SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that its operating profit rose 44.2% in the first quarter from the same period last year, led by strong sales of smartphones and home appliances during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest manufacturer of smart phones and memory chips, reported operating profit and sales gains during the first quarter of this year. © Reuters
SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that its operating profit rose 44.2% in the first quarter from the same period last year, led by strong sales of smartphones and home appliances during the coronavirus pandemic.