The complaint comes in the wake of France adopting a law which states that MNCs that sell their products in the country must respect the human rights of its employees as well as their work environment. On Thursday, two rights… Read More ›
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Apple secures key supplier for Augmented Reality laser chips
In a strategic move Apple has moved quickly to secure its position in the global supply chain of VCSEL chips, blocking off rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies. Apple Inc’s $390 million deal with Finisar Corp, a… Read More ›
The International Trade Commission recommends imposing steep import duties on LG and Samsung washing machines
The development is likely to trigger more investment from the duo, in the form of opening factories in the state, which is likely to create more jobs and funnel in more investment, as a way to mitigate this order. … Read More ›
Samsung Electronics appoints Roh Hee-chan as its CFO
Roh appointment forms part of a larger series of top appointments at Samsung Electronics which has resulted in newer younger generation coming to the helm in one of Asia’s biggest conglomerate. On Thursday, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd decided to name… Read More ›
Samsung to sink in $18.6 billion to maintain its lead in memory chip and next gen display business
With demand exceeding supply, chipmakers are expected to report record profits this year. On Tuesday, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd disclosed it plans on investing at least $18.63 billion (21.4 trillion won) in South Korea in order to extend its lead… Read More ›
Samsung Electronics to build household appliance factory in Blythewood, South Carolina
The $300 million factory is likely to be completed by 2019. South Korean newspaper, Korea Economic Daily has reported citing anonymous sources, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd plans on investing $300 million in the United States to build an appliances factory…. Read More ›
Google ready to invest $800 million into LG’s Display Co
The strategic move will provide a free flowing supply of OLED displays for Google’s Pixel smartphones. The Electronic Times has reported citing unnamed sources that Google has offered to invest at least $880.29 million (1 trillion won) in South Korea’s… Read More ›
Samsung’s 3D NAND chips help rake in record profits
Samsung’s third quarter results expected to touch new heights. Despite Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, analysts have found that this is likely to be Samsung’s best quarterly profits in nearly 3 years. An aggressive sales strategy for its memory chips… Read More ›
Antitrust regulators in South Korea fine Qualcomm $854 million for violating antirust laws
Qualcomm’s business model under legal scrutiny from regulators across the globe. In a significant development, South Korea’s antitrust regulator have fined Qualcomm $854 million for unfair business practices related to its patent licensing and modem chip sales. This is the… Read More ›
Panasonic in acquisition talks with LED manufacturer ZKW to expand its footprint in the auto industry
Japan’s Nikkei has reported the deal citing an anonymous source. Although it’s too early to confirm the deal, if it goes through, which could be as early as the end of this month, it will further consolidate Panasonic’s involvement in… Read More ›