{
  "id": 851885,
  "title": "Samsung's new foldables take off across Southeast Asia, Oceania",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/samsungs-new-foldables-take-off-across-southeast-asia-oceania-851885",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-14T08:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260814/samsungs-new-foldables-take-off-across-southeast-asia-oceania"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung Electronics has officially introduced its new Galaxy Z8 lineup and smartwatches in Southeast Asia and Oceania, following a 60 percent surge in foldable presales from the previous generation, according to a company statement on Friday. Samsung reported that presales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 exceeded 60 percent, surpassing a 30 percent increase in global presales for the new foldables. The Galaxy Z Fold8 stood out as the regional favorite, capturing six out of every ten presale purchases and fueling early momentum, Samsung disclosed. The company also noted that customers aged 18 to 30 accounted for approximately 60 percent of online purchases of the Z8 series, highlighting the lineup's popularity among younger consumers. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is tailored for content consumption, featuring a 4:3 main display and weighing just 201 grams, making it the lightest Fold-series device to date, Samsung explained. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra caters to users who prioritize multitasking, boasting a 203.1-millimeter main display and an enhanced camera system, while the Galaxy Z Flip8 prioritizes portability and ease.",
  "summary": "Samsung Electronics has officially launched its Galaxy Z8 lineup and new smartwatches across Southeast Asia and Oceania, after foldable presales in the region surged 60 percent from the previous generation, the company said Friday. The company said presales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 rose 60 percent, outpacing a more than 30 percent increase in global presales for the new…",
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        "published": "2026-08-14T04:15:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Musinsa turns to Indonesia to accelerate its Southeast Asia push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/musinsa-turns-to-indonesia-to-accelerate-its-southeast-asia-push",
        "published": "2026-08-14T05:02:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}