How Samsung's ownership may change as heirs take over from late Chairman Lee
Although the family is expected to maintaining control of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd but their combined direct stake ownership is only 5.8%.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7
Samsung said it will offer 400,000 phones, dubbed the Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition, in its home country priced $611 - about 30 percent lower than the Note 7's original launch price.
Sun Jul 02 2017
As iPhone 8 looms, firms scramble to lock up memory chip supply
Chip manufacturing technologies are growing increasingly complex, raising investment costs yet providing less output growth as some suppliers struggle to improve yields.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 display rated 'Best' by US evaluator
Samsung Electronics Co said Wednesday its new flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone's OLED display has been rated best in the business.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Samsung introduces new features for Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has introduced exciting features for its smartphone Galaxy S7 Edge, including a Black Pearl colourway and 128 gigabyte (GB) internal memory.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Samsung Electronics wins 120 awards at CES 2017
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has won over 120 awards at the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 (CES 2017).
Tue Jan 10 2017
Samsung faces potential class action in US over Note 7
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's U.S. unit is facing a proposed class action lawsuit from three Galaxy Note 7 customers, according to a filing in a federal court in Newark, New Jersey.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Samsung offers alternative phones to Note 7 to appease India customers
Samsung Electronics Co on Friday offered alternative phones to its India customers who had pre-ordered its flagship Galaxy Note 7 device.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Singapore Airlines bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its flights
Singapore Airlines said on Saturday it has banned Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones from all its flights and any passenger carrying one will not be allowed to board its planes.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Samsung's awful smartphone launch is a holiday gift to Google
Google is moving on the high-end smartphone world at a good time. Samsung, the world's top-selling smartphone maker, is dealing with a potentially brand-crushing crisis.
Wed Oct 12 2016
Note 7 fiasco could burn a $17 billion hole in Samsung accounts
Samsung Electronics' worst-ever recall could cost the company as much as $17 billion after it halted sales of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 for a second time.
Wed Oct 12 2016
Samsung's mounting crisis is an opportunity for Apple, Google
Samsung's mounting crisis with its flagship Galaxy Note 7 has left millions of premium smartphone buyers looking for an alternative.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Apple stock hits highest since December on Samsung Note 7 fire crisis
Apple Inc's stock on Monday jumped 2.3 percent, reaching a high not seen since December, after rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd suspended production of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphones.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Samsung halts Galaxy Note 7 sales over fire concerns, tells users to switch off
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd halted sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on Tuesday and told owners to stop using them while it investigates reports of fires.
Tue Oct 11 2016
US carriers halt Samsung Note 7 exchanges on safety concerns
Two US mobile carriers said they will stop issuing Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's new Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to safety concerns.
Mon Oct 10 2016
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024