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Samsung, Microsoft jointly launch gaming hubs in New York and London

Apr 26, 2023 09:54 am UTC| Business Technology

Samsung Electronics Co. and Microsoft Corporation have joined forces to open a special place where players can play their favorite Xbox game titles. The companies launched the gaming hub designed to bring an exciting...

Burger King unveils huge Whopper with unbelievably hefty price tag in South Korea

Apr 26, 2023 09:52 am UTC| Business Life Economy

Burger King debuts a new Whopper burger that may not be for everyone because of its massive price tag. The sandwich has been named Quattro Maximum, and it is huge as its price. Korea Joongang Daily reported that Burger...

Kung Fu Tea, Pokemon GO, Niantic ink partnership deal for the mobile game

Apr 26, 2023 09:43 am UTC| Business Life Technology

Kung Fu Tea, the largest bubble tea brand in the United States, announced it has signed a partnership deal with Pokemon GO and its game developer, Niantic Inc. The collaboration will turn the brands tea shops into...

POSCO Future M injecting $461M to boost production by building new cathode plant in Pohang

Apr 26, 2023 09:38 am UTC| Business Economy

POSCO Future M Co. Ltd., formerly known as POSCO Chemical, said it would allot $461 million as an investment to build a new production plant for cathode. The company said it is making this move to increase its production...

Netflix reveals massive $2.5B investment for Korean content

Apr 26, 2023 09:17 am UTC| Business Economy

Netflix Inc. unveiled its investment plan for K-content in South Korea. It will be spending $2.5 billion in over four years as the streaming media company notes that Korean content continues to rule the entertainment...

Samsung SDI, GM to build EV battery plant in $3B JV in US

Apr 26, 2023 09:09 am UTC| Business Economy

Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. and General Motors Company announced they are investing more than $3 billion for the expansion of their battery cell manufacturing business in the United States. They will build a new plant for battery...

SK Telecom signs strategic partnership deal with Scatter Lab chatbot start-up with $11M investment

Apr 26, 2023 08:23 am UTC| Business Economy

SK Telecom is investing KRW15 billion or about $11.2 million in Scatter Lab, an AI startup, as part of a strategic partnership deal. The companies will jointly create a chatbot or AI agent that will be integrated into the...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slip Amid Iran Tensions and Fed Chair Uncertainty

Gold prices edged lower during Asian trading on Tuesday as investors weighed geopolitical risks and monetary policy uncertainty. The precious metal remains range-bound, with traders closely monitoring developments...

Asian Stocks Rise on AI Optimism and Iran Peace Talk Hopes

Asian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday, supported by renewed optimism around artificial intelligence (AI) demand and reports that Iran may join peace talks with the United States. The positive sentiment helped lift...

KOSPI Hits Record High as AI Chip Demand Lifts SK Hynix and Samsung Stocks

South Koreas KOSPI index climbed to an all-time high on Tuesday, driven largely by strong gains in technology stocks, particularly semiconductor giants benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The benchmark...

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Monitor Iran Tensions and Key Economic Events

U.S. stock futures were mostly unchanged Monday night following a slightly negative close on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran ahead of a potential...

Oil Prices Slip as U.S.-Iran Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty Weigh on Markets

Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors assessed conflicting signals surrounding potential U.S.-Iran negotiations ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. The market remains highly sensitive to...

Politics

Philippines Says U.S. Access to EDCA Bases Limited by Land Issues and Delays

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has revealed that the use of military bases accessible to the United States under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) remains limited, citing unresolved land...

Trump Maintains Iran Naval Blockade as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the naval blockade against Iran will remain in force until a formal agreement is reached with Tehran, adding uncertainty ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline later this week. In...

Gaza Violence Continues Despite Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes and Clashes Escalate

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians on Monday, according to Palestinian health officials, highlighting ongoing violence despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. The incidents occurred in...

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost U.S. Energy Supply Amid Rising Fuel Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to accelerate domestic energy production, according to a White House announcement. The move comes as the administration seeks to counter rising fuel...

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Steps Down, Deputy to Serve as Acting Chief

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down from her position, according to an announcement made Monday by White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung. The sudden leadership change at the Department...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

John Ternus Signals Apple’s Future with Product-First AI Strategy

Apples incoming CEO John Ternus is already shaping expectations for the companys future, and his stance on artificial intelligence reveals a clear direction. Unlike competitors such as Microsoft and Google, which are...

Jeff Bezos Eyes $10 Billion Funding Round for AI Venture Project Prometheus

Jeff Bezos is reportedly closing in on a massive fundraising deal for his artificial intelligence startup, signaling a major move in the rapidly expanding AI industry. According to a Financial Times report citing sources...

Apple Stock Dips as Tim Cook Steps Down, John Ternus Named Next CEO

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares slipped more than 1% in after-hours trading Monday following a surprising leadership transition announcement. The tech giant revealed that longtime CEO Tim Cook will move into the role of...

Amazon Expands AI Bet with Up to $25 Billion Investment in Anthropic

Amazon is significantly deepening its artificial intelligence strategy by announcing a new investment of $5 billion in AI firm Anthropic, with the potential to reach up to $25 billion based on performance milestones. This...

Tesla Q1 Earnings Preview: Robotaxi Delays and SpaceX Merger Speculation Grow

Teslas upcoming first-quarter earnings report, expected Wednesday, may do little to ease investor concerns about the companys long-promised robotaxi strategy. According to analysts at Jefferies, the widening gap between...