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Companies & Markets

TSMC CEO pledges over 30% incentive bump as AI profits soar

Workers are demanding a greater share of earnings as Samsung is on track to become one of the world’s most profitable firms by the end of the year.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Samsung’s non-chip union seeks court order to block vote on 40-trillion won bonus deal

Some 89,000 workers will cast their ballots electronically, with the voting running until 10 am on May 27.
International

Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it

Samsung faces the prospect of production delays as well as complications in accelerating the development of its next-generation semiconductors.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Samsung faces risk of chip disruption after labour talks collapse

Samsung Electronics’ union members chant slogans during a protest against company’s compensation levels, Seoul, South Korea, April 23, 2026.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Samsung executives make rare union visit as strike fears mount

Ng Chee Meng has introduced a parliamentary motion that aims to set a clear agenda for AI adoption in Singapore.
Economy & Policy

AI transition must safeguard and empower workers, support firms: Ng Chee Meng 

Samsung Electronics workers attend a rally outside the company's semiconductor plant in Pyeongtaek on Apr 23, ahead of a strike scheduled to begin May 21.
Consumer & Healthcare

Samsung Biologics estimates US$100 million strike loss as unions press demands

About 90,000 unionised workers from Samsung’s South Korean workforce of 125,000 are eligible to cast ballots in voting that runs until Wednesday.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Samsung workers’ strike plan would disrupt chip supply, union chief says

By digitising expertise, companies can scale an individual’s skills across time and location, allowing new hires – even after the expert has left – to perform more like veterans.
Opinion & Features

Highly skilled workers have been training AI – that comes at a cost

NTUC says that since LAP's launch in 2023, it has been receiving more requests from union leaders and members for legal support in areas beyond the original scope.
Singapore

NTUC to help members in enforcing judgments and orders with expanded legal panel

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