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BTQ Technologies Named Security Partner for MoonPay Korea's Stablecoin Infrastructure
BTQ Technologies will provide post-quantum cryptography security for MoonPay Korea's won-backed stablecoin infrastructure, aiming to protect digital a...

BTQ Technologies Named Security Partner for MoonPay Korea's Stablecoin Infrastructure
BTQ Technologies Corp. will provide post-quantum cryptography security for MoonPay Korea's won-backed stablecoin infrastructure, a move that could set...

BTQ Technologies to Provide Post-Quantum Security for MoonPay Korea's Stablecoin Infrastructure
BTQ Technologies partners with MoonPay Korea to secure its won-backed stablecoin infrastructure with post-quantum cryptography, aiming to protect agai...

Datavault AI CEO to Present Tokenized Asset Operating System at XRP Seoul 2026
Datavault AI CEO Nathaniel T. Bradley will present at XRP Seoul 2026 and demonstrate the company's tokenization technology, highlighting its role in t...

XRP Seoul Blockchain Week Highlights October Surge in Digital Finance Activity
October brings a wave of XRP ecosystem developments, including a major South Korean blockchain gathering and network amendments, drawing attention fro...

UN Human Rights Council Urged to Address Pre-Trial Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader in South Korea
CAP Freedom of Conscience has brought the case of Chairman Lee Man-hee, a 95-year-old Korean War veteran and religious leader, to the UN Human Rights ...

UN Human Rights Council Urged to Address Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader in South Korea
CAP Freedom of Conscience has called on the UN Human Rights Council to press South Korea over the pretrial detention of Shincheonji Church founder Lee...

UN Human Rights Council Urged to Address Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader in South Korea
CAP Freedom of Conscience has called on the UN Human Rights Council to press South Korea over the pretrial detention of Shincheonji Church founder Lee...

South Korean Researchers Identify Protein That Controls Brain Cancer Growth
Researchers in South Korea have discovered a new protein that controls the growth of glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, potentially lea...

Picky Global Launches 12-Inch Receipt Photobooth on Kickstarter
Picky Global's new Receipt Photobooth, a compact 12-inch device that prints photos on thermal receipt paper in about one second, launches on Kickstart...

South Korea Faces Fourth Investor Push to Delay Crypto Tax as 2027 Start Looms
Investors are renewing efforts to postpone South Korea's cryptocurrency tax, set to begin in 2027, while the government holds firm and the National Ta...

Pastors Across Five Regions Unite to Defend Religious Freedom and Call for Release of Detained Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee
An international gathering of pastors from the United States, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, and Liberia has called for the protection of religious freedom...

Evolution Metals & Technologies Guides Fiscal 2027 Revenue to $400M-$460M as Pohang Expansion Advances
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. provided initial revenue guidance for fiscal 2026 and 2027, reflecting a major production capacity expansion in ...
Aolani and FriendliAI Partner to Scale AI Inference Globally
Aolani will supply GPU cloud infrastructure to FriendliAI to meet surging global demand for AI inference services.

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Sets New Attendance Record with Over 12,000 Buyers, Showcasing Hong Kong's Role as Asia's Fashion Hub
The 11th CENTRESTAGE fashion fair concluded with record attendance, drawing over 12,000 buyers from 93 countries and regions, highlighting strong emer...
CENTRESTAGE 2026 Opens in Hong Kong with Record Participation, New Streetwear Pavilion, and Global Expansion
CENTRESTAGE, Asia's premier fashion event, opens in Hong Kong with over 270 brands from 24 countries, debuting the Hype2 streetwear pavilion and featu...

Hyundai's New Battery Technology to Drive EV Expansion
Hyundai plans to leverage new in-house battery technology to accelerate EV production and meet ambitious sales targets, highlighting ongoing advanceme...

Energy Fuels Completes Acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, Advancing Integrated Western Rare Earth Supply Chain
Energy Fuels Inc. has completed its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials Limited, adding commercial-scale rare earth metals and alloys capabi...
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 reports strong first half results with 23.2% revenue growth to US$301.51 million and 30.0% net profit surge to US$18.30 million, driv...

Veterans Edu Expands Live Online SAT Classes for Korean Students in U.S. Time Zones
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 Unite to Condemn Religious Freedom Violations in South Korea
At the 1st Joint Assembly of World Pastors, 3,000 religious leaders from around the world criticized South Korea's treatment of Shincheonji and its el...

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
A coalition of international human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul urging South Korean authorities to review the pretrial detent...

Viromed Medical Expands Global Reach with Distribution Deals for Cold Plasma Device
Viromed Medical AG signs distribution agreements for its ViroCAP® cold plasma device in six new markets, expecting at least 3,000 additional device sa...

International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Review Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders
Human rights organizations raised concerns over South Korea's treatment of elderly religious leaders, calling for adherence to international standards...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Shincheonji Founder Pending Trial
An international coalition of scholars and human rights advocates has called for the release of Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee from pre-trial detenti...

Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Reconsider Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders
International human rights organizations, at a press conference in Seoul, raised concerns about the treatment of elderly religious leaders in South Ko...

HKTDC August Fairs to Showcase Wellness, Global Foods, and Smart Living Under 'Live Well. Stay Well' Theme
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council's upcoming fairs from August 13-17 will feature over 1,850 exhibitors from 30+ countries, focusing on wellness...

Markets Whipsaw on Big Tech Earnings, KOSPI Wipeout, and SpaceX Post-IPO Slide
Episode 812 of DH Unplugged covers volatile markets driven by Big Tech earnings, a Korean stock market collapse, and SpaceX's post-IPO decline, highli...

Coal Imports into Asia Continue Their Rebound
Thermal coal imports into Asia have surged for the third consecutive month, driven by summer demand from Japan, South Korea, and other major players, ...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European academics and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that his detention violate...

Global Antifog Films Sheets Market to Reach $8.9 Billion by 2036, Driven by Food Packaging and Cold-Chain Demand
The global antifog films sheets market is projected to grow from $4.3 billion in 2026 to $8.9 billion by 2036, propelled by increasing demand for clea...

Fiber-Based Beverage Multipack Carriers Market Projected to Reach $1.61 Billion by 2036 as Brands Shift to Sustainable Packaging
The global fiber-based beverage multipack carriers market is expected to grow from $668.3 million in 2026 to $1.61 billion by 2036 at a 9.2% CAGR, dri...

Flow Cytometry Diagnostics Market Projected to Reach USD 3.5 Billion by 2036, Driven by MRD Testing and Multiparametric Analysis
The global flow cytometry diagnostics market is expected to grow from USD 1.5 billion in 2026 to USD 3.5 billion by 2036, fueled by increasing demand ...

Samsung Enters U.S. Credit Card Market with Barclays Partnership
Samsung launched its first U.S. credit card in collaboration with Barclays, signaling the tech giant's expansion into financial services and potential...

Faith Leaders Gather for Interfaith Prayer Night to Address Global Religious Persecution
Faith leaders from multiple denominations held an interfaith prayer event in Atlanta to unite against religious persecution, highlighting cases in Nig...

Solvent Dehydration Chemicals Market Set to Reach $2.08 Billion by 2036, Driven by Pharma and Semiconductor Demands
The global solvent dehydration chemicals market is projected to grow from $980.6 million in 2026 to $2,078.2 million by 2036, fueled by rising pharmac...

UN Rights Body Urges Evidence-Based Treatment of Shincheonji Church Amidst International Discrimination Concerns
An international human rights organization has submitted a joint written statement to the UN Human Rights Council, warning that unfounded stigma again...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
European religious scholars and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, aged 95, arguing his dete...

Global LED Scalp Brushes Market to Reach USD 2.6 Billion by 2036, Driven by Scalp-First Haircare and At-Home Light Therapy
The LED scalp brushes market is forecast to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2026 to USD 2.6 billion by 2036 at a 10.0% CAGR, fueled by rising consumer ad...

SDR Drone's Unified Architecture Targets Fragmented UAS Market Across Eight Mission Domains
SDR Drone's common technology platform, developed over three decades, supports 13 production models across eight application domains, aiming to reduce...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of Elderly Religious Leader, Warn of Damage to South Korea's Reputation
European scholars and human rights experts are calling for the release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, detained on non-violent...

U.N. Human Rights Council Urged to Address Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against Shincheonji Church...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Detained 95-Year-Old Religious Leader
European academics and human rights experts condemn the detention of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, calling it a violation of international ...

U.N. Human Rights Council Petitioned Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members Globally
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shincheonji Church ...

U.N. Human Rights Council Petitioned Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members Globally
An international human rights NGO has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council warning that unfounded stigma against Shincheonji Church ...

Hallmark Venture Group’s SDR Drone Seeks to Commercialize Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem
SDR Drone, a subsidiary of Hallmark Venture Group, is advancing a vertically integrated drone ecosystem combining proprietary software, avionics, and ...

Paper Recycling Surfactants Market to Nearly Double to $1.91 Billion by 2036 as Mills Prioritize Performance Chemistry
The global paper recycling surfactants market is projected to grow from $980.7 million in 2026 to $1,911.2 million by 2036, driven by increasing recyc...

Global Heat Seal Paper Coatings Market Projected to Reach USD 3.7 Billion by 2036 Driven by Packaging Recyclability and PFAS Reformulation
The heat seal paper coatings market is set to grow from USD 1.48 billion in 2026 to USD 3.74 billion by 2036, fueled by demand for recyclable food pac...