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Latest Japan news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Japan, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Samsung could set up its first semiconductor chip test line in Japan
New developments indicate that Samsung is planning to set up its first semiconductor chip test line in Japan. Sources close to the matter said that Samsung will use this chip test line to bolster its advanced packaging business and deepen ties with Japanese semiconductor equipment and materials manufacturers. This move will also help diversify its […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
Samsung Display has one less market rival with JOLED’s bankruptcy
As per the recent reports coming in from Japan, the pioneering leader in OLED inkjet printing, JOLED, has officially filed for bankruptcy protection at the Tokyo District Court. The company's inability to raise funds combined with liabilities amounting to approximately $257 million has led to this outcome. Apparently, JOLED has been facing financial hardships for […]
- By Priya Walia
- 6 months ago
Samsung has regained its identity in Japan, it’s no longer known as Galaxy
Samsung is rebranding itself for the Japanese market. Starting today, February 28, Samsung's online store and social networking services in Japan will carry the company's name rather than being known simply as “Galaxy.” Thanks to this new change, Japan is now joining the rest of the world in calling the Korean tech giant by its […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 7 months ago
KDDI selects Samsung as 5G Core provider for networks across Japan
Last month, Samsung successfully demonstrated SLA network slicing on a live 5G network in Tokyo, Japan. And today, that demonstration appears to be paying off, as Samsung Electronic has just announced that it has been selected as the cloud-native 5G Standalone (SA) Core provider by network operator KDDI across Japan. A major advantage of Samsung's […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 8 months ago
Samsung may face issues getting EUV semiconductor equipment to China
Japan and the Netherlands have joined the United States in banning semiconductor equipment exports to China. This move may put a damper on Samsung Electronics' semiconductor manufacturing capacity in China, where the company is manufacturing DRAM and NAND flash chips. The three countries held negotiations for several days under the National Security Advisor of the […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 8 months ago
Two former Ericsson executives join Samsung Networks
The latest information from Business Korea confirms that Samsung Electronics has hired two former Ericsson executives. Samsung has taken this move to expand its telecommunications equipment business by bringing on board the experience of the two former Ericsson executives. Henrik Jansson, formerly the strategic sourcing manager for Ericsson, has been named to lead the Strategy Task […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Samsung, KDDI complete SLA network slicing on a live 5G SA network
In an official newsroom post, Samsung announced that it, along with KDDI, has successfully completed the demonstration of Service Level Agreements (SLA) assurance network slicing on a live 5G SA (Standalone) network in Tokyo, Japan. This is the first time in the industry that companies have generated multiple slices of the network using the RAN […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Samsung rival TSMC might not ship chips from its European plant to Apple
We are all aware of the tension between China and Taiwan. This has reportedly increased concern about delays in shipment and exports, which is why, for a long time, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, TSMC, has been looking to diversify its production. TSMC is already building a plant in Arizona, USA, that will manufacture 4nm and […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 9 months ago
Samsung will supply 5G communications equipment to Japan’s NTT DoCoMo
Samsung has announced that it will expand the supply of 5G telecommunication equipment to Japan's leading telecom operator NTT DoCoMo. The South Korean firm will supply 5G base stations that support all major bands through which the network carrier offers its 5G services. The companies signed the contract in March 2021 and have now expanded […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
Galaxy A23 5G with single rear camera, IP68 rating goes official in Japan
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A23 5G in Japan, but it's not the same as the phone's international version. The Japanese Galaxy A23 5G comes with a smaller display, only one rear camera, and an IP68 rating. In comparison, the global version has a high-refresh-rate display, four rear cameras, and a higher-resolution front camera. The […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
You can now directly pay Spotify for music subscription via Android devices
After antitrust allegations against Google in the EU, it announced a first-of-a-kind billing system with Spotify that would allow users to choose an alternative payment method for the music subscription. This billing system was called ‘User Choice Billing' or, in short, UCB. This was not specifically meant for Spotify but for all other Android apps and their […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 11 months ago
Japan’s NTT East chooses Samsung’s equipment for its private 5G network expansion
In an official newsroom blog, Samsung announced that its 5G networking equipment is being used by Japanese telecom operator NTT East for its private 5G network. The telecom operator is using Samsung Networks' cloud-native 5G Macro Core and Radio Access Network (RAN). This would enhance connectivity and unlock diversified use cases for many businesses across various industries in Japan. NTT […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 11 months ago
Here’s Samsung’s creative marketing for its foldable phones across the world
Samsung was the first company that had success in the foldable smartphone segment. It was the first company that made foldables a mass-market product. While foldable phones such as the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold have their own charm, Samsung's creative ways of marketing them across the world are also worth watching. […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 12 months ago
Galaxy Z Flip 4 and BTS take over five major cities around the world
Samsung and the K-pop group BTS came together again for Unpacked 2022 to promote the new Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable phone. There are no unboxing videos featuring BTS and the new foldable phone this time. Instead, the K-pop group took over digital signages at iconic public places across five major cities: Times Square New […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Samsung chief visits Japan to strengthen business ties and supply chains
Samsung de facto leader Lee Jae-yong reportedly met with a couple of high-profile Japanese business leaders earlier this week. Although the purpose of this meeting remains uncofirmed, it is believed that Lee's goal is to strengthen business ties with Japan. Reports say that Samsung's leader had dinner with Masazuka Tokura on Monday. Mr. Tokura is […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago