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Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics is a key subsidiary of Samsung Group, a South Korean multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul. It is the largest South Korean chaebol. Other key subsidiaries include Samsung Heavy Industries, Samsung Engineering and Samsung C&T.

Chairman / President

Lee Jae-yong

CEO / Managing Director

Han, Jong Hee

CFO / Finance Director

Park Hark Kyu

Industry

Electronics, Technology, Semiconductors

Website

samsung.com

Headquarters address

129 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Stock Code

KRX:005930

Year founded

1969

Samsung Electronics’ labour union members chant slogans during a protest against company’s compensation levels ahead of a planned strike in front of Samsung Electronics semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on April 23. Photo: Reuters

South Korea

South Korea weighs arbitration to avoid Samsung semiconductor plant strike

The world’s largest memory chipmaker and its South ‌Korean labour union will resume pay talks on Monday with a government mediator.

17 May 2026 - 11:18PM

South Korea

Samsung union’s strike threat fuels fears of South Korea’s economic slowdown

14 May 2026 - 5:00PM

China stock market

AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks

14 May 2026 - 3:59PM

Semiconductors

Chinese memory module makers ramp up production with new CXMT DRAM

Founded in 2016, CXMT is widely regarded as China’s only domestic DRAM maker to have achieved mass production.

14 May 2026 - 7:30AM

CXMT is also moving towards a domestic initial public offering to fund further expansion. Photo: Handout

AI: Companies

Samsung halts all home appliance sales in China as pivot to AI accelerates

The South Korean firm had seen its market share in mainland China dwindle amid intense competition from a slew of domestic rivals.

7 May 2026 - 2:58PM

Artificial intelligence

From frenzy to fallout: why the chips are down for Shenzhen’s tech traders

As global memory giants cash in on AI demand, Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei traders are grappling with plunging chip prices and losses.

6 May 2026 - 9:37PM

Mainland China

Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies

Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market.

5 May 2026 - 6:29PM

Analysts said the shift in leadership at Samsung signalled a broader transition towards a platform-based strategy. Photo:AFP

Semiconductors

Samsung, SK Hynix flag record supply squeeze in memory market as AI demand soars

South Korea’s memory chip giants warn of a prolonged crunch, with worried Samsung customers already pre-booking memory capacity for 2027.

30 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM

US, Israel war on Iran

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30 Apr 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

South Korea

How Samsung clan made a US$45 billion financial comeback in 1 year

The Lee dynasty is now Asia’s third-richest family, up from 10th last year, thanks to an AI-driven upswing in semiconductor valuations.

29 Apr 2026 - 9:39AMvideocam

Members of the Samsung Electronics trade union walk on a banner showing a picture of Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee after a rally demanding higher bonuses at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on Thursday. Photo: AP

Semiconductors

Asia’s chipmakers feel the heat as naphtha crunch hits photoresist supply

Japanese suppliers warn of photoresist strain as upstream shocks ripple through Asia’s semiconductor supply chain.

24 Apr 2026 - 2:31PM

Shortages are expected to hit advanced nodes that rely on extreme ultraviolet lithography the hardest. Photo: EPA

China stock market

Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC

Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.

23 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

South Korea

After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame

Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president.

21 Apr 2026 - 2:35PMvideocam

Semiconductors

Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, boosting shares of suppliers

Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning.

16 Apr 2026 - 7:05PM

Employees work inside the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai during a government-organised media tour on April 14. Photo: Reuters

Semiconductors

Samsung weighs China overhaul as local rivals pile on the pressure

Reports of a potential pullback come as domestic competitors gain ground in China, forcing Samsung to reassess where it deploys resources.

11 Apr 2026 - 4:07PM

Samsung is considering a broad restructuring of its China business, potentially exiting segments such as home appliances and displays, say analysts. Photo: Handout

US, Israel war on Iran

Helium supply shock threatens Asian chipmakers as economic slowdown fears mount

Iranian attacks on Qatar’s LNG facilities are curbing the supply of helium, a crucial gas used in chipmaking.

3 Apr 2026 - 6:29PMvideocam

Semiconductors

Samsung, SK Hynix step up China investments to combat global AI memory shortage

Despite the renewed investments, the trend may be difficult to sustain as China remains under US export controls, say analysts.

29 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM

China trade

From chips to MRIs, Iran war puts helium users on edge

Fitch Ratings says helium prices have roughly doubled since conflict began.

27 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

A radiologist gives instructions to a patient about to undergo an MRI scan. Photo: Shutterstock

Artificial intelligence

Google’s TurboQuant dents memory-chip stocks, but analysts say ‘buy the dip’

Rather than reducing demand for memory chips, the advance could increase it by fuelling more AI applications.

26 Mar 2026 - 9:25PM

Technology

Asian tech stocks reel as US-Iran war threatens infrastructure and supply chains

South Korea’s Kospi is the worst-hit in Asia, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 11.7 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.

4 Mar 2026 - 6:03PM

Britain

US$2.68 billion class action claims UK PlayStation users overcharged for games

The antitrust claim accusing Sony of levying ‘unfair’ charges on downloads from its PlayStation Store will be heard in London next week.

3 Mar 2026 - 5:25AM

Gamers play on Sony’s PlayStation 5. Photo: Shutterstock

Smartphones

Chinese smartphone makers bet on pivot to AI to weather memory chip crunch

Some Android phone makers are also expected to showcase experimental robots and other AI devices at the annual trade show.

1 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM

Smartphones

Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch

The handset’s launch in Madrid marks Huawei’s renewed push into the global smartphone market.

27 Feb 2026 - 11:08AM

Hong Kong stock market

Korean investors pour US$92.5 million into Hong Kong AI, tech stocks

Return to mainland equities bends towards start-ups and ETFs, versus earlier focus on bellwether, large-cap names.

16 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM

Art

Samsung family’s Korean art collection sees light of day in world tour

Joseon-era treasures and modern paintings feature in Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared, which has made its first stop in the US.

1 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

Visitors admire a Joseon-era drum stand that’s part of the “Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared” exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington. The show features more than 200 works from the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee’s vast collection. Photo: courtesy of Samsung Electronics

Semiconductors

Profits rise for China’s semiconductor firms on AI boom, tech self-reliance push

Domestic A-share companies in the sector are forecast to achieve substantial growth in their 2025 results, according to Donghai Securities.

31 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM

The results reflect investors’ sharpened focus on stocks related to integrated circuits, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and storage solutions. Photo: Shutterstock

Semiconductors

Chinese firms set for market growth as the global memory super cycle heats up

Eye-watering DRAM prices are bad news for consumers and smartphone brands, but present an opportunity for Chinese firms led by CXMT and YMTC.

31 Jan 2026 - 11:47AM

Semiconductors

Memory chip crunch to persist even as Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron boost production

Major vendors are scrambling to expand production, but the scarcity of general-purpose memory chips is forecast to continue well into 2027.

21 Jan 2026 - 8:15AM

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Samsung Electronics

South Korea weighs arbitration to avoid Samsung semiconductor plant strike

The world’s largest memory chipmaker and its South ‌Korean labour union will resume pay talks on Monday with a government mediator.

Samsung union’s strike threat fuels fears of South Korea’s economic slowdown

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Chinese memory module makers ramp up production with new CXMT DRAM

Founded in 2016, CXMT is widely regarded as China’s only domestic DRAM maker to have achieved mass production.

Samsung halts all home appliance sales in China as pivot to AI accelerates

The South Korean firm had seen its market share in mainland China dwindle amid intense competition from a slew of domestic rivals.

From frenzy to fallout: why the chips are down for Shenzhen’s tech traders

As global memory giants cash in on AI demand, Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei traders are grappling with plunging chip prices and losses.

Samsung reshuffle signals shift beyond hardware as China rivalry intensifies

Move comes as TCL and other mainland brands close in on Samsung’s long-held global lead in the television market.

Samsung, SK Hynix flag record supply squeeze in memory market as AI demand soars

South Korea’s memory chip giants warn of a prolonged crunch, with worried Samsung customers already pre-booking memory capacity for 2027.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Macroscope | How the AI boom is helping Asia weather the Iran war energy shock

The war in Iran might as well be over for investors as positive sentiment, strong corporate earnings and the AI boom lift Asian markets.

How Samsung clan made a US$45 billion financial comeback in 1 year

The Lee dynasty is now Asia’s third-richest family, up from 10th last year, thanks to an AI-driven upswing in semiconductor valuations.

Asia’s chipmakers feel the heat as naphtha crunch hits photoresist supply

Japanese suppliers warn of photoresist strain as upstream shocks ripple through Asia’s semiconductor supply chain.

Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC

Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.

After Xi, South Korea’s Lee brings Modi into ‘selfie diplomacy’ frame

Lee’s Samsung selfie with the Indian leader also highlights tech pride, contrasting with his earlier Xiaomi photo taken with the Chinese president.

Chinese investors cheer Tesla’s AI chip progress, boosting shares of suppliers

Shanghai Beite Technology saw the largest share spike among suppliers, up as much as 4.6 per cent on Thursday morning.

Samsung weighs China overhaul as local rivals pile on the pressure

Reports of a potential pullback come as domestic competitors gain ground in China, forcing Samsung to reassess where it deploys resources.

Helium supply shock threatens Asian chipmakers as economic slowdown fears mount

Iranian attacks on Qatar’s LNG facilities are curbing the supply of helium, a crucial gas used in chipmaking.

Samsung, SK Hynix step up China investments to combat global AI memory shortage

Despite the renewed investments, the trend may be difficult to sustain as China remains under US export controls, say analysts.

From chips to MRIs, Iran war puts helium users on edge

Fitch Ratings says helium prices have roughly doubled since conflict began.

Google’s TurboQuant dents memory-chip stocks, but analysts say ‘buy the dip’

Rather than reducing demand for memory chips, the advance could increase it by fuelling more AI applications.

Asian tech stocks reel as US-Iran war threatens infrastructure and supply chains

South Korea’s Kospi is the worst-hit in Asia, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 11.7 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.

US$2.68 billion class action claims UK PlayStation users overcharged for games

The antitrust claim accusing Sony of levying ‘unfair’ charges on downloads from its PlayStation Store will be heard in London next week.

Chinese smartphone makers bet on pivot to AI to weather memory chip crunch

Some Android phone makers are also expected to showcase experimental robots and other AI devices at the annual trade show.

Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch

The handset’s launch in Madrid marks Huawei’s renewed push into the global smartphone market.

Korean investors pour US$92.5 million into Hong Kong AI, tech stocks

Return to mainland equities bends towards start-ups and ETFs, versus earlier focus on bellwether, large-cap names.

Samsung family’s Korean art collection sees light of day in world tour

Joseon-era treasures and modern paintings feature in Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared, which has made its first stop in the US.

Profits rise for China’s semiconductor firms on AI boom, tech self-reliance push

Domestic A-share companies in the sector are forecast to achieve substantial growth in their 2025 results, according to Donghai Securities.

Chinese firms set for market growth as the global memory super cycle heats up

Eye-watering DRAM prices are bad news for consumers and smartphone brands, but present an opportunity for Chinese firms led by CXMT and YMTC.

Memory chip crunch to persist even as Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron boost production

Major vendors are scrambling to expand production, but the scarcity of general-purpose memory chips is forecast to continue well into 2027.

AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks

Macroscope | How the AI boom is helping Asia weather the Iran war energy shock