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South Korea's Crypto Tax Delay Battle Continues as Investors Push Fourth Time
South Korean investors are making a fourth attempt to delay the country's planned cryptocurrency tax, highlighting ongoing tensions over regulation as...

Evolution Metals & Technologies Projects Sharp Revenue Growth with Pohang Expansion
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. announced fiscal 2026 and 2027 revenue guidance, highlighting a major expansion in rare earth magnet production ...
Aolani and FriendliAI Partner to Scale AI Inference Globally
Aolani's GPU cloud infrastructure will power FriendliAI's inference services to meet surging global demand, highlighting Asia's growing role in AI com...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Sets New Attendance Record, Underscoring Hong Kong's Role as Asia's Fashion Hub
The 11th CENTRESTAGE fashion fair concluded with over 12,000 trade buyers, a record high, highlighting robust international demand and cross-sector co...

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

Hyundai’s New Battery Technology Could Accelerate EV Adoption and Boost Suppliers
Hyundai’s push to produce its own advanced batteries signals a major shift in EV strategy, with implications for suppliers like QuantumScape and the b...

Energy Fuels Completes Acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, Bolstering Western Rare Earth Supply Chain
Energy Fuels Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, adding commercial-scale rare earth metal and alloy production capab...
YesAsia Holdings Replicates Record High Half-Year Results: Revenue Grows 23.2% to US$301.51 Million; Net Profit Surges 30.0% to US$18.30 Million
YesAsia Holdings' record half-year results underscore the resilience of its dual-engine B2C-B2B model and the strategic importance of O2O integration ...

Veterans Edu Expands Live Online SAT Classes for Korean Students in U.S. Time Zones
Veterans Edu's expansion of live online SAT classes tailored to North American time zones addresses the scheduling barrier for Korean students abroad,...

Global Pastors Unite to Condemn South Korea's Religious Freedom Crisis and Detention of 95-Year-Old Leader
International pastors from 3,000 churches convened to denounce South Korea's alleged religious persecution, particularly the detention of Shincheonji'...

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
Human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to express concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders and broader threats to...

Viromed Medical AG Expands Global Reach with New Distribution Partnerships for ViroCAP®
Viromed Medical AG has signed distribution agreements for its cold plasma device ViroCAP® in six new markets, projecting additional sales of at least ...

Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Reconsider Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders
International human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to express concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders in South...

International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Uphold Religious Freedom and Due Process
Human rights organizations raise concerns over the detention of elderly religious leaders in South Korea, urging adherence to international standards.

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

HKTDC August Events to Showcase Wellness Trends and Global Trade Opportunities
The HKTDC's five August fairs in Hong Kong will highlight wellness and trade opportunities, featuring over 1,850 exhibitors from 30+ countries, with a...

Markets Whipsaw on Big Tech Earnings, KOSPI Rout, and SpaceX Selloff
Episode 812 of DH Unplugged dissects a volatile week marked by Big Tech earnings whiplash, a Korean stock market crash, and a SpaceX post-IPO slump, h...

Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge for Third Consecutive Month Amid Summer Demand
Asia's thermal coal imports have rebounded for three straight months, driven by summer electricity demand from Japan, South Korea, and others, despite...

Antifog Films Sheets Market to Reach $8.9 Billion by 2036 as Cold-Chain and Food Packaging Demand Surge
The antifog films sheets market is projected to grow from $4.3 billion in 2026 to $8.9 billion by 2036, driven by increasing demand for clear food pac...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European academics and human rights experts condemn the detention of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee as a violation of internation...

Fiber-Based Beverage Multipack Carriers Market to Reach USD 1,610.0 Million by 2036 as Beverage Brands Accelerate Shift Toward Recyclable Secondary Packaging
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, driven b...

Flow Cytometry Diagnostics Market to Reach $3.5 Billion by 2036 Driven by MRD Testing and Multiparametric Analysis
The global flow cytometry diagnostics market is projected to grow from $1.5 billion in 2026 to $3.5 billion by 2036 at 8.9% CAGR, driven by rising dem...

Samsung Enters U.S. Credit Card Market with Barclays, Signaling Deeper Financial Services Involvement
Samsung launched its first U.S. credit card in partnership with Barclays, marking its entry into financial services and signaling potential expansion,...

Faith Leaders Gather in Atlanta for 'Faith in Freedom' Prayer Event Against Religious Persecution
Faith leaders from multiple traditions united in an interfaith prayer night to address religious persecution globally and domestically, marking the st...

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

International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church 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 ...

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, driven by rising d...

LED Scalp Brushes Market to Reach USD 2.6 Billion by 2036, Driven by Scalp-First Haircare and At-Home Light Therapy
The global LED scalp brushes market is projected to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2026 to USD 2.6 billion by 2036 at a 10.0% CAGR, driven by consumer a...

SDR Drone's Unified Architecture Challenges Single-Use UAS Model Across Eight Mission Domains
SDR Drone's common technology architecture supports 13 production platforms across eight application domains, reducing costs and complexity by using a...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea's Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee
European scholars and human rights experts condemn the detention of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing it violates international law and...

UN Human Rights Council Statement Highlights Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against Shincheonji Church o...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Release Him
The detention of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, aged 95, on non-violent charges has drawn international criticism from European scholars and...

International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
An international NGO with UN consultative status has submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shinch...

Hallmark Venture Group (HLLK) Stands Out as ‘One to Watch’ with Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem
Hallmark Venture Group, operating as SDR Drone, is highlighted for its vertically integrated drone ecosystem combining proprietary software, avionics,...

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 at a 6.9% CAGR, driven by r...

Offshore Gas Detection System Market to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2036, Driven by Safety and Compliance Demands
The global offshore gas detection system market is projected to grow from $1.86 billion in 2026 to $3.94 billion by 2036, driven by rising offshore ex...

Heat Seal Paper Coatings Market Set to Reach USD 3,736.8 Million by 2036 as Food Packaging Recyclability, PFAS Reformulation, and Converter Qualification Drive Demand
The heat seal paper coatings market is projected to grow at 9.7% CAGR to USD 3,736.8 million by 2036, driven by rising demand for recyclable paper pac...

Ice Rescue Equipment Market Set to Reach $1.09 Billion by 2036 as Public Safety Agencies Bolster Cold-Water Rescue Capabilities
The global ice rescue equipment market is projected to grow from $620.6 million in 2026 to $1,090.6 million by 2036, driven by increased investment in...

International Criticism Mounts Over Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader in South Korea
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, 95, has drawn international alarm, with experts warning it violates internatio...

South Korea Announces $1 Trillion Investment Plan for Chip and AI Leadership
South Korea's $1 trillion investment initiative aims to bolster its semiconductor and AI sectors, positioning the nation as a global tech leader and i...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Concern Over South Korea's Justice System
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, combined with Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho's public remarks citing a Bible ...

Inline OCR Validation for Packaging Lines Market to Reach USD 661 Million by 2036 as Traceability and Automation Drive Demand
The inline OCR validation for packaging lines market is set to grow from USD 248 million in 2026 to USD 661 million by 2036, fueled by traceability re...

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

Private Label Freeze Dried Fruits Market Projected to Reach USD 1,355.9 Million by 2036 as Retailers Expand Premium Snack Offerings
The global private label freeze dried fruits market is set to grow from USD 750 million in 2026 to USD 1,355.9 million by 2036, driven by consumer dem...

Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge to Six-Month High Amid Middle East Instability
Asia's thermal coal imports are forecast to hit 77.37 million tons in June, driven by Japan and South Korea, as geopolitical disruptions in the Middle...

Powerline Inspection Robots Market to Reach $3.2 Billion by 2036 as Utilities Automate Grid Maintenance
Driven by grid modernization and AI-powered asset inspection, the global powerline inspection robots market is projected to grow from $760.6 million i...

Limited Ingredient Pet Treats Market to Reach USD 1.2 Billion by 2036 Driven by Clean-Label Demand and Pet Food Sensitivity Awareness
The global limited ingredient pet treats market is projected to grow from USD 559.8 million in 2025 to USD 1.2 billion by 2036, driven by rising consu...

Footwear Foam Additives Market Set to Nearly Double by 2036, Driven by Lightweight and High-Performance Material Innovation
The global footwear foam additives market is projected to grow from USD 1,381.25 million in 2025 to USD 2,967.7 million by 2036, driven by rising dema...
