Samsung Electronics has emerged as the leader in smartphone markets across South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia during the first quarter. The company topped emerging markets with its strong performance.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong met with Rick Tsai, CEO of Taiwan's MediaTek, to explore potential partnerships in the semiconductor industry.
Samsung Electronics and its labor union have reached an agreement to withdraw legal complaints stemming from a recent strike, including allegations of creating a list of non-striking employees.
Samsung Electronics' union has suspended its strike after reaching a tentative wage deal with the company. However, a group of shareholders has vowed legal action against the agreement, raising concerns about its financial implications.
Leveraged exchange-traded funds linked to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are set to debut with an initial listing price of 20,000 won, offering cheap entry but high risk.
Samsung Electronics is facing a major strike by its workers' union following the collapse of negotiations over wages and bonuses. The industrial action, involving thousands of employees, could impact the company's operations, particularly in chip production.
Samsung Electronics management and its union have resumed talks after failing to reach an initial agreement, aiming to avert a potential strike that could significantly disrupt global supply chains.
A South Korean court has partially accepted Samsung Electronics' request for an injunction against a union strike. This decision impacts the ongoing labor dispute between the company and its union.
South Korea's Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon is expected to meet with Samsung Electronics executives to prevent the company's largest union from launching an 18-day strike next week.
Samsung Electronics is facing a significant strike by its union after wage negotiations failed, prompting the company to enter an 'emergency mode.' The planned walkout has fueled fears of a potential economic slowdown in South Korea.
Samsung Electronics is nearing a potential full-scale strike as its largest union plans an 18-day walkout, threatening to disrupt production in Korea's vital chip industry.
Samsung Electronics management and its labor union failed to reach an agreement on performance-based bonuses during government-led mediation talks, leading to a potential strike. The company has expressed regret over the collapse of negotiations and stated its intention to continue dialogue with the union.
Mediation talks between Samsung Electronics management and its labor union have extended into a second day as both parties continue to face a persistent standoff in their negotiations.
Samsung Electronics announced that its Galaxy Watch is capable of predicting vasovagal syncope, or fainting episodes, up to five minutes in advance. This new feature aims to provide users with early warnings for potential health incidents.
Samsung Electronics has achieved a $1 trillion market capitalization, becoming one of the few non-US companies to reach this milestone, largely fueled by the surging demand for AI chips.
A labor union representing Samsung Electronics device workers has withdrawn from a broader coalition, citing concerns over perceived bias towards the semiconductor division.
Citigroup has warned that escalating labor tensions, including a potential strike and large bonus provisions, could negatively impact Samsung Electronics' near-term earnings and share price.
Samsung Electronics reported a more than fivefold surge in its first-quarter net profit, primarily driven by strong demand for AI-related products and services.
Samsung Electronics has showcased its new 32-inch Spatial Signage, a glasses-free 3D screen. This display expands Samsung's 3D lineup beyond large-format models, targeting close-range retail environments.
Following SK Hynix's substantial bonuses due to a semiconductor boom, unions at Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor are escalating demands for a share of profits as performance bonuses, intensifying labor disputes.
Samsung Electronics' labor union staged a large rally involving 37,000 workers at its Pyeongtaek semiconductor campus, escalating a dispute over bonuses and threatening a general strike next month.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong participated in "selfie diplomacy" at a Korea-India summit in New Delhi, drawing attention to the optics of the interaction.
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have raised notebook prices twice in three months, with some models seeing a roughly 50 percent year-on-year increase, attributed to a worsening memory chip shortage inflating costs.
Woori Bank and Samsung Electronics are deepening their partnership over Samsung Wallet Money, indicating a strategic shift in how banks are engaging with the mobile payments ecosystem.
Samsung Electronics has filed a court injunction to block its labor unions from engaging in potential strike activities. The company is seeking to prevent what it considers illegal industrial action by its employees.
South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) has seen the value of its domestic equity holdings nearly triple over the past year, largely driven by investments in tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. More than half of these gains were concentrated in the two chipmakers.
Google introduced its TurboQuant algorithm, claiming significant reductions in AI memory use and faster processing, which led to billions in market value losses for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning a significant $4 billion investment in chip testing and packaging facilities in Vietnam, signaling an expansion of its manufacturing footprint in the region.
Brokerages have increased their earnings forecasts and price targets for Samsung Electronics, citing strong momentum from AI-driven memory demand and anticipated long-term supply contracts with major tech firms.
Samsung Electronics announced a ninefold increase in its first-quarter operating profit, surpassing analyst expectations due to strong demand for AI-driven chips. However, the company faces potential supply chain threats for essential raw materials used in chip production.
High-net-worth investors in South Korea increased their holdings in semiconductor stocks, particularly Samsung Electronics, while divesting from defense and nuclear shares amidst heightened tensions related to the Iran conflict.
Samsung Electronics' $17 billion foundry in Taylor, Texas, has advanced to the equipment installation and commissioning phase, with the company posting 183 new job openings for the site.
Victor Armășelu, Vice President of Samsung Electronics Romania and Bulgaria, discussed Samsung's Vision 2026, emphasizing a shift from product-centric to experience-centric approaches and the role of technology as a non-intrusive partner.
Samsung Electronics is emerging as a potential beneficiary of a tightening supply crunch at TSMC, as surging demand for artificial intelligence chips pushes the industry leader’s most advanced capacity to its limits through 2028.
Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics have met with a co-CEO in anticipation of a proposed walkout, indicating ongoing labor negotiations and potential industrial action.
US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies underscored South Korea’s strategic importance as a global hub for technological innovation, highlighted its long-standing partnership with Samsung Electronics,…
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Samsung Electronics and AMD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on AI memory solutions and explore a potential foundry partnership, aiming to advance AI technology.
Samsung Electronics unveiled its seventh-generation HBM4E chip at Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference, widely known as GTC, highlighting its push to strengthen its position in the AI memory market. Samsung on Monday announced its participation in GTC 2026 in San Jose, California, which runs Monday to Thursday, where it presented the HBM4E technology alongside a range of memory solutions designed to support Nvidia platforms. At the event, Samsung set up an exhibition area dubbed the “HBM4 Hero Wal
South Korea's shareholder meeting season has commenced, with major conglomerates like Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group convening annual general meetings. These meetings are primarily focused on discussing and implementing governance changes and corporate strategies.
Samsung Electronics has maintained its position as the world's top soundbar brand for the 12th straight year, capturing 21.5 percent of global soundbar revenue, according to market research firm Futuresource Consulting.
For the first time, Google has joined the ranks of Samsung Electronics' top five customers, signaling a significant strengthening of their business relationship.
Samsung Electronics Co. announced a record 37.7 trillion won ($25.6 billion) investment in research and development in 2025, aiming for an early lead in the global race for next-generation artificial intelligence chips.
Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics are preparing to vote on whether to go on strike, amidst ongoing controversy regarding alleged disadvantages faced by employees.
Samsung Electronics said Friday that preorders for its latest flagship Galaxy S26 smartphone had reached 1.35 million units in South Korea over a seven-day period, the highest preorder volume ever recorded for the Galaxy S series. The previous record was set by the Galaxy S25 lineup, which drew 1.3 million preorders during an 11-day presales period. Demand again centered on the premium model. The Galaxy S26 Ultra accounted for about 70 percent of total preorders, continuing a recent trend of str
Samsung Electronics Co. said Sunday it plans to transform its domestic and overseas production facilities into factories driven by artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030 as part of its push for manufacturing innovation. The company will introduce digital twin-based simulations across the entire manufacturing process from materials warehousing to production and shipment while deploying AI agents dedicated to quality control, production and logistics to strengthen data-driven analysis and verificati
Samsung Electronics announced the further expansion of Galaxy AI, thereby further solidifying its vision of a rich, open, and integrated multi-agent ecosystem. For
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are locked in a race to mass-produce sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory, but Chinese rivals are making gains elsewhere — flooding the legacy DRAM market with chips priced at roughly half the going rate. According to industry sources on Friday, China’s top DRAM manufacturer CXMT has been offering older-generation DDR4 chips at about half the prevailing market rate. The move comes as global supply shortages have driven prices sharply higher, allowing the compan
Samsung Electronics and other key Samsung Group affiliates have tightened controls on internal communications by introducing a “secure chat” mode on their employee messaging platform, a step aimed at curbing repeated leaks of sensitive internal discussions, industry sources said Wednesday. The new setting restricts how messages can be shared or stored once activated. According to an internal notice, secure chat rooms block copy and paste, message forwarding, screen capture and the saving of chat
The KOSPI's daily turnover has exceeded 40 trillion won for the first time, driven by a strong stock rally. Despite this, foreign investors have reportedly dumped 10 trillion won in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks last week.
SM Entertainment is expanding its partnership with Samsung Electronics by launching a new monthly K-pop concert streaming project called 'Monthly SM Concert' on Samsung TV Plus.
Shares of Samsung Electronics surpassed 300,000 won ($198) for the first time in intraday trading, marking a new milestone following the suspension of a planned walkout by the company's labor union.
Samsung Electronics, a major beneficiary of the AI boom, has avoided a worker walkout by offering large bonuses but is now grappling with internal debate over how to distribute its significant AI-related profits.
Samsung Electronics successfully averted a potential strike, leading to a surge in its shares. However, the revelation of substantial bonuses for some employees has ignited controversy and raised concerns across South Korean industries.
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union has called off its planned strike, putting a tentative wage agreement to a vote among its members. The decision follows a breakdown in earlier wage talks that had threatened the company with its first-ever major strike.
A Samsung Electronics executive adviser has warned that the AI-driven "super cycle" in memory chips may lose momentum by 2028 due to aggressive expansion by Chinese chipmakers and global tech firms curbing spending.
Samsung and its union have resumed talks following a labor action scare, which has helped to halt downward momentum in South Korean stocks. Optimism returned to Samsung Electronics as negotiations recommenced, easing investor concerns.
Six major business lobby groups in South Korea have jointly appealed to the Samsung Electronics labor union to cancel its planned general strikes, warning of potential risks to the semiconductor sector and national economy.
Samsung Electronics and its labor union are set to resume negotiations on May 18, aiming to resolve pay disputes and avert a looming strike. The company's chairman has apologized to customers and called for unity amidst the labor tensions.
For the first time, Amazon has been listed among Samsung Electronics' five largest customers, highlighting the increasing impact of cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure companies on Samsung's revenue.
Jun Young-hyun, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor division, urged top management to remain vigilant and avoid complacency in anticipation of a significant labor strike.
South Korea's Finance Minister warned that a strike by workers at Samsung Electronics could pose a risk to economic growth, exports, and the financial market.
South Korea's top economic and financial policymakers have called for a swift resolution to a labor dispute at Samsung Electronics, warning of potential threats to the national economy amidst a semiconductor supercycle.
Samsung Electronics is preparing to mass-produce next-generation Compute Express Link (CXL) memory modules as early as the fourth quarter, aiming to meet the rising demand for flexible AI data center memory.
Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labor union have failed to reach an agreement on a pay deal after negotiations. This impasse has led to the potential for a strike by the union.
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking at least $15 million for the alleged unauthorized use of her image. Samsung has provided a statement in response to the claims.
Samsung Electronics is actively recruiting staff for its robotics control tower as the South Korean tech giant aims to significantly expand its presence in the robot business sector.
Samsung Electronics' top executives have urged employees to focus on long-term competitiveness as a union strike looms due to stalled wage talks over performance-based pay.
Samsung Electronics' board chairman has publicly urged the company's union to resolve ongoing pay disputes. This call comes amidst continued negotiations over employee compensation.
Samsung Electronics was the most popular domestic stock gifted to underage children in April, accounting for over half of such transactions, according to data from KB Securities.
As a major strike by Samsung Electronics' largest union approaches, shareholders and the public are lining up against the planned 18-day halt to memory chip operations.
A key executive from U.S. tech giant Nvidia Corp. held meetings with counterparts from Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. to discuss cooperation in physical artificial intelligence.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's confirmation of Intel's advanced 14A process for his Terafab project is drawing renewed scrutiny on Samsung Electronics' efforts to maintain its position as the world's second-largest contract chipmaker.
Economists warn that a planned strike by Samsung Electronics' labor union next month could disrupt the global chip supply chain, risking customer confidence and Korea's chip competitiveness.
Samsung Electronics Slovakia confirmed the closure of its television manufacturing plant in Galanta, citing global economic trends and an apparent shift towards Hungary.
Employees at Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are engaged in a pay dispute, arguing over the allocation of unusually large bonuses and earnings surprises stemming from a recent windfall in the chip sector.
Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with Swedish furniture giant IKEA to expand its SmartThings connectivity platform, integrating 25 new IKEA products including smart lights and plugs.
Micron Technology is increasing its public relations activities in South Korea, aiming to attract investors and engineering talent in a market largely controlled by local giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
Tesla's completion of its next-generation AI5 processor design is expected to enhance Samsung Electronics' role in the automaker's AI chip lineup, potentially aiding Samsung's struggling foundry business.
Samsung Electronics' labor union is seeking 15 percent of the company's annual operating profit as performance bonuses, a demand that could amount to 45 trillion won ($30.3 billion).
Samsung Electronics has restarted sales of its ultra-premium Galaxy Z TriFold in the US, marking what industry observers believe is likely the final release of the experimental $2,899 foldable device.
Samsung Electronics held a design briefing to explain the creative process behind its recently launched Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds 4. The session provided insights into the design choices for both products.
SK Hynix shares experienced a significant 15% jump after Samsung Electronics announced a forecast for blowout financial results, indicating positive sentiment across the semiconductor industry.
Samsung expects an eightfold surge in first-quarter earnings, forecasting record profits largely due to the booming demand for AI-related technologies, despite rising energy costs.
Samsung Electronics is anticipated to announce a substantial increase in its quarterly profit, with expectations that it will reach a new record level.
Active Computer Systems S.A. and Samsung Electronics Hellas have announced the commencement of their partnership, aiming to provide technologically advanced and secure mobility solutions to the corporate sector.
Samsung Electronics is collaborating with K-pop group BTS for their global concert tour through 2027, aiming to showcase Galaxy smartphones and improve fan engagement.
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited Beijing on Sunday to attend a high-level economic forum for a second straight year, as the company seeks to maintain ties in the key market amid…
Samsung Electronics confirmed its plans to invest a record 110 trillion won ($73.5 billion) in facilities and research this year, aiming to secure multiyear supply deals with major AI chip customers and strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding AI chip market by 2026.
Samsung Life Insurance Co. announced plans to sell approximately 6.24 million shares, valued at 1.32 trillion won ($881.6 million), in Samsung Electronics Co., marking a significant divestment for the conglomerate's financial arm.
Samsung Electronics and AMD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on next-generation AI memory solutions and are exploring a broader foundry partnership to enhance their capabilities in the artificial intelligence sector, focusing on advanced AI hardware.
Samsung Electronics’ labor unions will launch a general strike in May, marking the first such action in nearly two years and only the second in the company’s history. A joint labor coalition said Wednesday it had secured the legal right to strike after 93.1 percent of participating members backed a walkout. The coalition, known as the Joint Struggle Headquarters, brings together three unions: the Samsung Group United Union Samsung Electronics Co. Union, the National Samsung Electronics Union and
SUWON, Gyeonggi Province — Samsung Electronics’ annual shareholders meeting opened to applause on Wednesday, a sharp break from last year’s tense gathering as investors returned in high spirits after the stock’s rebound, record annual revenue and a larger dividend plan. At the company’s 57th annual general meeting at Suwon Convention Center, the contrast with 2025 was evident from the start. A year ago, the room was dominated by frustration over a share price stuck in the 50,000 won ($33.65) ran
Samsung Electronics ended domestic sales of the Galaxy Z TriFold on Tuesday, wrapping up a three-month run for the device that was designed more as a technology showcase than a profit driver. The smartphone, which launched here on Dec. 12 at 3,590,400 won ($2,410), sold out within minutes each time new stock arrived. Samsung released small batches every one to two weeks through its online store and at select retail locations, with each round clearing in roughly two to five minutes. Despite the s
Despite global equity market volatility due to Middle East tensions, analysts are raising price targets for South Korea's leading chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, anticipating strong demand.
A South Korean top court ruling, which mandated the inclusion of a key performance bonus in severance pay calculations for Samsung Electronics, is now triggering a wave of lawsuits against the tech giant and its various affiliates.
Samsung Electronics will cancel about 87 million treasury shares worth roughly 16 trillion won ($10.9 billion) in the first half of this year as part of its efforts to enhance shareholder value,…
Samsung Electronics announced its achievement as the leading global television brand for 20 consecutive years, marking two decades of leadership in the TV industry.
Samsung Electronics is moving quickly on its next flagship smartphone chip, preparing production-ready samples of the Exynos 2700 by midyear as the company seeks to expand the use of its own processors in future Galaxy devices and reduce reliance on Qualcomm. Industry sources said this week that Samsung aims to complete production-ready samples of the Exynos 2700 between May and June. The chip is widely expected to power a significant portion of the Galaxy S27 lineup scheduled for release early
A German court has ruled that Chinese electronics maker TCL engaged in misleading advertising by promoting certain televisions as having QLED screens despite lacking meaningful quantum-dot functionality, siding with a complaint filed by Samsung Electronics. According to industry sources Thursday, the Munich Regional Court ordered TCL’s German unit to stop marketing some models — including its QLED870 series — as QLED TVs, finding the advertising violated Germany’s fair competition law. Samsung f
Hyundai Engineering & Construction's Hillstate Pyeongtaek Station Central City is seeing renewed interest as Pyeongtaek’s real estate market recovers, buoyed by Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor expansion plans.
Each step in a coordinated technology theft scheme should be prosecuted as a separate crime in South Korea, the Supreme Court ruled last month, significantly widening criminal exposure in a case involving Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor technology allegedly leaked to China. The court said stealing trade secrets, passing them to an accomplice and using them are not one continuous offense but distinct criminal acts. That conclusion overturns lower court rulings that had treated the entire chain
Samsung Electronics said Friday it had achieved record data transmission speeds in the 7-gigahertz band — a core frequency for 6G networks — in a test with Korean telecom operator KT and US electronics test equipment firm Keysight Technologies. The ultrahigh-density multiple-antenna technology is based on massive multiple-input multiple-output architecture, which integrates a large number of antennas into a single system to improve efficiency and speed. Under the partnership, Samsung developed a
Samsung Electronics Co.'s upcoming Galaxy smartphone is expected to see its first price increase since 2023, industry watchers said Wednesday, amid a global rise in memory chip prices fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. The South Korean tech giant plans to host the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in San Francisco on Feb. 25 under the theme "The Next AI Phone Makes Your Life Easier," where the company is widely expected to unveil the Galaxy S26, the latest in its flagship lineup. Samsung Elect
A long-standing dispute between the union and management at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics, the country's largest company, has escalated over profit distribution for its chip division, following months of negotiations and strike threats.
Samsung Electronics' South Korean union has commenced a vote on a proposed pay agreement. This vote is taking place amidst ongoing disagreements regarding chip bonuses for employees.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI and Samsung Electronics shares soared after an 11th-hour wage-and-bonus agreement with the main labor union averted a potential chip strike.
South Korea is set to launch its first individual stock leverage products for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on May 27, with an initial listing price of 20,000 won. These products will be available at a fraction of the underlying stock's price.
Samsung Electronics reached a last-minute agreement with its union, averting a planned strike over wage disputes and bonus payments. This tentative deal led to a surge in Korean stock markets.
Google has unveiled new AI-powered smart glasses, marking its return to the smart glasses market over a decade after the initial Google Glass. The company, in collaboration with Samsung, provided a first glimpse of the device ahead of its anticipated fall launch.
Samsung Electronics employees reportedly earned an estimated average of 36 million won ($26,500) in the first quarter of 2026, marking a new high for the company's salaries.
Samsung Electronics and its union are holding urgent negotiations to prevent a major strike over wage and bonus disputes, which could significantly impact global semiconductor supply chains. These talks are taking place as a court has issued a partial injunction limiting the union's planned walkout.
South Korea faces a looming labor dispute as 50,000 Samsung Electronics workers prepare to strike over a US$400,000 bonus, with the government reportedly losing patience as the situation risks escalating into a wider crisis.
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the importance of respecting corporate management rights, alongside labor rights, in remarks seemingly aimed at de-escalating tensions ahead of a potential strike at Samsung Electronics.
South Korean authorities are actively working to prevent a major strike by Samsung workers, citing potential threats to the national economy. Negotiations between Samsung and its labor union are ongoing in a 'last chance' effort to reach an agreement.
Samsung Electronics' union in South Korea has decided to proceed with its strike plan, rejecting management's offer for further talks. This decision has led to a slump in the company's shares.
Samsung Electronics has achieved a stunning comeback in the market. However, the company faces brewing political trouble, indicating potential challenges despite its recent success.
Samsung Electronics highlighted how its Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health platform support runners with training and recovery, positioning it as a long-term strategy in Korea's growing running market.
A court has concluded hearings on Samsung Electronics Co.'s request for an injunction to block a threatened strike by its unionized workers, with a decision expected before the general strike.
South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol expressed deep regret over the breakdown of wage talks at Samsung Electronics and pledged government support to help reach an agreement and prevent a potential walkout.
A high-ranking South Korean official has called for chip giants to share "a portion of their superprofits," amidst demands from Samsung Electronics' union for performance bonus reforms.
Samsung Electronics and its largest union are set to resume government-brokered talks, with worker bonuses in loss-making chip units being the primary sticking point, in a last-ditch effort to avoid a strike.
Samsung Electronics is confronting the possibility of its largest-ever strike, prompting labor authorities to mediate between the union and management. A walkout is planned for later this month.
Samsung Electronics is grappling with an escalating labor dispute concerning bonus distribution, drawing international attention. Concerns are rising that potential disruptions at the world's largest memory chip-maker could impact the global semiconductor supply chain.
Samsung Electronics' board chairman has warned of significant economic repercussions from a potential strike, calling for workers to resume negotiations as a dispute over chip-division bonuses intensifies.
Samsung Electronics has announced the appointment of a new head for its visual display business, which oversees its television division. The move comes amid increasing competition in the market.
Samsung Electronics announced a nearly 50-fold increase in its chip profit, contributing to a record quarterly profit, largely fueled by surging global demand for AI chips. This trend is also impacting other memory chip makers like SK Hynix and Murata, who are reporting record supply shortages.
Samsung Electronics is reorganizing parts of its consumer electronics business, including dishwashers and microwave ovens, to improve margins amidst weakening demand and rising costs.
A tightening memory chip supply is reshaping the global smartphone market, benefiting Samsung Electronics and Apple while squeezing Chinese vendors. Global smartphone shipments are being affected by this crunch.
Samsung Electronics' chip production has reportedly fallen sharply overnight due to a protest by workers demanding higher pay, according to a union statement.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon is visiting South Korea to meet with senior executives from Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and LG Electronics, aiming to expand the chip designer's data center artificial intelligence business and secure memory partnerships.
Samsung Electronics has reclaimed the top position in the global smartphone market during the first quarter, surpassing Apple. Market tracker Omdia reported Samsung's 22 percent market share compared to Apple's 20 percent.
The Samsung Electronics union in South Korea has warned of potential W30 trillion strike losses after securing majority status, as up to 40,000 members are expected to join rallies demanding higher wages. The union is pressing for improved compensation for its workers.
Samsung Electronics has filed a patent for a wider-format Galaxy Z TriFold, indicating a potential expansion of its wide-geometry foldable phone designs beyond current models.
Apple's anticipated launch of a tablet-style foldable iPhone is expected to intensify competition in the wide-screen phone market, with rivals like Samsung Electronics and Huawei preparing similar devices.
Foreign investors have sharply increased purchases of South Korea’s major chipmakers, led by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. According to the Korea Exchange on Friday, foreign investors bought a combined 3.33 trillion won ($2.5 billion) worth of the two stocks over two trading days from Wednesday to Thursday. Samsung Electronics topped net purchases at 2.65 trillion won, followed by SK hynix at 441.9 billion won and Samsung Electronics p
Samsung Electronics reported record-breaking first-quarter earnings, boosting the combined market capitalization of its group affiliates to nearly 1,600 trillion won, highlighting its dominant position in Korea's equity market.
Samsung Electronics' smartphone division experienced a significant profit decline in the first quarter, despite the company achieving record earnings driven by a memory chip boom. Analysts attribute this to the division being on the 'wrong side' of the chip market.
Samsung Electronics has projected an eight-fold increase in its first-quarter profit, attributing the significant growth to strong demand and rising prices for AI chips.
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are intensifying their focus on artificial intelligence and platform strategies to compete in the premium TV segment, as a new alliance between Sony and TCL is set to heighten market competition amidst slowing global demand.
Samsung Electronics is anticipated to report a significant surge in its quarterly profit, potentially reaching a record level, indicating strong financial performance.
Samsung Electronics announced it will supply high-efficiency heat pump air conditioning solutions for a major residential redevelopment project in Cornwall, England, which involves repurposing a former mining site.
Samsung Electronics Co. announced plans to cancel 14.5 trillion won ($9.5 billion) worth of its treasury stocks as part of a buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value. This involves approximately 73.3 million common stocks and 13.6 million preferred stocks.
Harman International, an automotive affiliate of Samsung Electronics, plans to invest 131 million euros in Hungary for research and development projects aimed at the European market. This move is part of its strategy to expand its automotive presence in Europe.
Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group have launched a Car-to-Home Service, allowing drivers to control home appliances from their vehicles, building on their existing Home-to-Car feature.
Samsung Life Insurance and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance announced plans to sell a combined 1.5 trillion won ($1 billion) stake in Samsung Electronics after the chipmaker’s treasury share cancellation pushed up their ownership ratios.
Sources indicate that Samsung Electronics plans to close its television manufacturing plant located in Slovakia, impacting its European production operations.
Samsung Electronics announced it has held the top position in the global commercial display market for 17 consecutive years, securing a 35.2 percent share with 2.5 million units shipped.
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Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering entering into longer-term deals for memory chips in an effort to stabilize its supply chain and ensure consistent availability.
Samsung Electronics announced that its Galaxy S26 Ultra received the 'Best in Show' award at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona.
SK hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics as the most preferred employer among South Korean job seekers, underscoring the rising appeal of semiconductor companies amid the global artificial intelligence boom. According to a survey released by job platform Saramin on Monday, 20 percent of the 2,304 respondents selected SK hynix as their top employer of choice. It marks the first time the memory chipmaker has surpassed Samsung Electronics, which had held the top spot since the survey began, Saram
The world suddenly cannot get enough memory chips. Artificial intelligence data centers are consuming unprecedented volumes of DRAM, pushing prices higher and squeezing supply for everything from smartphones to laptops. The two companies at the center of that boom, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, earned more than 72.1 trillion won ($48.7 billion) in operating profit last year. And yet the shortage continues. The question seems obvious. If demand is booming and profits are soaring, why not simp
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been named the sole Korean on Forbes' world's 100 richest people list this year, with an estimated net worth of $27 billion.
Samsung Electronics’ labor unions will hold a strike authorization vote starting Monday as they move toward a possible general strike in May. The unions’ joint struggle headquarters said Friday that a vote on industrial action will take place from Monday to March 18, with the aim of securing the legal right to strike by mid-March. If more than half of all union members approve the move, the unions plan to stage a large-scale rally of members in April and proceed with a general strike in May. “Th
Wage negotiations between management at Samsung Electronics and its labor union have collapsed after the two sides failed to reach an agreement in mediation with the National Labor Relations Commission, raising the possibility of a walkout for the first time in two years. The commission, a quasi-judicial body tasked with mediating labor-management disputes, decided to suspend the process on Wednesday, following the second round of talks a day earlier. Samsung Electronics management and labor rep
Samsung Electronics and Corning are entering a new phase of their partnership, driven by the increasing demand for optical fiber used in AI data centers.
While high-profile Korean startups such as Toss and Yanolja chase Wall Street valuations — following Coupang’s US listing — a British chip-equipment maker is betting on Seoul instead. TeraView, a UK firm that commercialized terahertz technology for ultraprecision semiconductor inspection, chose to list on Kosdaq rather than in London or New York. The company counts Samsung Electronics, Intel and Nvidia among its customers, supplying critical components used in advanced chip manufacturing. “TeraV
Samsung Group affiliates are bracing for a new wave of severance pay lawsuits after the Supreme Court ruled last month that Samsung Electronics’ target-based bonus must be treated as wages when calculating retirement pay. Legal sources said Thursday that unions and former employees at Samsung Electronics Service, Samsung Fire and Samsung SDS are consulting with law firm A Pro on potential claims seeking additional severance. The legal turning point came Jan. 29, when the Supreme Court held that