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Samsung Drops to 2nd Spot in Q2 Southeast Asian Smartphone Market

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. dropped to the second spot in the Southeast Asian smartphone market in the second quarter of the year, a report showed Monday, as Chinese brands expanded their presence with budget devices. Samsung was the second-largest smartphone vendor in Southeast Asia with a market share of 19.5 [...]

Southeast Asian Countries Replace Japan as Most Popular Destination for Chuseok Holidays

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea continues to boycott Japanese products in response to economic retaliation from Japan, this year’s most sought-after tourist destination for the Chuseok holidays is also changing. Wemakeprice Inc., a local open market operator, said that the majority of South Koreans booked flights to Vietnam, Thailand, and other [...]