Japan’s Sony Group has surpassed Samsung Electronics in operating profit for the first time in 24 years. Just 14 years ago, the combined operating profit of nine major Japanese electronics companies did not even reach half of Samsung Electronics’. With Sony’s strong performance last year, however, i
Hak Cheol Shin, CEO of LG Chem, has been selected as one of the top 100 economic leaders representing the World Economic Forum (WEF). At this year’s forum, CEO Shin will meet with global clients and partners to discuss collaboration strategies for managing the global supply chain and overcoming the
Considering the key role of electronics in future cars, alliances between electronics and automotive companies, dubbed E-Vehicle Alliances, are being formed worldwide.Sony Honda Mobility, the electric vehicle joint venture of Sony and Honda, held a press conference in Las Vegas on Jan. 8 (local time
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are making strides in commercializing “On-sensor AI” technology for image sensors, aiming to elevate their image sensor technologies centered around AI and challenge the market leader, Japan’s Sony, in dominating the next-generation market.At the “SK Tech Summit 2023
In the premium TV product line, Samsung Electronics’ market share in the Mini Light Emitting Diode (LED) TV market has significantly dropped this year. While Samsung, which had an overwhelming market share, experienced a decrease in shipments, Chinese companies like Hisense and TCL increased their s
In the Chinese display industry, leading companies BOE and TCL CSOT are ramping up their investments in Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) panels, a domain traditionally dominated by Korean firms, especially in the sectors of laptops and tablets. The move has raised alarms in the industry.On Dec. 1
Samsung Electronics has overtaken Apple as the world’s most innovative company. Despite the long-term slump in its flagship semiconductor business, the company’s record-breaking investments to secure future growth drivers and its patent holdings were highly evaluated.Samsung Electronics scored 9.25
SK hynix is poised to commercialize its newly developed bio image sensor, aiming to secure a stronger position in the global market by not only focusing on mainstream smartphone and automotive image sensors but also pioneering unique product lines.On Nov. 21, it was reported that SK hynix unveiled i
South Korean conglomerates, including Samsung and LG, are set to unveil new home appliances, mobile technologies, and mobility (automotive) solutions at CES 2024, the world’s largest electronics trade show held in the United States, embarking on extensive promotional activities.According to industry
LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics have been recognized by American consumers as the most satisfactory brands in the TV, home appliance, and PC sectors. However, the brand satisfaction of Chinese manufacturers has seen a rapid rise recently, reducing the gap with these market leaders.According t
The world’s largest semiconductor contract manufacturing company, Taiwan-based TSMC, is considering focusing its investments in Japan as challenges arise with its U.S. expansion.On Sept. 18, according to industry and foreign media, TSMC is considering building additional factories beyond their exist
SK Telecom presented a blueprint for 6G mobile communications in a keynote speech at the Innovative Optical & Wireless Network (IOWN) Global Forum, a global next-generation communications standards organization. Established in January 2020, the forum includes 125 big tech companies including NTT, So
Despite frozen consumer sentiment in the global market, Samsung Electronics has retained its top position in smartphone market share for Q2. Despite facing a tough challenge from Apple, which plans to release its iPhone 15 series this month, there are expectations that Apple’s product launch might n
Coupang Play, the fastest-growing OTT service in Korea, has completed its executive reinforcement within the engineering organization and is accelerating its efforts to enhance the product experience. The executives appointed by Coupang Play are Rohit Puri, Head of Engineering, and Sekwon Choi, Head
Domestic TV manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have been holding a dominant position in the global market but are now showing signs of unease. This is because Chinese companies like TCL and Hisense have been aggressively competing with lower-priced offerings, rapidly erodin
Japan has reported a 1.5% economic growth rate in the second quarter, significantly outpacing South Korea’s 0.6%. Despite the global economic slowdown, Japan continues its growth streak for the third consecutive quarter. Its stock market has also reached its highest level in 33 years, indicating a r
Large Korean companies such as Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Hyundai Motors spent a record amount of money on lobbying in the United States in the first half of this year, according to OpenSecrets, a nonprofit political fund tracking organization. This is due to the fact that not only U.S. compa
As Samsung and LG are intensifying their strategies to capture the global market for Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) TVs, Japanese companies such as Sony and Sharp are tightening their pursuit. This mirrors previous competition between the two countries in the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) market
Display companies such as Samsung Display and LG Display are accelerating the development of new technologies, such as OLED on Silicon (OLEDos), to preempt the Extended Reality (XR) industry like Apple’s “Vision Pro.”According to industry sources on July 31, domestic display companies, including Sam
As the trend of de-sinicization rises across industries in Korea, Altasia is emerging as an alternative to China.The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) released the results of its study on changes in the global trade structure and countermeasures on July 5, revealing that 14 Asian countri