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Consumer electronics

Samsung chip employees to get $432,000 average bonus under strike deal

The tentative deal would allow workers to share up to 12 per cent of operating profit as bonuses.
The tentative deal would allow workers to share up to 12 per cent of operating profit as bonuses.

Samsung shareholders vow legal action over tentative union deal

Around 50,500 workers had been set to walk off production lines.
Around 50,500 workers had been set to walk off production lines.

Samsung denies unauthorised use of Dua Lipa’s image on TV boxes after singer files $19m lawsuit

Samsung said the image had been cleared for use through a content partner before it appeared on TV packaging in the US.
Samsung said the image had been cleared for use through a content partner before it appeared on TV packaging in the US.

‘Two husbands’ ad no joking matter for China’s authorities

China is facing a demographic crisis after its birth rate halved over the past decade, and in response authorities have heavily promoted traditional family structures.
China is facing a demographic crisis after its birth rate halved over the past decade, and in response authorities have heavily promoted traditional family structures.

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $19m over use of her image on TV boxes

The lawsuit claims the image was used without Lipa’s knowledge or consent, creating the false impression that she endorsed Samsung products.
The lawsuit claims the image was used without Lipa’s knowledge or consent, creating the false impression that she endorsed Samsung products.

Nintendo to hike Switch 2 price, warns on profits

Nintendo said the Switch 2 price in Japan would rise 20 per cent from May 25.
Nintendo said the Switch 2 price in Japan would rise 20 per cent from May 25.

China slams US regulator’s move to ban labs from electronic testing

The US Federal Communications Commission voted on April 30 to advance the proposal which, if green-lit, would hit devices ranging from smartphones to cameras.
The US Federal Communications Commission voted on April 30 to advance the proposal which, if green-lit, would hit devices ranging from smartphones to cameras.

Electric fire stoves not certified for safety, cannot be sold here: Consumer safety office

Such stoves, also known as plasma stoves, are not eligible for Safety Mark registration and cannot be supplied in Singapore.
Such stoves, also known as plasma stoves, are not eligible for Safety Mark registration and cannot be supplied in Singapore.

Efforts stepped up to grow talent in S’pore’s semiconductor sector, which makes 10% of world’s chips

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan speaking at the Semiconductor Business Connect 2026 event on April 16.
Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan speaking at the Semiconductor Business Connect 2026 event on April 16.

Singapore’s consumer watchdog issues warning to water filter company AOX over false claims

CCS investigations revealed its logo had been reproduced in an AOX statement, which was publicised in its physical stores.
CCS investigations revealed its logo had been reproduced in an AOX statement, which was publicised in its physical stores.

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