Samsung taking the semi-conductor lead. - In a recent study, US consultants IC Insights highlighted the dynamism of South-Korean company Samsung in the field of semi-conductors, which now accounts for 19% of its global income, US$32.67 billion in 2010, up 54% on 2009. This is the biggest rise among the world's top 5 in the semi-conductor industry and this growth is now directly challenging the world's clear leader in recent years, Intel of the US. Although Intel's growth remains impressive,...