South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share sale

The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

Advanced Recycling Hits a Rough Patch

In the past weeks, two sites in the United States have halted operations.

By Hiroko Tabuchi

Polymarket Seeks License to Offer Margin Trading Legally in US - Bloomberg.com

Polymarket Seeks License to Offer Margin Trading Legally in US  Bloomberg.com

Wall Street’s giant memory windfall

The blockbuster listing of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix could earn investment bankers nine figures in fees

South Korea chip maker SK hynix rides AI boom raising $26.5bn in huge US listing

SK hynix, a supplier of advanced memory chips, has seen profits skyrocket thanks to the global race to build AI datacentres South Korean chip maker SK hynix set pricing for its mega US listing on Friday, aiming to raise $26.5bn as it takes advantage of the AI boom in what will be one of the world’s biggest ever stock sales. The Asian semiconductor giant plans to issue the equivalent of about 18m shares on Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq index later in the day. Continue reading...

By Agence France-Presse

South Korea’s SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in record-breaking US IPO

South Korean chip giant makes largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, eclipsing Alibaba's 2014 IPO.

SK Hynix is set to make its Wall Street debut. Will that narrow the chipmaker's 'Korea discount'? 

As global chip giant SK Hynix makes its Nasdaq debut Friday, the listing serves as a major test of whether the company can shed its long standing "Korea Discount."

10 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026

Dozens of scientists and experts have left the United States and Britain to pursue their careers in China this year, citing several reasons including insufficient funding and a lack of opportunities for Chinese academics to lead projects in the West. We have put together ten of them whose stories resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Impossible for Chinese’: Yale scientist Zhang Kai leaves US for China For Zhang Kai, a...

By SCMP

UK to miss out on £600m a year after allowing US exemption from landmark tax deal

The deal saw nearly 150 countries agree to a 15% global minimum tax to stop large global companies shifting profits to jurisdictions with lower taxes – but the US will be exempt

By Henry Saker-Clark

U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History

Fox’s coverage of Monday night’s World Cup match between the United States’ Men’s National Soccer Team and Belgium on Monday, July 6, scored record ratings, averaging 33,086,000 viewers — making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. That’s NFL-level numbers for the Belgium-USMNT faceoff. In fact, this made it the most-watched telecast on any …

A missile launch, a nuclear message: Why China wanted the US to take notice

China recently launched a long-range missile from a submarine into the South Pacific. This action demonstrated Beijing's growing nuclear power and strategic reach. The test aimed to send a message primarily to the United States. Pacific nations expressed concern over the provocative and destabilizing act. This event highlights China's ongoing military modernization efforts.

By TOI DEFENCE DESK

U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History

Fox’s coverage of Monday night’s World Cup match between the United States’ Men’s National Soccer Team and Belgium on Monday, July 6, scored record ratings, averaging 33,086,000 viewers — making it the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. That’s NFL-level numbers for the Belgium-USMNT faceoff. In fact, this made it the most-watched telecast on any […]

By Varietyschneider

Seoul shares end 2.52% higher on chip rally; Korean won up

South Korean stocks closed higher Friday, extending their winning streak to a second consecutive session, as semiconductor shares rallied following overnight gains on Wall Street. The local currency gained ground against the US dollar. After choppy trading, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 184.03 points, or 2.52 percent, to close at 7,475.94. Trade volume was moderate at 449.53 million shares worth 31.16 trillion won ($20.73 billion), with gainers far outnumbering losers 799

By The Korea Herald

Air Self-Defense Force begins logistics cooperation with U.S. and Australia

The three nations aim to improve interoperability by flexibly sharing fuel and equipment under the framework.

U.S. says no fresh attacks on Iran; technical talks continue - report

World Cup fans turn stadiums into global carnival of color, passion

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than memorable moments on the field, with supporters transforming stadiums and fan zones across the United States, Canada and Mexico into...

Federal Agents Targeting Illegal Truck Drivers At Weigh Stations Nationwide

Federal Agents Targeting Illegal Truck Drivers At Weigh Stations Nationwide By Noi Mahoney of FreightWaves Federal immigration agents are now working alongside state troopers at commercial truck weigh stations across the country as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal commercial drivers, according to U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan. Appearing on Fox News on Tuesday, Homan said the Department of Homeland Security is partnering with the U.S. Department of Tr...

By Tyler Durden

The US, Largest Crude Oil Producer in the World, Produced 42% More than Saudi Arabia and 37% More than Russia in 2025

The strategic and economic importance for the US of US oil & gas production cannot be overemphasized. Canada is #4.

By Wolf Richter

NIS scraps third-party visa service

By Nkiruka Nnorom The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has disengaged its third-party visa application service provider in the United States, directing all travellers seeking Nigerian visas to now submit applications directly at the country’s Embassy and Consulates. The Service, in a statement, yesterday, by its Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the decision takes effect […] The post NIS scraps third-party visa service appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale

South Korean computer chip maker SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn (£19.8bn) in its New York share offering, marking the largest ever listing by a foreign firm in the US.

By Abubakar Ibrahim