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Samsung Electronics shares hit 4-year lows on Trump risks, AI chips

The South Korean tech giant is the worst performing stock among global chipmakers like TSMC and Nvidia this year

iPhone 15 was the best-selling smartphone in Q3 2024

Apple's iPhone 15 led global smartphone sales in the third quarter (July, August, September) of 2024, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research, a global tech research firm. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro followed closely, showing strong demand for Apple’s latest models.

Samsung Q3 operating profits soar to $6.6 bn, miss forecast

The world's largest memory chip maker posted an operating profit of 9.18 trillion won ($6.6 billion) "largely due to one-off costs".

Samsung India employee strike continues into second month

More than 1,000 workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India have continued their strike into its second month, rejecting a recent settlement offer from the company. The workers, stationed at a facility near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, are demanding higher wages and official recognition of their union, as per a recent report by Reuters.

Samsung apologises for delayed AI chip production

Samsung Electronics has issued an apology to its investors after revealing worse-than-expected revenue and profit forecasts, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News. The company acknowledged that it is struggling to maintain its technological competitiveness, especially in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Samsung's profit recovery seen weakening in Q3

Operating profit for Samsung likely stood at 10.33 trillion won ($7.67 billion) in the quarter ended Sept 30

Samsung says planning job cuts in some Asian operations

The world's largest memory chipmaker is modifying staffing levels in Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, a company spokesman told AFP, adding that "the adjustments include job cuts"

Epic Games to take legal action against Google and Samsung for unfair competition

Epic Games, the creator of the popular game "Fortnite," has announced plans to file a lawsuit against tech giants Google and Samsung, alleging conspiracy to restrain competition in the app market.

Samsung India strike highlights labour movement's growing influence

A strike at Samsung's Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu has brought attention to India's powerful labour group, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), which is backing the protests and signalling its intent to expand its influence in the electronics manufacturing sector.

March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018

Samsung announces pre-order of Galaxy S9+ in Bangladesh

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S9+ on 8th March in Bangladesh with a grand launching event at the International Convention

February 26, 2018
February 26, 2018

Samsung launches Galaxy S9 with focus on social media

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd unveils its flagship Galaxy S9 smartphone with an emphasis on visual applications for social media, hoping to attract tech savvy young consumers to weather a market slowdown.

November 24, 2017
November 24, 2017

Samsung could be ready to unveil its ‘foldable' smartphone

Samsung's project to develop a foldable smartphone -- which could be called the Galaxy X -- has been the subject of many online rumors. This time, the brief appearance of a new reference (SM-G888N0) on the South Korean tech firm's handset support page has ramped up online chatter, and could point to the product's imminent presentation -- possibly at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, January 9-12.

September 14, 2017
September 14, 2017

Samsung Tab A 8.0 (2017): Features, specifications, price

Samsung Tab A 8.0 (2017) is launched in Vietnam with a $285 (Tk 23,370 roughly) price tag.

August 24, 2017
August 24, 2017

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 8 with smarter S Pen

Samsung Electronics Co's Galaxy Note 8 showcases boasts improved stylus-related features like letting users easily create Graphics Interchange Format content and dual-lens camera arrangement.

August 24, 2017
August 24, 2017

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 8 with smarter S Pen

Samsung Electronics Co's Galaxy Note 8 showcases boasts improved stylus-related features like letting users easily create Graphics Interchange Format content and dual-lens camera arrangement.

August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017

SKorea prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung heir

South Korean prosecutors seek a 12-year jail term for Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y Lee, over charges including allegedly bribing ex-President Park Geun-hye for government support to cement Lee's control of Samsung Group.

June 15, 2017
June 15, 2017

Samsung opens two appliance plants in Bangladesh

South Korean technology giant Samsung is set to inaugurate two factories in Bangladesh today with a view to manufacturing four home appliance products -- a move that can be viewed as recognition of the country's engineering capabilities.

October 29, 2016
October 29, 2016

Samsung keeps smartphone lead despite Note 7 debacle

Samsung maintained its lead in the global smartphone market in the third quarter despite a massive recall that has tarnished the South Korean giant's image. Samsung had a 20 percent market share in the quarter, well ahead of number two vendor Apple, according to reports late Wednesday from IDC and Strategy Analytics.

October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016

Samsung Galaxy J2(2016)

3 years ago, the people at Samsung shelled out a brilliant budget smartphone called the Galaxy Grand, a combination of a 5” screen with better-than-average specs, which became an instant hit in our country. Samsung stuck on to the very