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Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong sentenced to 5 years’ jail; appeal likely
26 Aug 2017
A Seoul court passing the verdict on the Samsung heir said “unethical collusion between political power and capital” had led to “mistrust in the morality of the Samsung group”
Samsung to invest Rs4,915 cr, make Noida manufacturing hub
08 Jun 2017
The investment would position Samsung’s Noida plant as a major production hub, doubling manufacturing capacity of smartphones and refrigerators and creating 15,000 jobs
Samsung sees 48% rise in Q1-17 earnings at $8.8 bn
07 Apr 2017
The $8.8bn profit forecast does not include the expected gains from its new phone, the new and improved Galaxy 8, which hits the shelves later this month
Apple turns to Samsung, orders 70 mn OLED panels
04 Apr 2017
Apple has placed order for about 70 million bendable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels with arch-rival Samsung Electronics for use in the iPhones releasing this year, as Samsung has the most advanced technologies in this field
Reliance Jio, Samsung join hands to bring 5G in India
01 Mar 2017
While India is still focusing on providing 4G services, this project aims to bring 5G connectivity to all users in the country
Samsung chief Jay Y Lee arrested in graft scandal
17 Feb 2017
Lee, scion of South Korea's richest family, is a suspect in the influence-peddling scandal that led parliament to impeach President Park Geun-hye in December
Apple tops Samsung in Q4 phone sales; Oppo, Vivo catching up
04 Feb 2017
Apple Inc has won the crucial 2016 holiday quarter as the iPhone 7 helped the company beat nearest rival Samsung in smartphone sales, according to data from IDC
Samsung to unveil Galaxy S8 on 29 March: Report
27 Jan 2017
Samsung pins blame on batteries for exploding Note 7
23 Jan 2017
The Note 7 debacle has cost the South Korean company billions in lost profit and reputational damage, in a torrid period which has also seen it embroiled in the corruption scandal
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