18 pts Samsung crossed the $1 trillion valuation mark after shares surged on AI-driven chip demand, making it only the second Asian company after TSMC to hit the milestone.
Kate Park is a reporter at TechCrunch, focusing on technology, startups, and venture capital in Asia. With a background in financial journalism covering M&A and private equity, she explores themes such as software development, AI, and deep learning. Kate's work has been featured in various outlets including Yahoo News, IEEE, and Tech News Tube.










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