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Samsung Electronics results fail to lift shares; what will drive a KOSPI rebound?

South Korean stocks are expected to look for direction this week as investors assess U.S. inflation data and quarterly results from global chipmakers. Samsung Electronics posted record-level earnings but its shares fell, shifting attention to profit outlooks and interest-rate trends. Markets are watching September CPI and PPI for signs of disinflation. Investors will also focus on guidance from ASML and TSMC, including AI-related demand, equipment orders and capital spending plans.

AI & Enterprise

Q3 job postings at major semiconductor firms up 102 percent, JobKorea analysis shows

JobKorea said job postings by major companies in the semiconductor and display sectors, including affiliates and subsidiaries, rose 102 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier. Cumulative views of postings by major semiconductor firms climbed 64 percent. Experienced-hire postings rose 157 percent, outpacing a 55 percent rise for entry-level roles. Semiconductor engineer postings at major firms rose 55 percent through Q3.

Mobility

Tesla sets up Vietnam unit to take on VinFast, which dominates 92 percent of EV market

Tesla has set up a local unit in Vietnam, registering Tesla Motors Vietnam this month as it prepares to enter Southeast Asia’s largest electric vehicle market. Specific timing and business plans have not been disclosed. Local automaker VinFast dominates the market, supported by its charging and after-sales service network and an electric taxi affiliate. Analysts said Tesla may face challenges building distribution and service networks and proving charging convenience to consumers.