Samsung chip profits soar as AI memory demand beats expectations

Samsung Electronics’ chip division posted a more than five-fold jump in profit, beating estimates as surging demand for AI-related memory chips tightened global supply. Strong results from industry peers and rising capital spending by hyperscalers underscore the strength of the AI investment cycle. | Photo Credit: KIM HONG-JI Samsung Electronics Co.’s chip unit beat expectations […]

Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector are projected to soar to $10.4 billion: Report

India’s real estate sector is expected to reach an unprecedented milestone in 2025, with institutional investments projected to soar to an estimated $10.4 billion across 77 transactions, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking performance. This figure stands as the highest on record and represents a 17% increase from the previous year’s exceptional performance of […]

Bengaluru real estate market feels overheated as prices soar, buyers weigh renting vs owning

Once seen as a city of opportunity for tech professionals, Bengaluru’s housing market is showing signs of strain as property prices continue to climb, leaving many prospective buyers questioning affordability. Even modest 2BHK apartments in areas like Whitefield, Sarjapur, and Yelahanka now cost ₹1 crore and above, excluding registration and interior costs. Rents have surged […]

Tokyo homebuyers divided on purchase plans as living costs soar

(Bloomberg) — Japan’s bout of inflation is cutting both ways in the Tokyo housing market. Potential homebuyers in Tokyo are divided on their property purchasing plans as surging living costs add to affordability concerns, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Some are delaying purchases while others are wary of missing out on opportunities posed by […]