In 2005, Taiwanese electronic company BenQ—then operating under its parent company Qisda—was riding high as the world's fourth-largest mobile phone brand. That momentum led to a bold, if ultimately ill-fated, decision: the acquisition of Siemens' struggling mobile handset division.

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the world's first 115-inch micro RGB television, marking a bold step to reinforce its presence in the premium TV segment. Unlike self-emissive microLED displays, this model uses micron-scale RGB backlighting combined with AI image processing to deliver more accurate colors, higher brightness, and enhanced picture quality, giving Samsung an edge in the large-size premium TV market.

Samsung Electronics announced its official financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of KRW74.6 trillion (US$53.5 billion) and an operating profit of KRW4.7 trillion, consistent with preliminary figures. Compared to the same period in 2024, revenue remained roughly flat, but operating profit was halved, with Samsung attributing the decline primarily to weak performance in its semiconductor business.