Samsung opens spigot on investment to capture chip recovery

Global leader expands capacity while rivals struggle to turn earnings around

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Samsung's Pyeongtaek site near Seoul: Equipment for a second memory chip factory may be ordered as soon as spring. (Photo courtesy of the company)

KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics is once again investing heavily into semiconductors amid signs of a possible recovery in the industry, going on the offensive ahead of its more reluctant rivals.

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