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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) will be one of the many companies highlighted at the upcoming CES 2025 conference, with CEO Jensen Huang giving a keynote on Monday, Jan. 6. Here's a look at the companies, trends and stocks to watch for next week's technology conference, which runs from Jan. 6 to...

U.S. stock markets experienced a downturn today, with the S&P 500 declining by 1.07%. The NASDAQ also saw a decrease, falling by almost 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined almost 1%. Despite these indices in the red, certain stocks captured significant attention from investors....

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is under fire from the main opposition party, who are demanding his resignation or impeachment in the wake of a short-lived martial law imposition. What Happened: The Democratic Party, which holds a majority in the 300-seat parliament, has called for President...

SEOUL, KOREA, 22 August 2024 — FACTBLOCK, the founder and organizer of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), unveiled its first-ever “Institutional Stage,” dedicated to institutions and large enterprises exploring Web3 applications. The stage will be part of the flagship...

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a trend of customers opting for online shopping rather than retail. Amid a general stagnation of online shopping growth, one small subset of e-commerce has far outperformed the broader online marketplace. Industry Trends: The overall e-commerce industry has seen...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia games market experienced a 4.6% increase year-on-year, reaching $85.5 billion in 2023, and is projected to rise to $97.1 billion by 2028. The study, conducted by Niko Partners (via GamesIndustry.biz), includes China, India, East Asia (Japan and Korea...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly supervised the installation of a new tactical missile weapons system. What Happened: Kim expressed satisfaction with the missile system’s production progress in the first half of the year. The North Korean leader stressed the importance of...

A delegation from North Korea, led by the cabinet minister for international trade, is visiting Iran. This visit comes amid long-standing suspicions of covert military ties between the two nations. What Happened: Yun Jong Ho, the North Korean minister for external economic relations, led a...

Samsung Group, based in South Korea, is implementing a six-day workweek for its executives across all units as an emergency measure to address business uncertainties exacerbated by currency depreciation, rising oil prices and high borrowing costs. This decision follows disappointing results in...

In a recent address, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted the critical nature of the country’s ongoing food crisis. What Happened: Kim Jong Un, during a speech at the 19th Enlarged Meeting of the Political Bureau of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea,...

A counterfeit token mimicking the genuine Aptos (CRYPTO: APT) token led to a temporary suspension of its services on the Korean exchange Upbit. This was due to some individuals successfully depositing and withdrawing the imitation coin. Data from the blockchain revealed this fake token,...

In a significant advancement of its naval power, North Korea has launched its first operational “tactical nuclear attack” submarine. This move is part of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un‘s strategy to counter the United States and its Asian allies with a...

Terraform Labs (CRYPTO: LUNA) co-founder Do Kwon and former CFO Han Chong-joon have been granted conditional release by a Montenegrin court after they each posted bail of 400,000 euros (U.S.$436,000). The duo were detained in March at Podgorica Airport, accused of attempting to exit the country...

Popular Korean pop group BTS announced news it was taking a break Monday, a move that came as a bit of a surprise and will likely have some fans saying “Life Goes On,” like the band’s hit song. What Happened: K-pop band BTS saw its managing agency Hybe Co. go public in 2020 and...

One of the most successful Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) series of all time got a Korean remake that is topping the international streaming charts. Here’s the latest and how it fits into potential growth for the streaming giant. What Happened: Netflix premiered “Money Heist: Korea –...