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South Korea pardons Samsung boss to 'counter economic crisis'

The heir and de facto leader of the Samsung group received a presidential pardon Friday, continuing South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders convicted of corruption on economic grounds.

France 24

China's Huawei says sales down but new ventures growing

Chinese tech giant Huawei says its revenue fell in the first half of 2022 but new ventures in autos and industrial technology helped to offset a decline in smartphone sales under U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pardons Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Jay Y Lee amid 'national economic crisis'

South Korea's President, Yoon Suk-yeol, has pardoned Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Jay Y Lee on Friday, with the nation's Justice Ministry saying the business leader was needed to help overcome a "national economic crisis".

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South Korean president pardons Jay Y. Lee, Samsung heir who was convicted of bribery

With his criminal record wiped, he can formally take the helm of the electronics giant at a critical time for South Korea's economy.

Axios

South Korea Pardons Samsung Boss 'to Help the Economy'

The heir and de facto leader of Samsung group received a presidential pardon Friday, the latest example of South Korea's long tradition of freeing business leaders convicted of corruption on economic grounds. Billionaire Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted of bribery and embezzlement in January last year, will be "reinstated" to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Samsung pardon exposes Koreans’ love-hate feelings for tycoons

Lee Jae-yong is the latest in a long list of South Korean business elites to receive clemency after white-collar crimes.

Al Jazeera

South Korea's President pardons Samsung leader in bribery scandal

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee on Friday, with the justice ministry saying the business leader was needed to help overcome a "national economic crisis".

Reuters

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Bargain SIM deal launches for just a PENNY with unlimited calls, texts and EU roaming

This has got to be the cheapest SIM deal we've ever seen

Manchester Evening News

O2 announces huge shake-up - and it'll make it easier for you to upgrade your phone

As of today, certain O2 customers will be able to switch their phones for a new handset of their choice for free and whenever they want - but there' are catches

Daily Mirror

Cost of living crisis forcing Britons to sell possessions, poll finds

Number of people trading in old items has risen by 72 per cent since last year, survey claims

The Independent UK

Vodafone, TalkTalk and BT among firms ‘failing to close accounts’ after people die

Customers have alleged that household providers have sent debt collectors to recover costs from deceased loved ones

The Independent UK

New O2 benefit allows mobile users to switch their phone handset as often as they like for free

O2 Switch Up is available on all Plus Plans, or added as a Bolt On for £3.99.

Daily Record

Telstra price hikes: Time to shop around as telco mulls more changes

Telstra has foreshadowed further price changes for its mobile users, despite already passing on steep bill hikes for millions of customers.

The New Daily

Brits turning to selling unwanted items to make extra money in cost of living crisis

In the last six months, one in five have traded in some of their old, unused belongings - like mobile phones, cars and clothes

Daily Mirror

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Another school has banned mobile phones but research shows bans don't stop bullying or improve student grades

This week, one Sydney high school made headlines for banning mobile phones during school hours. Phones can come to school but must stay in locked pouches allowing teachers to “focus on educating students”.

Bangkok Post

NT set to launch 5G services in December

The newly-appointed president of National Telecom (NT) says the company will launch its 5G mobile services through the 700-megahertz spectrum range in December, putting an end to the long obscurity over how it would capitalise on the frequency which was obtained two years ago.

ABC News

Telstra profit falls but dividend rises, ASX surges after US inflation cools

Telstra sees a drop in annual profit, but increases dividend for the first time in seven years. The ASX and Wall Street rally as cooling inflation eases interest rate hike fears, and the Australian dollar surges to 71 US cents as the greenback declines.

Input

Samsung is right: Folding phones deserve our respect

Four generations of Folds and Flips later, it's clear Samsung’s bet on foldable phones has knocked the ho-hum future of glass slab design off its axis.

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Reuters

Mexico considering $1.5 billion investment to boost internet access nationwide

Mexico is considering investing around 30 billion pesos ($1.50 billion) to boost internet connectivity, especially in isolated rural areas, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.

Manchester Evening News

Sex assault victims to be allowed to keep mobile phones during police investigations in new trial

It follows reports from victims who say having their phones taken away from them left them feeling 'vulnerable' and 'alone'

StockNews.com

1 Chip Stock to Keep an Eye on as Taiwan Tensions Mount

Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan has created tension in the China-Taiwan region and intensified the technology race between the two economic giants. This might lead to some headwinds for the semiconductor industry, but Taiwanese chip company United Microelectronics’ (UMC) solid industry positioning and robust fundamentals should help weather the…

Evening Standard

Tech & Science Daily: US vs China over Biden’s computer Chips Act

Plus, the unique meteor being recovered from the ocean...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is launching before Apple Watch 8 Pro

Samsung's "adventurous" and durable Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is one of two new WearOS smartwatches coming out on August 26. The other is the Galaxy Watch 5.

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The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is Samsung’s most popular foldable, all grown up

Samsung’s smaller foldable has a bigger battery, the latest chip, and a more useful cover screen for the same $999 price.

The Guardian - UK

Samsung Z Flip 4 launch: popular hi-tech flip phone gets upgrade

Cutting-edge folding phone unveiled with Z Fold 4 folding tablet, Galaxy Watch 5 and Buds 2 Pro earbuds

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