Samsung Electronics

South Korean stocks tumble 10% from record, triggering trading halt

The Kospi closed down 10%, with losses extending after a 20-minute trading suspension by the Korea Exchange

SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company

Shares of SK Hynix, now the world's most valuable memory chipmaker, traded up 5.7% to bring the company's market capitalisation to 2,082.5 trillion won

Memory chip frenzy sends SK Hynix, Micron into $1 trn club for first time

SK Hynix rose as much as 11 per cent in South Korea on Wednesday, taking its 12-month gain to more than 1,000 per cent and becoming the third Asian company to join the $1 trillion club

Samsung reaches tentative labour union deal, averting crippling strike

Samsung Electronics reaches tentative wage deal with union, easing fears of major semiconductor supply disruptions

Samsung faces major strike after wage talks with union fall apart

Management and union leaders at Samsung Electronics failed to reach a last-minute deal over wages Wednesday, raising prospects for a strike at the South Korean electronics giant that could rattle global semiconductor supplies and the country's trade-dependent economy. Government officials have threatened to invoke rarely used emergency powers to force a settlement at Samsung, where the union, which represents about 74,000 workers, says the company has failed to offer adequate compensation despite its soaring profits fuelled by the global boom in artificial intelligence. After the latest round of talks ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday, union leader Choi Seung-ho told reporters that unionized workers will begin an 18-day strike from Thursday. Both the union and the management held each other responsible for a failure to reach a deal. Choi accused management of refusing to accept a government-mediated proposal whose details he refused to disclose. Management accused the union

Samsung bets on experiential retail, AI to deepen enterprise play in India

Samsung India is expanding its enterprise strategy through integrated ecosystems, AI-led solutions and experiential retail centres targeting businesses across sectors

Samsung hits $1 trillion market valuation, joins TSMC in elite club

The milestone came as the South Korean company's shares rallied as much as 12 per cent early on Wednesday, making it only the second Asian firm after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to hit mark

Tens of thousands of Samsung workers rally, demand bigger AI profit share

Workers have pointed to rising payouts at SK Hynix, which last year agreed to allocate 10 per cent of its annual operating profit to a performance bonus pool

Samsung uncommitted to another iPhone Air rival or Trifold, says COO

Samsung is working on a wider version of its standard Galaxy Z Fold that could mirror the form factor Apple Inc. is planning for its first model

Samsung bets on hybrid AI, open ties to strengthen built-in security

Samsung Electronics has said it will prioritise governance, protect privacy and secure its services to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a 'true companion' of users. The South Korean consumer electronics giant's announcement comes amid a raging debate about consumers' security and privacy in the rapidly evolving AI era. Samsung, which is planning to embed AI in all its products and services starting this year, said its hybrid AI model ensures personal data remains on-device whenever possible, and cloud-based intelligence is used selectively when greater speed or scale is required, giving users flexibility without compromising privacy. Additionally, the company emphasised that trust will grow when AI behaves predictably and securely across devices. Samsung's Shin Baik, the head of its AI Platform Center (APC), highlighted Samsung's open collaboration with industry leaders, such as Google and Microsoft, as a way to strengthen shared security research, interoperabilit

Tech Wrap Jan 5: Samsung Micro RGB TV, CMF by Nothing, OPPO A6 Pro launch

Samsung unveils 130-inch Micro RGB TV ahead of CES. CMF to launch Headphone Pro, Watch 3 Pro in India. OPPO A6 Pro launched in India. ASUS launches new OLED gaming monitor

Samsung plans to double devices powered by Google Gemini to 800 mn in 2026

Samsung seeks to reclaim its lost crown from Apple in the smartphone market and fend off competition from Chinese rivals not only in mobile telephones, but televisions and home appliances

CES 2026: Samsung unveils Freestyle+ projector with AI visual adjustment

Samsung's updated Freestyle+ projector adds brighter output and AI OptiScreen tools, with the portable display set to be showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas

Tech Wrap Dec 29: Google Photos on Samsung TVs, WhatsApp, Rainbow Six Siege

Google Photos to support Samsung AI TVs. WhatsApp web calling support with alert. Rainbow Six Siege servers restored online

CES 2026: Samsung unveils new Q-series soundbars, Music Studio speakers

Samsung's 2026 audio range introduces new soundbars and Wi-Fi speakers focused on immersive sound, AI-based tuning and deeper integration across its ecosystem

Samsung rules out India IPO, bets on AI, consumer finance for growth

Samsung Electronics has ruled out listing of its India business for now, saying it will instead focus on accelerating artificial intelligence adoption across its products and expanding its consumer finance arm to drive sales in one of the most important growth markets. In an interview with PTI, JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, said the South Korean giant is looking to deepen its manufacturing footprint in India and has applied under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for components to manufacture mobile phone displays in India. Samsung runs its largest smartphone manufacturing facility in the world in Noida, which has evolved into a key export hub in recent years. When asked about any possibility of IPO, Park said: "No, we do not have any such plans as of now". While other South Korean peers like Hyundai Motor India and LG Electronics have tapped public markets to raise capital and strengthen their local footprint, Samsung places a preference on inter

Tech Wrap Dec 24: Samsung Odyssey monitors, WhatsApp, YouTube Playables

Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors unveiled ahead of CES. WhatsApp's member tags rolled out. YouTube tests Playables Builder. Google Photos face shortcuts. Samsung Galaxy S26 series. iPhone 18 Pro

CES 2026: Samsung unveils 6K 3D Odyssey gaming monitor, new G6, G8 models

Samsung has announced its 2026 Odyssey monitor lineup, featuring a 6K glasses-free 3D display and a separate model capable of reaching a 1,040Hz refresh rate

Samsung opens SmartThings to 3rd party cameras by enabling Matter support

Samsung SmartThings now supports Matter 1.5, adding camera compatibility to its smart home platform with Matter-based cameras from third-party brands expected to launch from March 2026

South Korean conglomerates pledge $550 billion domestic investment

Hyundai Motor Group pledged 125.2 trillion won over the same period