Korea\'s Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) said it will work with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to spread ICT standards and strengthen capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. TTA said it adopted a joint declaration with the ITU at an ITU regional development forum in Bangkok. The declaration focuses on standardisation and human capacity building, including expanded expert participation, stronger exchanges, and sharing experience and best practices to promote use of ITU standards.

Samsung Electronics is shifting the focus of its semiconductor lead strategy toward the domestic materials, parts and equipment ecosystem, citing the need to upgrade upstream industries to sustain manufacturing leadership. The company is pressing ahead with large-scale capacity expansion while tightening ties with suppliers and expanding support such as patterned wafers and broader process data sharing. Industry and brokerage reports cite efforts to diversify customers and strengthen supply chains as global competition intensifies.