Once a footnote, flat screens grow into huge industry: Asian makers pour $20 billion into factories as demand surges for TVs, monitors: the rise of 'crystal cities'
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Recent breakthroughs in technology have made possible the mass production of flat screen displays for televisions and monitors. Asian companies such as AU Optronics Corp. are building factories as quickly as possible to meet demand . Revenue from flat screens is expected to reach beyond $60 billiion in 2004.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Samsung aims to boost spending after reporting 11% drop in profit
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In an effort to gain market share, Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. is planning increased spending and output. Second quarter profits declined 11% due to weaker cell phone sales and semiconductor margins. However, the company's LCD business remained quite strong.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Samsung Electronics to curb chip output amid price weakness
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Samsung Electronics Co. announces it will limit semiconductor production and production funding. The company expects the measure to lower semiconductor prices and increase corporate profit.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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