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The Main Trends in the Development of the Legal Services Market

Mar 15, 2021 08:59 am UTC| Business

The global legal services market surpassed the value of $700 billion in 2020 and continue to grow despite the pandemic. Predicted growth reaches $1,145.9 billion in 2030 according to The Business Research Company. Where it...

S.Korea's ICT exports soar 11.5% in Feb.

Mar 15, 2021 07:40 am UTC| Business

South Korea exported S$15.28 billion of information and communication technology (ICT) products in February, representing an 11.5 percent on-year jump and the ninth consecutive month of increase. It was also the...

Ant Group names new CEO after Simon Hu resigns following antitrust probe

Mar 15, 2021 07:23 am UTC| Business

Ant Group is in disarray following the administrative crackdown by antitrust regulators. While Jack Mas company remains one of the biggest in China, it has faced hurdles in recent months, and largely, this was blamed on...

Emart: South Korean supermarket fined KRW582 million for unethical business practices

Mar 15, 2021 07:03 am UTC| Business

Emart, the South Korean grocery chain, has been slapped with a hefty fine for its unfair business system. It was revealed that the countrys antitrust regulator said on Sunday, March 14, that it has decided to penalize the...

Hyundai E&C secured a $139 million deal from Peru

Mar 15, 2021 05:37 am UTC| Business

Hyundai EC just bagged a major project in Peru, and it will give the company an earning worth $139 million or KRW158.2 billion. The South Korean company revealed the huge order it received on Sunday, March 14. The...

Buying a Goldendoodle: Top 5 Questions to ask the Puppy Breeder

Mar 15, 2021 05:31 am UTC| Business

As a dog crossbreed, the Goldendoodle possesses the amiable disposition of Golden Retrievers and the great instinctive intelligence of Poodles. Goldendoodle doodles are known to be some of the cutest, friendliest, and...

Coway: BTS to represent home appliances company as its newest brand ambassador

Mar 15, 2021 05:19 am UTC| Business

Coway just hired BTS, the current hottest boy band in the world, to be its new official model. The seven-member South Korean idol group inked a deal with the home appliance company to serve as its brand ambassador and...

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Economy

Eurozone Recession Risks Rise as Middle East Conflict Threatens Growth, ECB Official Warns

Concerns that the eurozone could face a recession are increasingly valid as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global markets, according to European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and...

Yen Stabilizes After Suspected Intervention as Global Currency Markets Stay Cautious

The Japanese yen showed signs of stability in early Asian trading, gaining modest ground after several volatile sessions driven by suspected government intervention. The currency strengthened by 0.1% to 156.885 per dollar,...

Asian Stocks Rise as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally

Asian stock markets opened the week on a positive note, led by a strong surge in South Korean equities and renewed momentum in Hong Kongs technology sector. Investor sentiment across the region improved as markets reacted...

Bank of Korea Signals Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Remains Elevated

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is signaling a shift toward a more hawkish monetary policy stance, with senior officials indicating that interest rate hikes may soon be back on the table. Ryoo Sang-dai, senior deputy governor and...

Asian Stocks Rise Slightly as Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Asian markets inched higher on Monday while oil prices remained stable, as investors weighed geopolitical developments in the Middle East alongside a packed week of corporate earnings and economic data. Sentiment improved...

Politics

Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Port Primorsk and Naval Targets

Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone campaign against Russia, targeting key energy infrastructure and military assets in a large-scale overnight assault. Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Baltic Sea port of...

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Visits Eswatini Amid Rising China Pressure

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Eswatini, marking a significant diplomatic move after his earlier trip was delayed due to restricted airspace access reportedly influenced by China. The visit underscores...

Japan Signals Potential Shift on Arms Exports, Opening Door to Ukraine Support

Japans recent decision to relax its long-standing weapons export restrictions has created a potential pathway for future defense cooperation with Ukraine, according to Kyivs ambassador to Tokyo. While no immediate arms...

Poland Sees No Delays in U.S. Patriot Missile Defense Deliveries Despite Stockpile Concerns

Poland has not received any signals suggesting delays in the delivery of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems, according to Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. His statement comes amid growing concerns across...

Trump Announces “Project Freedom” to Aid Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new humanitarian initiative called Project Freedom, designed to assist neutral commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Middle East tensions. The...

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

Samsung Appoints New TV Business Head Amid Rising Competition from Chinese Rivals

Samsung Electronics, the worlds leading TV manufacturer, has made a significant leadership change in its television division for the first time in over two years. The company announced that Lee Won-jin, formerly head of...

U.S. Cybersecurity Pushes Faster Patch Deadlines Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats

U.S. cybersecurity officials are exploring significantly shorter deadlines for fixing critical vulnerabilities in government IT systems, driven by growing concerns that hackers are leveraging advanced artificial...

Apple Q2 2026 Earnings Surge as iPhone 17 Sales Drive Record Revenue

Apple delivered a strong fiscal Q2 2026 performance, reporting record-breaking revenue and profit growth fueled by robust iPhone sales and expanding services. The tech giant posted earnings of $2.01 per share on $111.18...

FBI Warns of China’s Expanding Hack-for-Hire Network Amid Extradition Case

The Chinese governments alleged hack-for-hire ecosystem is rapidly expanding and becoming increasingly difficult to control, according to a senior FBI official. Speaking on Thursday, FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...