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LG CNS’ AI English learning app rebranded as ‘Buttertime’

Nov 29, 2022 07:55 am UTC| Business Economy

LG CNS has rebranded its artificial intelligence (AI) based English education app that can predict TOEIC and OPIC test scores. The information technology subsidiary of the LG Group is now calling the said language learning...

Striking cargo truckers reveal failed talks, Korean industrial businesses put to a halt

Nov 29, 2022 07:34 am UTC| Business Economy

Thousands of truckers in South Korea are on strike, and on Monday, Nov. 28, the group and government officials held a 2-hour meeting. Unfortunately, the two camps were not able to reach an agreement, and a threat of...

KFC, Pizza Hut owner Yum Brands and Goldman Sachs’ PIA bid to acquire Korea’s Mom's Touch

Nov 29, 2022 07:22 am UTC| Business Economy

Moms Touch, a chicken burger chain based in South Korea, is up for sale and many companies are interested. Bidders are placing their bids, and in the latest update, a lot of international private equity firms also joined...

아마존, 인도 '식품 배달' 사업 접는다...내달 29일 종료

Nov 29, 2022 06:56 am UTC| Business

원본 기사: Amazon to close its food delivery biz in India 미국 전자상거래 업체 아마존이 인도 시장에서 시범 진행했던 식품 배달 사업을 중단한다. 아마존은 25일(현지시간) 인도 내 아마존 푸드 딜리버리 시범 사업에 대한...

Governor eyes ‘hydrogen pipeline’ for Tokyo

Nov 28, 2022 23:27 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike plans to build a hydrogen supply network of pipelines to receive green hydrogen in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Koike considers green hydrogen as a pillar to achieve...

Burger King Japan adds matcha pie to the menu

Nov 28, 2022 23:22 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

Burger King Japan has included My Winter Matcha Pie in its series of new desserts aimed at adults under the name Watakushi no, which translates to My. This dessert uses Uji matcha from Morihan, Kyotos long-established...

McDonald’s Japan to offer Fuwatoro Tamago Noko Demi Gurakoro this winter

Nov 28, 2022 23:18 pm UTC| Life Economy Business

McDonalds Japan is adding an extra-tempting version to the croquette burger lineup, dubbed the Fuwatoro Tamago Noko Demi Gurakoro. Gurakoro is a mashup of the Japanese pronunciations of gratin and croquette, since this...

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Economy

Yen Strengthens as BOJ Signals Rate Hikes; Asian Currencies Slip Ahead of Fed Meeting

The Japanese yen strengthened on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its interest rates but hinted at potential rate hikes amid rising inflation risks. The USD/JPY pair declined by 0.2%, hovering near the 159...

Asian Stocks Mixed as BOJ Holds Rates, Oil Prices and Fed Outlook Weigh on Markets

Asian stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors reacted to elevated oil prices, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the Bank of Japans decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Market sentiment...

Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Deadlock

Oil prices moved higher during Asian trading on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran continued to weigh on global energy markets. The ongoing stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical...

Wall Street Futures Rise as Trump Discusses Iran’s Hormuz Strait Proposal and Tech Earnings Loom

Wall Street futures moved slightly higher on Monday evening after major U.S. stock indexes reached new record highs, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. SP 500 Futures climbed 0.2% to 7,217.0 points, while Nasdaq...

BOJ Holds Interest Rates at 0.75% as Policymakers Signal Growing Inflation Concerns

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% following its latest two-day monetary policy meeting, a move that aligned with market expectations. However, the decision revealed a...

Politics

King Charles Addresses U.S. Congress, Emphasizes UK-US Alliance Amid Political Tensions

Britains King Charles III is set to deliver a historic address to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, reinforcing the long-standing special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. The speech comes at a...

Trump Skeptical of Iran Hormuz Proposal as Nuclear Talks Stall

U.S. President Donald Trump and his national security team remain doubtful about Irans recent proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while delaying discussions on its nuclear program, according to a Wall Street Journal...

White House Withdraws Trump’s National Park Service Nominee Amid Criticism

The White House has officially withdrawn President Donald Trumps nomination of Scott Socha to lead the National Park Service (NPS), more than two months after it was submitted to the U.S. Senate. The administration did not...

Trump Administration Dismisses Entire National Science Board, Sparking Debate Over Scientific Independence

The Trump administration has removed all members of the National Science Board, a major advisory group that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF), according to statements from two former board members. The...

Trump Rejects Iran Proposal as War Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Irans latest proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing two-month conflict, according to a U.S. official. The development has reduced hopes for a near-term...

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

Australia Targets Meta, Google, and TikTok With New News Payment Tax Proposal

The Australian government has announced a new plan that could impose multimillion-dollar charges on major tech platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they fail to compensate local media companies for news content...

Lightelligence IPO Soars Over 400% in Hong Kong Debut Amid Rising AI Investment Demand

Shares of Lightelligence, the Shanghai-based optical computing company formerly known as Shanghai Xizhi Technology, delivered an explosive performance during their Hong Kong stock market debut, underscoring strong investor...

OpenAI Faces Revenue Pressure and User Growth Challenges Ahead of IPO

OpenAI is reportedly facing mounting pressure after missing key internal targets for both user growth and revenue, raising concerns about its ability to sustain aggressive spending plans. According to a Wall Street Journal...

Advantest Stock Falls on Weak Outlook Despite Strong AI-Driven Results

Shares of Advantest Corp (TYO:6857) declined on Tuesday after the semiconductor equipment maker issued an annual outlook that fell short of market expectations, overshadowing its strong financial performance driven by...

DeepSeek Slashes AI Model Pricing to Boost Adoption and Challenge Global Rivals

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has significantly reduced pricing for its latest AI models, signaling a more aggressive push in the rapidly evolving AI services market. The company announced that it has...