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Chinese battery exports face headwinds; can Korean makers narrow gap in Europe

China\'s battery industry is facing narrowing export routes as Beijing withdraws tax support for mainstream lithium-ion batteries and shifts focus to next-generation technologies, while the European Union moves to curb exports of Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars. Analysts say Korean battery makers with production bases in Europe may get a chance to narrow the price gap. The EU also plans tougher origin requirements for subsidies, raising pressure on Korean firms to localise sourcing.

Industry

Chipmakers\' big two see combined Q3 operating profit near 180 trillion won, record high expected

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are expected to post record-high third-quarter profits as higher DRAM and NAND flash prices lift memory earnings. Their combined semiconductor operating profit is forecast at 177 trillion won, industry sources said. Analysts see Samsung\'s companywide operating profit at 103.6 trillion won and its DS division at 104 trillion won, while SK Hynix is estimated to earn 73 trillion won. Currency assumptions and HBM4 shipments are also in focus.

Crypto

Nexchange launches fractional investment OTC exchange, appoints Jung Yoo-shin as CEO

Nexchange, a preparatory company set up to handle over-the-counter distribution of fractional investment products, has officially launched. Twenty-one institutions including Nextrade held its inaugural general meeting on Sept. 29 and appointed Jung Yoo-shin as the first chief executive. The company plans to begin trading products such as music intellectual property, aircraft engines and real estate loan receivables, and later expand to artworks, webtoons and performances.