taiwan's TSMC this year, reflecting a clear escalation in global competition for AI technologies. These investments represent a 22% increase compared to the previous year, in an attempt to regain the lead from its competitor SK Hynix, which has become the main supplier of high-bandwidth memory for Nvidia. According to the president of the company...