South Korean appeals court sets Samsung scion Lee free
A South Korean appeals court set Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee free after nearly a year of detention, suspending his 5-year jail term after he was convicted of bribing the country's former president.
Mon Feb 05 2018
Samsung Elec CEO Kwon Oh-hyun to step down from management
The surprise resignation comes as Kwon was expected to take a bigger role following the arrest of Samsung Group scion and heir apparent Jay Y. Lee in February on bribery charges.
Fri Oct 13 2017
Samsung Group chief to be charged with bribery, embezzlement amid scandal
Lee was arrested on Feb. 17 over his alleged role in the corruption scandal involving impeached President Park Geun-hye.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Samsung chief Lee arrested in corruption investigation
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested early on Friday over his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led parliament to impeach South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
Dozens of protesters surrounded by riot police met Lee, 48, who was wearing a dark coat and navy tie as he arrived at the Seoul Central District Court to attend the hearing.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Samsung chief staves off arrest, but prosecutor keeps chasing
A South Korean court on Thursday dismissed an arrest warrant against the head of Samsung Group, amid a graft scandal that has led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.
Thu Jan 19 2017
Samsung chief questioned behind closed doors in arrest warrant hearing
A South Korean judge questioned Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee behind closed doors on Wednesday to decide whether he should be arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Samsung Group says does not accept bribery accusations
"It is difficult to understand the special prosecution's decision," Samsung Group says in an email statement in response to the special prosecutors' decision.
Mon Jan 16 2017
South Korea prosecutors accuse Samsung chief of bribery, seek arrest
Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was questioned for 22 straight hours last week as investigators probed a corruption scandal that resulted in parliament impeaching Park last month.
Mon Jan 16 2017
South Korea prosecutor delays decision on arrest warrant of Samsung's Lee
Lee Kyu-chul says investigators were deliberating all factors including the potential economic impact from an arrest of Jay Y. Lee, chief of the country's top conglomerate.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Samsung leader named a suspect in South Korea political probe
A South Korean special prosecutor's office will question Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee as a suspect in a widening influence-peddling scandal that may force President Park Geun-hye from office.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Samsung, Hyundai bosses quizzed in South Korea scandal probe
South Korean prosecutors investigating a corruption scandal engulfing President Park-Geun Hye have quizzed Samsung group scion and the chairman of Hyundai Motor.
Sun Nov 13 2016
South Korea orders Samsung Group to weaken or break three shareholding chains
Samsung Group must weaken or break three of its circular shareholding chains which were strengthened by the merger of two affiliates, South Korea's Fair Trade Commission said.
Sun Dec 27 2015
S. Korea court rules in favour of Samsung subsidiaries merger
A South Korean court ruled in favour of the proposed merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T Corp via an all-stock deal.
Wed Jul 01 2015
Olympics: Samsung signs as sponsor for Pyeongchang Games
The 2018 Winter Olympics organising committee secured a crucial US$90 million-dollar sponsorship agreement with Samsung Group Monday.
Tue Apr 07 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024