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Batteries
LG Energy to buy more Australian lithium for US EV benefits
LG Energy Solution Ltd., the world’s third-largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, said on Wednesday it was set to buy more lithium, a ke...
Feb 14, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG launches new 14-person dishwasher
LG Electronics Inc. announced on Thursday that it released the 14-person LG Dios Objet Collection Dishwasher," which enhances space efficiency and c...
Feb 08, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Corporate bonds
LG Energy's 2nd bond issue hits record $4.2 bn in bids
LG Energy Solution Ltd., the world’s second-largest rechargeable battery maker, drew a record 5.61 trillion won ($4.2 billion) in bids for a S...
Feb 08, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG Elec named best top-load washer in US
LG Electronics Inc. 's washing machines have been selected as the Best High-Efficiency Top-Load Washers by Consumer Reports in the US, according t...
Feb 07, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Batteries
GM chair to visit Korea, meet LG Energy, Samsung SDI CEOs
General Motors Chair and Chief Executive Mary Barra will visit South Korea on Wednesday to meet leaders of LG Energy Solution Ltd. and Samsung SDI C...
Feb 06, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Artificial intelligence
LG Elec, Upstage to form partnership for on-device AI
South Korea’s artificial intelligence startup Upstage said on Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Electronics Inc. to ...
Feb 06, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG unveils new stick vacuum cleaner with 20% less weight
LG Electronics Inc. released the cost-effective wireless vacuum cleaner LG CordZero A9 Air on Monday, reducing product weight and price burdens.Th...
Feb 05, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Batteries
LG Energy Solution's ESS division posts first-ever profit
LG Energy Solution Ltd.'s energy storage system (ESS) division posted its first-ever profit on the back of growing replacement demand and new constr...
Jan 30, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
Baidu’s AI Ernie to power Samsung Galaxy S24 in China
Samsung Electronics Co.'s latest smartphone series Galaxy S24 to be released in China will feature Baidu Inc.’s Ernie Bot artificial intellige...
Jan 29, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG Elec unveils OLED TV featuring world-renowned AI artist in US
LG Electronics Inc. collaborated with world-renowned artificial intelligence (AI) artist Stephanie Dinkins to showcase art pieces that explore commu...
Jan 29, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Batteries
LG Energy to supply $748 million worth of batteries to Japan’s Isuzu Motors
LG Energy Solution Ltd., one of the world’s leading battery makers, has agreed to supply its cylindrical batteries to Isuzu Motors Ltd., Japan...
Jan 26, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG to unveil commercial display solutions at ISE 2024
LG Electronics Inc. said on Friday it will unveil a cloud platform for business-to-business (B2B) customers of commercial displays at Integrated Sys...
Jan 26, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Earnings
LG Energy leaves 2024 capex unchanged despite softer demand
LG Energy Solution Ltd. will break through the anticipated slowdown in global electric vehicle demand this year with enhanced technology leadership ...
Jan 26, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Aerospace & Defense
Korea unveils next-gen howitzer plans for defense exports
South Korea introduced plans for the development of next-generation self-propelled howitzers to its existing customers as the country aims to foster...
Jan 26, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Earnings
LG Electronics likely ahead of Whirlpool with record 2023 sales
LG Electronics Inc. is consolidating its lead over Whirlpool Corp. as the world’s top home appliances maker as the South Korean electronics ma...
Jan 26, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Batteries
LG Energy to invest in Li-metal battery developer Sion Power
Global lithium-ion battery major LG Energy Solution Ltd. will invest in Sion Power Corp., a US startup holding core patents in lithium-metal battery...
Jan 25, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Tech, Media & Telecom
LG Channels poised to take off in India as new cash cow
LG Electronics Inc.'s transformation into a media and entertainment platform is gaining traction as its free web-based television streaming service ...
Jan 24, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electric vehicles
Hyundai, LG ask US to ease EV tax benefit requirements
South Korean electric vehicle and battery makers including Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Ltd. have asked the US to ease requirements fo...
Jan 22, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Artificial intelligence
LG gets global AI management system certification
LG Electronics Inc. announced on Monday that it has received the Artificial Intelligence Management System (ISO/IEC 42001) certification, an interna...
Jan 22, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG Electronics bets big on smart factory business
LG Electronics Inc. launched a smart factory business division under its research and development center early this month to accelerate its transiti...
Jan 22, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Artificial intelligence
LG CNS launches AI center for synergy of business, research
South Korea’s LG CNS Co., a cloud computing services arm of LG Corp., said on Sunday it has launched an artificial intelligence center to stre...
Jan 21, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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ESG bonds
Woori Bank issues $700 mn in ESG bonds
South Korea's Woori Bank announced on Thursday that it has issued $700 million (940 billion won) worth of foreign currency ESG (environmental, socia...
Jan 19, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Batteries
LG Chem sees up to 25% battery sector growth in 2024: report
South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd., the parent of the world’s second-largest electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd., expects up ...
Jan 18, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG unveils new air conditioner with AI smart care
LG Electronics Inc. on Thursday announced that it released 2024 LG Whisen Objet Collection Tower air conditioner, which features an artificial intel...
Jan 18, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Electronics
LG Innotek, AOE join hands to lead vehicle, XR camera module markets
South Korea’s major camera module maker LG Innotek Co. has joined hands with AOE Optronics Co., an automotive lens-making subsidiary of Taiwan...
Jan 18, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Bio & Pharma
LG Chem to start phase 3 for head, neck cancer drug in US
South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. announced on Wednesday that its US-based subsidiary Aveo Pharmaceuticals will start Phase 3 clinical trials for its...
Jan 17, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Artificial intelligence
Samsung, LG go head-to-head in AI components market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. and LG Innotek Co., two major South Korean suppliers for Apple iPhones, are going head-to-head in the artificial intel...
Jan 16, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Batteries
LG Elec opens its first overseas EV charger plant in Texas
South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. has opened its first overseas EV charger factory in Fort Worth, Texas. The move comes as the global home app...
Jan 14, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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E-commerce
Coupang to resume Rocket Delivery for LG H&H; ends 5-year feud
Coupang Inc., South Korea’s leading online retailer, said on Friday it will resume the same or next-day delivery service, dubbed “Rocket...
Jan 12, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)
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Korean innovators at CES 2024
LG Elec to expand ad-supported streaming service with TV OS
LAS VEGAS -- LG Electronics Inc., the leading global home appliance maker, plans to expand its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) busines...
Jan 12, 2024 (Gmt+09:00)