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OpenAI Stargate Project to receive memory chips from Samsung and SK Hynix

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

They said that on Wednesday, South Korean chipmakers joined forces with ChatGPT to meet the growing demand for its Stargate Project. The announcements came on Wednesday, after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the chairs of Samsung Electronics and SK…

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy is in talks to purchase US shipyard

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2025

A senior executive at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said that the company is in discussions with several companies about purchasing a U.S. Shipyard. The goal is to take advantage of President Donald Trump’s efforts to revive America’s struggling shipbuilding industry.

Singapore's Temasek has undergone many changes in the last two decades

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 28, 2025

Singapore's Temasek, the state-owned investment company in Singapore, announced a major restructuring of its operations on Thursday. This is one of the biggest structural changes it has seen in its 51 year history. STRUCTURAL CHANGES In 2011…

HD Hyundai Heavy, a South Korean shipbuilder, merges with HD Hyundai Mipo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 27, 2025

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea, the largest shipbuilder in the world, announced on Wednesday its intention to merge with HD Hyundai Mipo, as it aims for a larger share of the U.S. market. The company stated that it hopes to lead U.S.

What are the likely topics of discussion at the US-South Korea Summit?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 25, 2025

U.S. president Donald Trump hosted South Korean president Lee Jae Myung at Washington on Monday for their first meeting after they struck a deal last month that lowered U.S. duties on the Asian ally from 25% to 15%. Trump said that he would…

What are the likely topics of discussion at the US-South Korea Summit?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 2025

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung for their first meeting in Washington on Monday. The two countries had struck a deal on trade last month that reduced U.S. duties on the Asian ally from 25% to 15%. Alongside trade, U.S.

South Korea: The 'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again Package' is key to a trade agreement, South Korea says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2025

South Korean Finance minister Koo Yun Cheol stated on Thursday that the U.S.-South Korea tariff agreement hinged on a partnership package for shipbuilding titled "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again". Koo stated that South Korean shipbuilders…

South Korean officials and business leaders make a last-ditch effort to secure a US trade agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2025

Seoul reported on Wednesday that three South Korean cabinet officials met U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick for trade discussions in Washington. Top business leaders are also reportedly flying in to lobby for an agreement on U.S. Tariffs.

South Korea offers package of shipbuilding and other services to US trade deals in order to push for a deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Koo Yun Cheol, South Korean Finance minister, said on Tuesday that he will seek a trade agreement with mutual benefits when he meets U.S. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent this week for discussions. This is just days before the August 1 deadline to avoid tariffs expires.

Taiwan completes the first sea trials for a domestically-made submarine in defense milestone

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…

South Korea Minister asks for exemptions from US tariffs during Greer Meeting

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 16, 2025

Ahn Deuk Geun, South Korea's Minister of Trade and Industry, said that he had met with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer on Friday and requested a waiver for Washington's tariffs. Ahn said that the South Korean delegation will visit the…

Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilder, targets US Navy orders amid Trump's efforts to build shipbuilding relations

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 5, 2025

Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilder, hopes to increase its revenue from overseas naval vessels to 4 trillion won (2.91 billion dollars) by 2030. It also hopes to receive more repair orders from U.S. Navy. After President Donald Trump's executive order to restore U.S.

US Congress Republicans ask for $27 billion in Golden Dome tax bill

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 25, 2025

According to a congressional aide and a document, Republicans in the U.S. Congress are planning to introduce a sweeping 150 billion dollar defense package. This will provide an initial boost of $27 billion to President Donald Trump’s controversial Golden Dome shield missile defense system.

South Korea's trade envoy: Trump's tariff pause allows for negotiation

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 9, 2025

Cheong In Kyo, South Korea's top Trade Envoy, said that President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve has provided room for negotiation as the country tries to reduce tariffs by talks. The trade ministry reported that Cheong had met with U.S. Trade…

Huntington Ingalls and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Sign MOU for Shipbuilding Collaboration

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 7, 2025

The companies announced on Monday that Huntington Ingalls, a U.S. military shipbuilder, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries of South Korea have signed an agreement exploring opportunities to increase production for commercial and defense projects.

Trump creates office for shipbuilding and offers tax incentives

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 5, 2025

On Tuesday, U.S. president Donald Trump informed Congress that his administration would create a shipbuilding office in the White House as well as offer new tax incentives to the sector. In a late-night address on Tuesday, Trump announced that…

South Korea's Industry Minister seeks exemption from Trump tariffs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 28, 2025

Seoul's Industry Ministry said that the South Korean industry minister asked for a tariff exemption during talks with U.S. officials, while Washington is moving forward with plans to implement new tariffs. Ahn Duk Geun met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, U.S.

Sources say that a US investigation has found China to be unfairly dominant in shipbuilding. This opens the door for sanctions.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2025

Three sources familiar with the findings of a month-long trade investigation have confirmed that the U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has concluded that China is using unfair policies and practices in order to dominate the global shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. U.S.

Sources say that a US investigation has found China to be unfairly dominant in shipbuilding. This opens the door for sanctions.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2025

Three sources familiar with the findings of a month-long trade investigation have confirmed that the U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has concluded that China is using unfair policies and practices in order to dominate the global shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. U.S.

Sources say that Germany is planning to take a majority stake in the troubled cruise shipbuilder.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 2024

Sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday that the German government intends to buy a majority stake in Meyer Werft - one of the top cruise ship builders in the world - as part of its support for the company. Sources said that Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
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