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South Korea's Crypto Tax Delay Battle Continues as Investors Push for Fourth Postponement
Investors are making a fourth attempt to delay South Korea's crypto tax, highlighting ongoing tensions over taxation of digital assets despite the gov...

Evolution Metals & Technologies Guides Fiscal 2027 Revenue of Up to $460 Million as Pohang Expansion Advances
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. issued fiscal 2026 and 2027 revenue guidance, signaling a major production ramp that could significantly boost i...
Aolani and FriendliAI Partner to Meet Soaring AI Inference Demand
Aolani will supply GPU cloud infrastructure to FriendliAI, addressing the critical compute shortage for production-scale AI inference and highlighting...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Sets New Attendance Record with Over 12,000 Buyers, Highlighting Hong Kong's Role as Asia's Fashion Hub
The 11th CENTRESTAGE concluded with record attendance and strong buyer interest from emerging markets, underscoring Hong Kong's position as a premier ...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Opens with Record Participation and New Hype2 Pavilion
CENTRESTAGE, Asia's premier fashion event, opens in Hong Kong with a record 270 brands from 24 countries, debuting the Hype2 streetwear pavilion and f...

Hyundai's Battery Push Signals Accelerating EV Transition
Hyundai's plan to ramp up EV production with new in-house battery tech underscores the critical role of advanced batteries in meeting ambitious electr...

Energy Fuels Completes Acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, Bolstering Western Rare Earth Supply Chain
The completion of Energy Fuels' acquisition of ASM marks a pivotal step in establishing a fully integrated Western rare earth supply chain, with immed...
YesAsia Holdings Reports Record First-Half Results with 23.2% Revenue Growth, Driven by K-Beauty Demand and O2O Strategy
YesAsia Holdings' strong first-half performance, marked by a 23.2% revenue increase and 30.0% profit surge, underscores the resilience of the K-Beauty...

Veterans Edu Expands Live Online SAT Classes for Korean Students in U.S. Time Zones
Veterans Edu has expanded its live online SAT program with dedicated U.S. time-zone sections, enabling Korean students in America to attend real-time ...

Global Pastors Rally in Defense of South Korean Religious Freedom, Condemning Detention of 95-Year-Old Leader
The first Joint Assembly of World Pastors convened to denounce alleged violations of religious freedom in South Korea, particularly the detention of S...

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
Human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul, calling on South Korean authorities to review the detention of elderly religious leaders ...

Viromed Medical AG Expands Global Reach with New Distribution Partnerships for ViroCAP®
Viromed Medical AG signs distribution agreements for its cold plasma device ViroCAP® in six new markets, expecting at least 3,000 additional device sa...

Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Uphold Religious Freedom Amid Detention Concerns
International human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to raise alarms over the treatment of elderly religious leaders and broader ...

International Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Shincheonji Founder Pending Trial
A group of European scholars and human rights advocates calls for the release of 95-year-old Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee from pre-trial detention,...

International Rights Groups Condemn Treatment of Elderly Religious Leaders in South Korea
A coalition of international human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to raise concerns over the detention of elderly religious lea...

HKTDC August Fairs to Spotlight Wellness and Global Trade Opportunities
The HKTDC's August events, including Food Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo, will focus on wellness trends and expand global participation, highlighting...

Big Tech Earnings Whiplash, KOSPI Wipeout, and a SpaceX Rug Pull Dominate Episode 812 of DH Unplugged
Episode 812 of DH Unplugged dissects volatile markets driven by Big Tech earnings, a Korean stock market crash, and a controversial SpaceX post-IPO sl...

Coal Imports into Asia Continue Their Rebound
Asia's thermal coal imports surge for a third month, driven by summer demand, highlighting the region's continued reliance on coal despite renewable c...

Antifog Films Sheets Market to Reach USD 8.9 Billion by 2036, Driven by Food Packaging and Cold-Chain Demand
The global antifog films sheets market is projected to grow from USD 4.3 billion in 2026 to USD 8.9 billion by 2036 at a 7.5% CAGR, driven by increasi...

European Scholars Demand Release of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European academics and human rights experts are urging South Korea to release Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention violates ...

Fiber-Based Beverage Multipack Carriers Market Expected to Reach USD 1.61 Billion by 2036 Driven by Sustainability Regulations and Brand Commitments
The global fiber-based beverage multipack carriers market is projected to grow from USD 668.3 million in 2026 to USD 1,610.0 million by 2036 at a 9.2%...

Flow Cytometry Diagnostics Market to Reach USD 3.5 Billion by 2036 Driven by MRD Testing and Multiparametric Analysis
The flow cytometry diagnostics market is projected to grow from USD 1.5 billion in 2026 to USD 3.5 billion by 2036, driven by increasing demand for he...

Samsung Launches First U.S. Credit Card with Barclays, Signaling Deeper Financial Services Push
Samsung entered the U.S. credit card market through a partnership with Barclays, marking its expansion into financial services and potentially influen...

Faith Leaders Unite in 'Faith in Freedom' Prayer Event to Stand Against Religious Persecution
Faith leaders from multiple traditions gathered in Atlanta for an interfaith prayer event to address religious persecution globally, including cases i...

Solvent Dehydration Chemicals Market to Reach USD 2,078.2 Million by 2036 as Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and High-Purity Solvent Recovery Accelerate Global Demand
The global solvent dehydration chemicals market is projected to grow from USD 980.6 million in 2026 to USD 2,078.2 million by 2036 at a 7.8% CAGR, dri...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader, Warn of Damage to South Korea's Reputation
European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old chairman of Shincheonji Church, arg...

International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members
The international NGO CAP LC submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shincheonji Church of Jesus ...

LED Scalp Brushes Market to Reach $2.6 Billion by 2036, Driven by Scalp-First Haircare and At-Home Light Therapy
The global LED scalp brushes market is forecast to grow at a 10.0% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, reaching $2.6 billion, as consumers adopt scalp-first routi...

SDR Drone’s Unified Architecture Challenges Single-Use UAS Model Across Eight Mission Domains
SDR Drone’s common technology platform powers 13 production models across eight applications, reducing costs and enabling fleets to shift missions via...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Release Lee Man-hee
European academics and human rights experts are calling on South Korea to release Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention viola...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Chairman, Warn of Damage to South Korea's Reputation
European academics and human rights experts call for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that detaining a 95-year-old on n...

International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members at UN
An international NGO with UN consultative status submitted a statement to the Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma from South Korea aga...

U.N. Rights Body Urges Evidence-Based Treatment of Shincheonji Church Amid Global Discrimination Concerns
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shincheonji Church ...

Hallmark Venture Group's SDR Drone Seeks to Disrupt UAS Market with Integrated Ecosystem
SDR Drone, under Hallmark Venture Group (HLLK), is commercializing a vertically integrated drone ecosystem combining proprietary software, avionics, a...

Paper Recycling Surfactants Market to Nearly Double to $1.9 Billion by 2036 as Mills Prioritize Performance Chemistry
The global paper recycling surfactants market is projected to grow from $980.7 million in 2026 to $1,911.2 million by 2036, driven by rising recycled-...

Offshore Gas Detection System Market to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2036, Driven by Safety Mandates and Digital Monitoring
The offshore gas detection system market is projected to grow from $1.86 billion in 2026 to $3.94 billion by 2036 at a CAGR of 7.8%, fueled by rising ...

Heat Seal Paper Coatings Market Set to Reach USD 3,736.8 Million by 2036 as Demand for Recyclable Food Packaging Accelerates
The heat seal paper coatings market is projected to grow at 9.7% CAGR to USD 3,736.8 million by 2036, driven by recyclability goals, PFAS reformulatio...

Ice Rescue Equipment Market Set to Reach $1.09 Billion by 2036 as Public Safety Agencies Enhance Cold-Water Preparedness
The global ice rescue equipment market is projected to grow at a 5.8% CAGR from $620.6 million in 2026 to $1,090.6 million by 2036, driven by increase...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Concerns Over South Korea's Justice System
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, coupled with the Justice Minister's public remarks quoting a Bible verse, has ...

South Korea Commits Over $1 Trillion to Semiconductor and AI Dominance
South Korea unveils a massive investment plan exceeding $1 trillion to bolster its chip and AI sectors, aiming to maintain a competitive edge in the g...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Criticism Over South Korea's Legal Actions
International criticism mounts as South Korea detains and prosecutes 95-year-old Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, with concerns over proportiona...

Inline OCR Validation for Packaging Lines Market Projected to Reach USD 661.0 Million by 2036 Driven by Traceability Compliance and Automation
The market for inline OCR validation on packaging lines is poised for significant growth, driven by regulatory demands for traceability, migration to ...

Furniture Scratch Resistant Coatings Market to Reach USD 3.63 Billion by 2036 as OEMs Prioritize Durable Surface Protection and Low-Emission Technologies
The global furniture scratch resistant coatings market is projected to grow from USD 1.74 billion in 2025 to USD 3.63 billion by 2036, driven by OEMs'...

Private Label Freeze Dried Fruits Market to Reach USD 1,355.9 Million by 2036 as Retail Brands Expand Premium Fruit Snack Offerings
Growing consumer demand for healthy, convenient snacks is driving the private label freeze dried fruits market, projected to grow from $750 million in...

Asia’s Thermal Coal Imports Surge to Six-Month High Amid Geopolitical Disruptions
Asia's thermal coal imports are forecast to reach 77.37 million tons in June, the highest in six months, driven by Japan and South Korea as geopolitic...

Powerline Inspection Robots Market Set to Surge to USD 3.2 Billion by 2036 Driven by Grid Modernization and AI Integration
The global powerline inspection robots market is projected to grow from USD 760.6 million in 2026 to USD 3,185.8 million by 2036, driven by grid moder...

Limited Ingredient Pet Treats Market Projected to Reach USD 1.2 Billion by 2036 Driven by Clean-Label Demand and Food Sensitivity Awareness
The global limited ingredient pet treats market is forecast to grow at a 7.2% CAGR from USD 559.8 million in 2025 to USD 1.2 billion by 2036, driven b...

Footwear Foam Additives Market Expected to Reach $2.97 Billion by 2036, Driven by Lightweight and High-Performance Footwear Trends
The global footwear foam additives market is projected to grow from $1.38 billion in 2025 to $2.97 billion by 2036, driven by demand for lightweight, ...
