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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, set for 2027, highlighting ongoing uncertainty and the need for clearer guida...

Evolution Metals & Technologies Projects $460 Million Revenue by Fiscal 2027 as Pohang Expansion Advances
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. has issued revenue guidance of $5–$8 million for fiscal 2026 and $400–$460 million for fiscal 2027, contingent o...
Aolani and FriendliAI Join Forces to Meet Surging AI Inference Demand
Aolani will supply GPU cloud infrastructure to FriendliAI, addressing the growing demand for AI inference services and highlighting Asia's rising role...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Concludes with Record Attendance, Underscoring Hong Kong's Role as Asia's Fashion Hub
The 11th CENTRESTAGE fashion fair in Hong Kong drew over 12,000 buyers from 93 countries, setting a new record and highlighting the industry's optimis...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Opens with Record 270 Brands, Debuts Hype2 Streetwear Pavilion
Asia's premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE kicks off in Hong Kong with a record 270 exhibitors from 24 countries, introducing new zones like Hype2 for s...

Hyundai's New Battery Technology Key to Ambitious EV Goals
Hyundai's shift to in-house, advanced batteries is crucial for its target of 60% electrified sales by 2030, highlighting ongoing battery innovation's ...

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 reports record first-half results with 23.2% revenue growth, driven by K-Beauty demand and successful O2O integration, despite geopol...

Veterans Edu Expands Live Online SAT Classes to U.S. Time Zones for Korean Students Abroad
Veterans Edu's expansion of live online SAT classes to U.S. time zones addresses the scheduling challenges faced by Korean students in America, making...

Global Pastors Unite to Condemn South Korea's Religious Freedom Crisis and Call for Release of Elderly Leader
At the first Joint Assembly of World Pastors, 3,000 global religious leaders condemned South Korea's alleged religious freedom violations and trial by...

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
Human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to voice concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders in pretrial detention, h...

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

International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Uphold Religious Freedom and Due Process
Human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to express concerns over the detention of elderly religious leaders and broader threats to...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Shincheonji Founder on Humanitarian Grounds
A group of European scholars and human rights advocates has called for the release of 95-year-old Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee from pre-trial deten...

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
Rights organizations and scholars held a press conference in Seoul to urge South Korea to review the detention of elderly religious leaders, highlight...

HKTDC August Events to Spotlight Wellness and Global Trade Opportunities
The HKTDC's upcoming August fairs in Hong Kong will feature over 1,850 exhibitors from 30+ countries, emphasizing wellness, global foods, tea culture,...

Big Tech Earnings Whiplash, KOSPI Wipeout, and SpaceX's Post-IPO Slide Dominate Episode 812 of DH Unplugged
Episode 812 of DH Unplugged dissects the market turmoil from Big Tech earnings, the KOSPI collapse, and SpaceX's post-IPO decline, offering critical a...

Coal Imports into Asia Surge for Third Consecutive Month
Despite renewable energy commitments, Asia's thermal coal imports have risen for three straight months, driven by summer demand, highlighting the regi...

Antifog Films Sheets Market to Reach $8.9 Billion by 2036 as Food Packaging and Cold-Chain Demand Surge
The antifog films sheets market is projected to grow from $4.3 billion in 2026 to $8.9 billion by 2036 at a 7.5% CAGR, driven by demand for clear food...

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, arguing it violates internat...

Fiber-Based Beverage Multipack Carriers Market Set to Reach $1.61 Billion by 2036 as Sustainability Regulations Drive Adoption
The fiber-based beverage multipack carriers market is projected to grow from $668.3 million in 2026 to $1.61 billion by 2036 at a 9.2% CAGR, driven by...

Flow Cytometry Diagnostics Market Set 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 rising demand for hemato...

Samsung Enters U.S. Credit Card Market with Barclays, Signaling Deeper Financial Sector Involvement
Samsung launched its first credit card in the U.S. with Barclays, marking the tech giant's initial foray into financial services and hinting at broade...

Faith Leaders Gather in Atlanta for Interfaith Prayer Against Religious Persecution
Faith leaders from multiple traditions united at the "Faith in Freedom" Interfaith Prayer Night in Atlanta to pray against religious persecution and f...

Solvent Dehydration Chemicals Market Set to Reach $2.08 Billion by 2036, Driven by Pharma and Electronics Demand
The global solvent dehydration chemicals market is projected to grow from $980.6 million in 2026 to $2,078.2 million by 2036 at a 7.8% CAGR, fueled by...

International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members
The international NGO CAP LC submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that stigma and unverified claims against Shincheonji Church...

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

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

SDR Drone's Common Architecture Challenges Single-Use UAS Model Across Eight Mission Domains
SDR Drone's unified technology platform, spanning 13 production models across eight application domains, reduces costs and complexity by enabling mult...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that his detent...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Uphold Human Rights
European scholars of religion and human rights experts call for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention violates...

UN Human Rights Council Receives Statement on Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shincheonji Church of...

International Human Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
CAP LC, an international NGO with U.N. consultative status, submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma agai...

Hallmark Venture Group Inc. (HLLK) Is 'One to Watch' as SDR Drone Commercializes Integrated Drone Ecosystem
Hallmark Venture Group, doing business as SDR Drone, is advancing a vertically integrated drone ecosystem with proprietary software and hardware, targ...

Paper Recycling Surfactants Market Projected to Reach USD 1.9 Billion by 2036 as Mills Prioritize Performance-Based Chemistry
The global paper recycling surfactants market is forecast to nearly double to USD 1.9 billion by 2036, driven by rising recycled-fiber utilization, st...

Offshore Gas Detection System Market to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2036, Driven by Safety and Regulatory Demands
The offshore gas detection system market is projected to grow from $1,860.6 million in 2026 to $3,943.1 million by 2036 at a CAGR of 7.8%, driven by r...

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 the shift to recyclable paper packagin...

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, along with a justice minister's public remarks citing a Bible verse, have draw...

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

South Korea Unveils $1 Trillion Investment Plan for Chip and AI Dominance
South Korea's announcement of over $1 trillion in investment for semiconductors and AI underscores its strategic push to maintain global leadership in...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Raises International Concerns Over South Korea's Rule of Law
The arrest and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, coupled with Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho's controversial public remarks, have...

Inline OCR Validation for Packaging Lines Market Set to Reach USD 661.0 Million by 2036 Driven by Traceability and Automation
The global inline OCR validation for packaging lines market is projected to grow from USD 248 million in 2026 to USD 661 million by 2036 at a 10.3% CA...

Furniture Scratch Resistant Coatings Market to Reach $3.63 Billion by 2036 as OEMs Prioritize Durable Surface Protection
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 Set to Reach USD 1,355.9 Million by 2036 as Retailers Expand Premium Snack Offerings
The global private label freeze dried fruits market is projected to grow from USD 750 million in 2026 to USD 1,355.9 million by 2036, driven by rising...

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

Powerline Inspection Robots Market to Surge to $3.2 Billion by 2036 as AI and Automation Reshape Utility Operations
The global powerline inspection robots market is projected to grow from $760.6 million in 2026 to $3,185.8 million by 2036, driven by grid modernizati...

Limited Ingredient Pet Treats Market to Reach USD 1.2 Billion by 2036 as Clean Labels and Sensitive-Diet Feeding Drive Premium Pet Nutrition Demand
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 clean-label ...

Footwear Foam Additives Market Set 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, ...
