Samsung Elec union in South Korea says it will strike indefinitely
Lee Hyun-kuk said about 6,500 workers have been participating in the strike and that the union will encourage more members to join.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Samsung chief Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee was found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul court.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Korean PM to recommend presidential pardon for Samsung's Lee
If Yoon agrees, the pardon could come around the time of South Korea's Independence Day on Aug. 15, when they are traditionally handed out.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Thinner and contrite, Samsung's leader walks out of jail on parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, convicted of bribery and embezzlement, walked out of prison on parole today.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Samsung's Lee faces sentencing for bribery charge after four years of trials
If Lee is jailed, he will be sidelined from major decision making at Samsung Electronics as it strives to overtake competitors.
Sun Jan 17 2021
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 chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee, who transformed the South Korean firm into a global tech titan, died at the age of 78 on Sunday.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Samsung to manufacture iPhone chips for Apple again, report says
After a five-year hiatus, Samsung Electronics will return to manufacturing chips for Apple's new iPhone in 2018, according to a report from the Korea Herald.
Wed Jul 19 2017
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
Samsung's Galaxy S8 series named "Best Smartphones" at MWC Shanghai
Samsung Electronics C. said Thursday its flagship Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones were given top honours during the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017.
Thu Jun 29 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
Remote control: Companies blur lines over who owns devices
Industry executives and analysts say companies are exerting greater remote control over their devices - not always with permission or with the user's best interests at heart.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Samsung probe finds battery was main cause of Note 7 fires - source
The world's biggest smartphone maker seeks to put behind its one of the biggest product safety failures in tech history as it prepares to launch the Galaxy S8 sometime in the first half of this year.
Mon Jan 16 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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024