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Hyundai’s ‘Atlas’ Shakes Up CES 2026: A Formidable Rival to Tesla’s Optimus

(C) Electrek LAS VEGAS – Hyundai Motor Group’s robotics subsidiary, Boston Dynamics, has taken center stage at CES 2026 with the public debut of its humanoid robot, Atlas. Following a s
Rise of C-Beauty: Chinese Cosmetic Brands Challenge K-Beauty’s Dominance with ‘Doll-like’ Makeup Trends

(C) Campaign Asia SEOUL — Chinese domestic cosmetic brands, collectively known as "C-Beauty," are aggressively expanding their global footprint, signaling a fierce competition wit

China Achieves Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus Amid Global Shift

HONG KONG — China’s trade surplus reached a historic milestone of nearly US$1.2 trillion last year, a 20 percent surge driven by a strategic pivot toward emerging markets. This record-brea

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Vietnam Approves $93.3 Million Port Project in Ba Ria-Vung Tau to Boost Regional Economy: BA RIA-VUNG TAU, Vietnam - Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has authorized the investment policy for the Long So ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.25

Vietnam's Historic Reunification Express: A Journey Through Time: HANOI, VIETNAM - For travelers seeking an authentic overland experience in Vietnam, the iconic North-South railway, also known as ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

ING Boosts Green Finance in the Philippines, Citing Stable Economy and Renewable Energy Potential: MANILA - Netherlands-based banking giant ING has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its green finance initiatives in the Phili ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

Microsoft Invests ZAR 5.4 Billion to Boost South Africa's Cloud and AI Infrastructure: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Microsoft has announced a substantial investment of ZAR 5.4 billion (approximately $290 million ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.25

Egyptian-Spanish Partnership to Construct $2.6 Billion Gas-Fired Power Plant in Saudi Arabia: RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Orascom Construction, an Egypt-based engineering and construction giant, has joined forces with Spain ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.25

New Zealand Cruise Industry Faces Dramatic Decline, Industry Leaders Seek Urgent Action: Auckland, New Zealand – The New Zealand cruise industry is facing a severe downturn, with projected port bookings plummeting ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

Air New Zealand's Business Premier: A 'Kia Ora' to Comfortable Long-Haul Travel: Auckland, New Zealand – Air New Zealand's Business Premier cabin is making waves with its commitment to passenger comfort, p ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.25

Drone Survey Revolutionizes Palm Oil Farming in Andhra Pradesh: AYYAVARAM, Andhra Pradesh – 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd has successfully completed a pioneering drone survey in Ayyavaram Village, W ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.25

Indonesian Ministry of Transportation Denies Receiving Permit Applications from 'Indonesia Airlines': JAKARTA – The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has issued a statement clarifying that it has not received any applicati ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.03.25

Qatar Invests Billions in Indonesia's Affordable Housing, Facing Cultural and Logistical Hurdles: JAKARTA – In a landmark move to address Indonesia's burgeoning housing crisis, Qatar has pledged to invest between $16 billi ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.25

Airport Dimensions Expands into Indonesia with Blue Sky Group Partnership: MAKASSAR, INDONESIA – Airport Dimensions, a global leader in airport experiences, has announced a significant expansion into ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.25

Indonesia's LNG Push Sparks Surge in Small-Scale Carrier Demand: JAKARTA – Indonesia's ambitious $1.5 billion initiative to replace diesel with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its power sect ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.25

Hyundai Steel to Build $5.8 Billion Electric Arc Furnace Steel Mill in Louisiana, US: Hyundai Steel announced on March 25th its plan to establish a 2.7 million-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mill in Louisiana, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

South Korea's Middle-Aged Workforce Hits Crisis Point as Employment Plummets: Seoul, South Korea - South Korea's economic stability is under threat as employment figures for individuals in their 40s and 50s, ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.25

Songdo Landmark City to Break Ground Next Year: The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced on the 24th that the revised development plan for the 'Songdo Landmark City' pr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

Kakao Entertainment Fined 390 Million Won for 8 Years of Covert Online Advertising: The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a fine of 390 million won on Kakao Entertainment, South Korea's leading music distribu ...; Desk 2025.03.25

Cement Industry in Crisis: Shipments Plunge to 1980s Levels Amid Construction Slump: SEOUL - South Korea's cement industry is grappling with a severe downturn, as shipment figures have plummeted since the beginning ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.25

Hyundai Motor Group Announces $21 Billion Investment in the U.S. by 2028: Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung, accompanied by President Trump, announced on the 24th (local time) at the White House t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

LX Corporation to Modernize Mongolia's Address Information System: SEOUL, South Korea - The Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation (LX Corporation), under the leadership of CEO Eom Myeong ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.25