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South Korea's Crypto Tax Delay Battle Continues as Investors Push for Postponement
South Korean investors are making a fourth attempt to delay the country's planned cryptocurrency tax, highlighting ongoing tensions between the govern...

Evolution Metals & Technologies Projects $400M-$460M Fiscal 2027 Revenue as Pohang Expansion Advances
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. provides initial revenue guidance for fiscal 2026 and 2027, reflecting its Pohang expansion that will increase r...
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 AI inference and highlighting Asia'...

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 buyers and record participation, highlighting robust demand for fashion sourcing and cros...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Opens with Record Participation and New Hype2 Pavilion
CENTRESTAGE, Asia's premier fashion event, opened in Hong Kong with a record number of exhibitors, a new streetwear pavilion, and a focus on sustainab...

Hyundai's New Battery Tech Could Accelerate EV Adoption and Signal Industry Shift
Hyundai's push to increase EV sales to 60% by 2030 using new in-house battery technology underscores the critical role of battery innovation in meetin...

Energy Fuels Completes Acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, Bolstering Western Rare Earth Supply Chain
Energy Fuels Inc. has completed its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, adding commercial-scale rare earth metals and alloys capabilities a...
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' strong first-half results underscore the resilience of its dual-engine B2C-B2B model and strategic logistics investments, positionin...

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 North American time zones, enabling Korean students in the U.S. to participate in real-t...

Global Pastors Condemn South Korea's Religious Freedom Crisis, Demand Release of 95-Year-Old Leader
At the first Joint Assembly of World Pastors, 3,000 clergy from around the world denounced the trial by public opinion and human rights violations in ...

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 about the treatment of elderly religious leaders, including the detentio...

Viromed Medical Expands Global Reach with New Distribution Partnerships for ViroCAP® in Six Additional Markets
Viromed Medical AG signs distribution agreements for its cold plasma device ViroCAP® in Spain, Portugal, Greece, the Balkans, Romania, and Saudi Arabi...

International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Uphold Religious Freedom and Due Process
Human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to voice concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders in pretrial detention, c...

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

Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Reconsider Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders
International human rights organizations have voiced concerns over South Korea's treatment of elderly religious figures, calling for adherence to inte...

HKTDC August Events to Spotlight Wellness and Global Trade
The HKTDC's five August fairs in Hong Kong, featuring over 1,850 exhibitors, will emphasize wellness and living under the theme 'Live Well. Stay Well,...

Big Tech Earnings Whiplash, KOSPI Wipeout, and a SpaceX Rug Pull: DH Unplugged Episode 812 Dissects Market Chaos
Episode 812 of DH Unplugged analyzes the volatile market reactions to Big Tech earnings, the KOSPI crash, and SpaceX's post-IPO decline, highlighting ...

Coal Imports into Asia Continue Their Rebound
Asian thermal coal imports have surged for a third consecutive month, driven by summer demand from Japan and South Korea, despite the region's renewab...

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

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

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 $1,610.0 million by 2036, driven by beve...

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

Samsung Enters U.S. Credit Card Market with Barclays, Signaling Expansion into Financial Services
Samsung launched its first credit card in the U.S. with Barclays, marking its initial foray into financial services and hinting at broader plans in th...

Faith Leaders Unite in Atlanta for Interfaith Prayer Against Religious Persecution
Faith leaders from multiple traditions gathered in Atlanta for an interfaith prayer event to stand against religious persecution, highlighting cases i...

Solvent Dehydration Chemicals Market Set to Double to USD 2.1 Billion by 2036 Driven by Pharma and Semiconductor Demands
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 increasi...

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 ...

Rights Group Raises U.N. Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members
An international human rights organization has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shincheonj...

LED Scalp Brushes Market to Reach USD 2.6 Billion by 2036 as Scalp-First Haircare Gains Momentum
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 scalp-firs...

SDR Drone’s Common Architecture Aims to Reshape UAS Market by Serving Eight Mission Domains
SDR Drone’s unified technology platform supports 13 production models across eight application domains, reducing costs and complexity in a fragmented ...

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

U.N. Rights Council Statement Highlights Global Discrimination Concerns Against Shincheonji Members
An international human rights organization has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against Shincheon...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Draws International Criticism, European Scholars Call for Release
European scholars of religion and human rights experts are urging South Korea to release Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that the det...

U.N. Human Rights Council Receives Statement on Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
An international NGO has submitted a joint written statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that stigma against Shincheonji Church of Jesus ...

Hallmark Venture Group (HLLK) Positions Itself as ‘One to Watch’ with Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem
Hallmark Venture Group, operating as SDR Drone, is advancing a vertically integrated drone ecosystem combining proprietary software and hardware, targ...

Paper Recycling Surfactants Market Set to Reach USD 1.91 Billion by 2036 Driven by Performance-Based Mill Chemistry
The global paper recycling surfactants market is projected to nearly double to USD 1.91 billion by 2036, driven by increasing recycled-fiber utilizati...

Offshore Gas Detection System Market Set to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2036 on Safety and Compliance Demands
The 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 explorati...

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 global heat seal paper coatings market is projected to grow at a 9.7% CAGR, driven by the shift to recyclable paper packaging, PFAS reformulation,...

Ice Rescue Equipment Market Set to Reach USD 1,090.6 Million by 2036 as Public Safety Agencies Enhance Cold-Water Rescue Capabilities
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...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader in South Korea Draws International Criticism
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee at age 95, along with public remarks by South Korea's Justice Minister, raise c...

South Korea Unveils $1 Trillion Investment Plan to Bolster Chip and AI Leadership
South Korea's massive $1 trillion investment aims to secure its dominance in semiconductors and artificial intelligence, intensifying competition with...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Raises International Concerns Over South Korea's Rule of Law
International criticism mounts as South Korea detains and prosecutes Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, with experts warning of a pattern targetin...

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 $1.74 billion in 2025 to $3.63 billion by 2036, driven by OEM demand ...

Inline OCR Validation for Packaging Lines Market to Reach USD 661 Million by 2036 Driven by Traceability Compliance 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...

Private Label Freeze Dried Fruits Market Projected to Reach USD 1.36 Billion by 2036 as Retailers Capitalize on Premium Snack Demand
The global private label freeze dried fruits market is forecast to grow from USD 750 million in 2026 to USD 1,355.9 million by 2036, driven by consume...

Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge Amid Middle East Geopolitical Instability
Asia's seaborne thermal coal imports are forecast to hit a six-month high in June, driven by Japan and South Korea, as geopolitical tensions in the Mi...

Powerline Inspection Robots Market 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 $3.2 billion by 2036, driven by grid modernization, ...

Limited Ingredient Pet Treats Market Projected 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 forecast to grow from USD 559.8 million in 2025 to USD 1.2 billion by 2036, driven by consumer dema...

Footwear Foam Additives Market to Reach $2.97 Billion by 2036, Driven by Demand for Lightweight, High-Performance Footwear
The global footwear foam additives market is projected to grow from $1.38 billion in 2025 to $2.97 billion by 2036, fueled by innovations in foam tech...
