Samsung Expects Improvements in 2020

The video discusses Samsung's business, focusing on its memory chip and smartphone sectors. Despite being a leading smartphone producer, Samsung faces challenges due to falling memory chip prices and increased competition from Huawei and Apple. The anticipated recovery in chip prices has not materialized, impacting Samsung's profitability. The company also faces issues in its display business, with LCD prices falling more than expected. However, Samsung's premium and foldable phones have performed well, and geopolitical challenges for Huawei may benefit Samsung outside China.

What has been the primary factor affecting Samsung's profitability recently?

• Increased competition in the smartphone market

• Falling memory chip prices

• Rising costs of raw materials

• Decline in global smartphone demand

Which business segment of Samsung has been most affected by unexpected price declines?

• Home appliances

• Memory chip production

• Smartphone manufacturing

• LCD display production

What has been a significant challenge for Samsung's display business?

• Falling LCD display prices

• Higher production costs

• Shortage of raw materials

• Increased competition from new entrants

How has Samsung's smartphone business been performing in recent times?

• Maintaining steady growth

• Facing a decline in shipments

• Experiencing rapid growth

• Expanding into new markets

What external factor might benefit Samsung in the global smartphone market?

• Increased demand for budget phones

• Apple's new product launches

• Rising smartphone prices

• Huawei's global challenges