Core Viewpoint - Samsung Electronics has signed a chip manufacturing agreement worth 22.8 trillion KRW (approximately 165 billion USD) with a global major company, believed to be Tesla, to produce semiconductors for the latter's next-generation AI6 chip, enhancing Samsung's underperforming foundry business [1][2]. Group 1 - The contract period for the agreement is from July 24, 2025, to December 31, 2033, with details about the client to be disclosed by the end of 2033 [1]. - Elon Musk confirmed the collaboration, emphasizing its strategic importance and stating that the new giant factory in Texas will be dedicated to producing Tesla's next-generation AI6 chips [2]. - This partnership is seen as a critical move for Tesla to strengthen its supply chain stability while injecting new momentum into Samsung's foundry business [2].