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Zeekr Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Setting New Guinness World Record for Electric Vehicle Drifting

SEOUL — Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand under China's Geely Holding Group, has marked its fifth anniversary with a historic milestone. The company announced on July 17 that it
Robots Preserving the Taste of Kyochon’s ‘Honey Combo’: Automated Frying and Batter Dispensing Expand Nationwide

SEOUL — Kyochon F&B, the operator of South Korea's pioneer fried chicken franchise Kyochon Chicken, is rapidly expanding the integration of collaborative cooking robots and automated bat

South Korea Sets 2027 Minimum Wage at 10,700 KRW per Hour, Rebounding to 3.7% Increase After Intense Negotiations

SEJONG — South Korea’s minimum wage for 2027 has been officially finalized at 10,700 KRW (approximately $7.80 USD) per hour, marking a 3.7% increase (380 KRW) from the 2026 rate of 10,320

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US Tariffs Cast Shadow Over Mexico's Booming EV Sector: Mexico - Despite significant growth and ambitious government initiatives, Mexico's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.30

Major Milestone for Vaca Muerta: Shell and Chevron Join $3 Billion Export Pipeline Project: Buenos Aires, Argentina - In a significant boost to Argentina's ambitions to become a major global oil exporter, energy giants She ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.30

Coffee Prices Plunge as Brazil Rain Eases Supply Concerns: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Coffee futures experienced a significant downturn today, adding to losses from earlier in the week, as foreca ...; Desk 2025.03.30

Slight Dip in Unemployment Rates Observed in Uruguay and Chile Amidst Shifting Economic Landscapes: Montevideo, Uruguay & Santiago, Chile - Recent reports from Uruguay and Chile indicate slight shifts in their respective labor ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.30

Chile Navigates Path to Sustainable Lithium Boom Amid Environmental Concerns: Santiago, Chile – Riding a wave of global demand for lithium, a crucial component in electric vehicle batteries and renewabl ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.30

China Surging Ahead of the US in Humanoid Robot Race, Analysis Shows: Just as China has disrupted the electric vehicle (EV) market, a new analysis suggests it is rapidly outpacing the United States in ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.29

Vietnam Intensifies Push for Green Vehicles Amidst Alarming Air Pollution Levels: Hanoi, Vietnam - Facing a severe air pollution crisis that ranks it among the worst in Asia, Vietnam is aggressively pursuing gree ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.29

Škoda Auto Inaugurates New Production Plant in Vietnam, Boosting Global Presence: Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam – Czech automotive giant Škoda Auto, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has officiall ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.29

Kenya Airways Soars Back to Profitability, Buoyed by Stronger Shilling and Turnaround Efforts: Kenya – Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced its first annual profit in over a decade for the fiscal year 2024, marking a signif ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.29

Colombian Government Releases US$117 Million for Medellín's Crucial Metro de la 80 Project: Medellín, Colombia - In a significant development for Medellín's infrastructure, the Colombian national government h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.29

Colombia Poised for Massive Blueberry Production Surge: Colombia – Colombia's agricultural landscape is on the verge of a significant transformation, with its blueberry sector pro ...; Desk 2025.03.29

Colombia's State Oil Giant Ecopetrol Under Scrutiny for Alleged Widespread Pollution and Cover-Up in Magdalena Medio: Colombia- A damning two-year investigation culminating in a comprehensive report, a BBC documentary, and a whistleblower dossier h ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.29

Hazardous Substances Up to 157 Times Above Safety Standards Detected in Children's Clothes and Toys from 'Ali, Temu, Shein': The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 28th that safety inspections of 41 products sold on Temu, Shein, and AliExpress ...; Desk 2025.03.28

Last Year's Net Profit from Rice Farming Drops by Over 24% Compared to the Previous Year: The net profit earned from rice farming last year decreased by over 24% compared to the previous year. This is attributed to incre ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.28

Singapore's Largest Electric Vessel Adopts Ampotech's Smart Management Platform: Singapore – Ampotech, a provider of energy management technology, has announced the development of an Internet of Things (Io ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.28

Haikou Meilan International Airport Accelerates Transformation into a Shopping, Cultural, and Leisure Hub: Haikou Meilan International Airport is accelerating its leap into an international complex hub encompassing shopping, culture, and ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.28

Vast Receives AUD$700,000 from Australia-Singapore Green Shipping Initiative to Advance World-First South Australia Solar Fuels Project: SINGAPORE – HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Australian clean energy company Vast Renewables Limited (Vast) (N ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.28

Singapore-India Collaborate to Establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor: A Significant Step Towards Maritime Sustainability and Innovation: Singapore and India have taken a significant step towards fostering environmentally friendly and innovative maritime practices by ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.28

Singapore Emerges as a Global Medical Tourism Hub: Sustained Growth Expected Driven by Advanced Technology and Government Support: Singapore – Singapore has firmly established itself as a world-class medical tourism destination, attracting a constant stre ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.28

Singapore's February Manufacturing Output Unexpectedly Decreases by 1.3% Year-on-Year: Singapore - Singapore's manufacturing output in February decreased by 1.3% compared to the same period last year, defying economis ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.28