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South Korea Faces Fourth Investor Push to Delay Crypto Tax as 2027 Start Looms
South Korean investors are renewing efforts to postpone the government's planned cryptocurrency tax, set to begin in 2027, while the National Tax Serv...

Evolution Metals & Technologies Guides Fiscal 2027 Revenue to $400 Million as Pohang Expansion Advances
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: EMAT) has issued revenue guidance of $5 million to $8 million for fiscal 2026 and $400 million to $460 ...
Aolani to Supply GPU Cloud Infrastructure to FriendliAI in Inference Expansion Deal
Aolani's partnership with FriendliAI aims to meet soaring global demand for AI inference services, highlighting Asia's growing role in high-performanc...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Sets Attendance Record with Over 12,000 Buyers, Highlighting Asia's Fashion Hub Status
The 11th CENTRESTAGE fashion fair in Hong Kong concluded with record attendance and a positive industry outlook, underscoring the city's role as Asia'...
CENTRESTAGE Opens with Record Participation, Debuts Hype2 Streetwear Zone
Asia's premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE kicked off in Hong Kong with a record number of international brands, new streetwear and perfume zones, and a...

Hyundai's New Battery Technology to Drive EV Expansion, Impacting Market
Hyundai plans to accelerate EV production using new in-house battery tech, targeting 60% electrified sales by 2030, which underscores ongoing battery ...

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 metals and alloys production to ...
YesAsia Holdings Replicates Record Half-Year Results with 23.2% Revenue Growth, Driven by K-Beauty Demand and O2O Strategy
YesAsia Holdings reported strong interim results for 2026, with revenue up 23.2% to $301.51 million and net profit up 30% to $18.30 million, driven by...

Veterans Edu Expands Live Online SAT Classes to U.S. Time Zones for Korean Students Abroad
Veterans Edu now offers live online SAT classes scheduled for U.S. time zones, making it easier for Korean students in the U.S. to attend real-time in...

Global Pastors Unite to Condemn South Korea's Religious Freedom Crisis, Demand Release of 95-Year-Old Leader
At the 1st Joint Assembly of World Pastors, 3,000 religious leaders from around the world condemned South Korea's violation of religious freedom and c...

Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Review Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders Amid Freedom Concerns
International human-rights organizations are calling on South Korea to review the pretrial detention of elderly religious leaders, warning of broader ...

Viromed Medical Expands Global Reach with New Distribution Deals for Cold Plasma Device
Viromed Medical AG signs distribution partnerships for its ViroCAP® device in six new markets, projecting at least 3,000 additional device sales per y...

International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Reconsider Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders
A coalition of international human rights organizations has called on South Korea to review the pretrial detention of elderly religious figures, citin...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Shincheonji Founder Pending Trial
A group of European academics and human rights advocates calls on South Korea to release Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee from pre-trial detention, cit...

Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Reconsider Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders
International human rights organizations have raised concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders in South Korea, calling for a review of ...

HKTDC August Fairs to Showcase Wellness, Global Foods, and Smart Living
The HKTDC's August events, featuring five fairs and a Chinese medicine conference, will highlight wellness and quality living under the 'Live Well.Sta...

Markets Whiplash on Big Tech Earnings, KOSPI Collapse, and SpaceX Slide
Episode 812 of DH Unplugged covers volatile markets driven by Big Tech earnings, a Korean stock market crash, and SpaceX's post-IPO troubles.

Asian Thermal Coal Imports Surge for Third Consecutive Month Amid Summer Demand
Thermal coal imports into Asia have rebounded for the third month in a row, driven by summer demand from key economies, despite the region's push for ...

European Scholars and Human Rights Experts Urge South Korea to Release 95-Year-Old Religious Leader
European academics and human rights advocates are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that his detention viola...

Antifog Films Sheets Market to Nearly Double to $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 at a 7.5% CAGR, driven by demand for clear food...

Fiber-Based Beverage Multipack Carriers Market Set to Reach $1.61 Billion by 2036 as Sustainability Drives Adoption
The global fiber-based beverage multipack carriers market is projected to grow from $668.3 million in 2026 to $1.61 billion by 2036, driven by beverag...

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, fueled by rising demand for hemat...

Samsung Launches First U.S. Credit Card with Barclays, Signaling Deeper Push into Financial Services
Samsung Electronics has entered the U.S. financial services market by launching a credit card in partnership with Barclays, marking its first foray in...

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

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Shincheonji Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European academics and human rights experts condemn the detention of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, warning it damages South Kor...

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

Solvent Dehydration Chemicals Market to Reach $2.1 Billion by 2036 Driven by Pharma and Semiconductor Demands
The global solvent dehydration chemicals market is projected to grow from $980.6 million in 2026 to $2,078.2 million by 2036, fueled by pharmaceutical...

LED Scalp Brushes Market Set to Reach $2.6 Billion by 2036, Driven by Scalp-First Haircare Trends
The global LED scalp brushes market is projected to grow from $1.0 billion in 2026 to $2.6 billion by 2036 at a 10.0% CAGR, fueled by consumer adoptio...

SDR Drone's Unified Architecture Aims to Disrupt Single-Use UAS Model Across Eight Mission Domains
SDR Drone is advancing a common technology platform that supports 13 production models across eight applications, reducing costs and complexity in a r...

European Scholars Call for Release of Detained 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European academics and human rights advocates condemn South Korea's detention of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing it violates internat...

International NGO Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members Abroad
A human rights group has submitted a statement to the UN expressing alarm that stigma against Shincheonji Church of Jesus, originating in South Korea,...

European Scholars Urge Release of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European academics and human rights experts are calling on South Korea to release detained Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that his d...

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

Hallmark Venture Group’s SDR Drone Targets Global Expansion with Vertically Integrated UAS Ecosystem
Hallmark Venture Group, doing business as SDR Drone, is leveraging over three decades of unmanned aviation experience to commercialize a vertically in...

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

Offshore Gas Detection System Market to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2036, Driven by Safety Regulations 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 7.8% CAGR, fueled by rising off...

Global Heat Seal Paper Coatings Market to Reach $3.7 Billion by 2036 as Food Packaging Embraces Recyclability
The global heat seal paper coatings market is projected to grow from $1.48 billion in 2026 to $3.74 billion by 2036, driven by demand for recyclable, ...

Ice Rescue Equipment Market to Reach $1.09 Billion by 2036 as Public Safety Agencies Prioritize Cold-Water Preparedness
The global ice rescue equipment market is projected to grow from $620.6 million in 2026 to $1.09 billion by 2036, driven by increased investments in e...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Draws International Condemnation Over South Korea's Treatment of Religious Minorities
International alarm grows over South Korea's detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, aged 95, with critics citing violat...

South Korea Announces $1 Trillion Investment Plan to Boost Chip and AI Sectors
South Korea commits over $1 trillion to strengthen leadership in semiconductor chips and artificial intelligence, aiming to stay ahead in the global t...

International Criticism Grows Over South Korea's Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, along with controversial remarks by the Justice Minister, have sparked interna...

Inline OCR Validation for Packaging Lines Market to Reach USD 661 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 CAGR of ...

Furniture Scratch Resistant Coatings Market Set to Reach USD 3.63 Billion by 2036 as OEMs Prioritize Durability and Sustainability
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 OEM d...

Private Label Freeze Dried Fruits Market Set to Reach $1.36 Billion by 2036 as Retailers Capitalize on Health Snack Trend
The global private label freeze dried fruits market is projected to grow from $750 million in 2026 to $1.36 billion by 2036, driven by consumer demand...

Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge to Six-Month High Amid Middle East Instability
Thermal coal imports in Asia are forecast to reach 77.37 million tons in June, the highest in six months, driven by increased demand from Japan and So...

Powerline Inspection Robots Market Set to Surge to $3.2 Billion by 2036 Driven by Grid Modernization and AI
The global powerline inspection robots market is projected to grow from $760.6 million in 2026 to $3,185.8 million by 2036, at a 15.4% CAGR, as utilit...

Limited Ingredient Pet Treats Market Set to Reach USD 1.2 Billion by 2036 as Clean-Label Demand Surges
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 at a CAGR of 7.2%, driv...

Footwear Foam Additives Market to Reach $2.97 Billion by 2036 as Lightweight, High-Performance Footwear Drives Innovation
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, ...