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January 2026
New Era
Samsung Electronicsforecastfourth-quarter profit to reach record 20 trillion won
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“South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said yesterday it expected its fourth-quarter profit to reach a record 20 trillion won (US$13.8 billion).”
Samsung Electronicsexpectedoperating profit between 19.8 and 20.1 trillion won
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“Samsung said Thursday it expected operating profit to range between "19.8 trillion and 20.1 trillion won", which would surpass its record quarterly profit of 17.6 trillion won set in the third quarter of 2018.”
Samsungcame up withSamsung Health (previously known as S Health) in 2012
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“The tech giant came up with Samsung Health (previously known as S Health) in 2012, which was installed with the Galaxy S3 and has since improved on its features by focusing on recording and analysing fitness data.”
Samsunghas been working ona secret new product for years
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“Opting to embark on the journey of the near impossible, Samsung has been working on a secret new product for years, and last month we were gifted with the Samsung Galaxy Fold – one of the most expensive phones in the world at the moment.”
Samsungshifted its focus ontonew Note 9, Galaxy A9, and foldable Galaxy X
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“even more confusion surrounded the Galaxy Event which was supposed to take place on 11 October, but somehow the South Korean conglomerate has shifted its focus onto other things – the new Samsung Note 9, Galaxy A9 and the foldable Samsung Galaxy X”
Samsungintroducedthe Galaxy 9 and 9+ phones at Mobile World Conference
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“Most notably, the Samsung Galaxy 9 and 9+ were introduced to the globe and although it didn't get as much attention as it should have, we caught the introduction of this spectacular phone that is pushing boundaries and giving Apple a run for their money, once again.”
Samsungis partnering withUniversity of San Francisco School of Medicine for Samsung Health app
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“Also, the team has added a sensor and is now partnering with the University of San Francisco School of Medicine for the Samsung Health app to measure blood pressure and do all kinds of things.”
Samsungunveileda massive 146-inch television screen dubbed 'The Wall'
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“At the recent Consumer Electronics Show which took place in Las Vegas, Samsung unveiled its latest product – a massive 146-inch television screen dubbed 'The Wall'.”
Reports that unknown individuals burnt a snake on the grave of one of three murder victims in Okahandja have revived debate about ritual practices, occult beliefs and "money medicine". The article notes that while graves, fire and snakes carry spiritual symbolism in African belief systems, there is no scientific evidence supporting such beliefs and incidents remain matters for criminal investigation.
Why it matters
Okahandja grave incident debate highlights tensions between traditional beliefs and modern investigation in high-profile criminal cases.
Reports that unknown individuals burnt a snake on the grave of one of three murder victims in Okahandja have revived debate about ritual practices, occult beliefs and "money medicine". The article notes that while graves, fire and snakes carry spiritual symbolism in African belief systems, there is no scientific evidence supporting such beliefs and incidents remain matters for criminal investigation.
Oil prices surged as Middle East tensions widened, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and Iran threatening energy supply disruptions, while global equity markets retreated and analysts warned of potential stagflation if the conflict persists.
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics expects fourth-quarter operating profit to reach a record 20 trillion won (US$13.8 billion), driven by soaring global demand for high-performance memory chips used in data centres and AI infrastructure. The forecast would mark roughly a 200% year-on-year increase and surpass its previous record quarterly profit from 2018.