Samsung’s profits are boosted by more working from home

Apr 29, 2021

Samsung’s profits are boosted by more working from home

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From the BBC World Service: The South Korean electronics maker saw more demand for smartphones, TVs and home appliances. But what could global chip shortages mean for its business? Plus, Turkey prepares for its first national COVID lockdown. And, are mining companies in Chile doing enough to help Indigenous communities living around the country’s lithium mines?

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