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Evolution Metals & Technologies Provides Fiscal 2026 and 2027 Revenue Guidance as Pohang Expansion Advances
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: EMAT) announced revenue guidance of $5-$8 million for fiscal 2026 and $400-$460 million for fiscal 2027...
Aolani and FriendliAI Partner to Scale AI Inference Infrastructure Amid Surging Demand
Aolani will supply GPU cloud infrastructure to FriendliAI to meet the rapidly growing demand for AI inference services, highlighting Asia's emerging r...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Sets New Attendance Record, Underscoring Hong Kong's Role as Asia's Fashion Hub
The 11th CENTRESTAGE fashion fair concluded with over 12,000 buyers from 93 countries, highlighting robust demand and cross-sector collaboration trend...

CENTRESTAGE 2026 Opens with Record Participation, Debuts Hype2 Pavilion and Expands Global Reach
Asia's premier fashion event CENTRESTAGE opens in Hong Kong with a record 270 brands, debuts a new Hype2 streetwear pavilion, and welcomes Korea as Fe...

Hyundai's New Battery Strategy Could Reshape EV Market Dynamics
Hyundai's ambitious plan to increase electrified vehicle sales to 60% of global sales by 2030, leveraging new in-house battery technology, signals a p...

Energy Fuels Completes Acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials, Bolstering Western Rare Earth Supply Chain
Energy Fuels' acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials marks a strategic step toward establishing a fully integrated Western rare earth supply ch...
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' strong first-half 2026 results demonstrate resilience and growth through strategic O2O integration and supply chain agility, positio...

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, addressing the time difference challenge for Korean students ...

Global Pastors Rally to Defend Religious Freedom in South Korea, Urge Release of Elderly Leader
A coalition of 3,000 pastors from around the world convened to condemn what they see as violations of religious freedom in South Korea, specifically t...

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
A coalition of human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to express concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders, partic...

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

Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Review Detention of Elderly Religious Leaders
International human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to express concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders in pretr...

International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Uphold Religious Freedom Amid Detention of Elderly Leaders
Human rights organizations warn that South Korea's treatment of elderly religious leaders, including the pretrial detention of 95-year-old Shincheonji...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Shincheonji Founder on Humanitarian Grounds
A group of European scholars and human rights advocates has called on South Korea to release the 95-year-old Shincheonji founder from pre-trial detent...

HKTDC August Events to Spotlight Wellness and Global Trade Opportunities
The HKTDC's upcoming August fairs in Hong Kong will focus on wellness and lifestyle, bringing together over 1,850 exhibitors from 30+ countries and re...

Markets Whipsaw on Big Tech Earnings, KOSPI Rout and SpaceX Slide
Episode 812 of DH Unplugged dissects a volatile week of Big Tech earnings, a Korean stock market crash, and SpaceX's post-IPO slump, highlighting inve...

Coal Imports into Asia Surge for Third Consecutive Month Amid Summer Demand
Asia's thermal coal imports have risen for the third straight month, driven by summer electricity demand, despite the region's renewable energy commit...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Religious Leader, Citing Human Rights Violations
International religious scholars and human rights experts are calling for the release of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing ...

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

Fiber-Based Beverage Multipack Carriers Market to Reach USD 1,610 Million by 2036 as Sustainability Drives Shift from Plastic
The fiber-based beverage multipack carriers market is projected to grow from USD 668.3 million in 2026 to USD 1,610.0 million by 2036 at a 9.2% CAGR, ...

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

Samsung Enters U.S. Credit Card Market with Barclays, Signaling Deeper Financial Services Push
Samsung launched its first U.S. credit card in partnership with Barclays, highlighting the tech giant's expanding role in financial services and poten...

Faith Leaders Unite in 'Faith in Freedom' Prayer Event to Stand Against Religious Persecution
Interfaith leaders gathered in Atlanta for a prayer event addressing global religious persecution, including cases in Nigeria, US anti-Semitism and Is...

International Rights Group Raises Concerns Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members
CAP LC submitted a joint statement to the UN Human Rights Council warning that unverified stigma against Shincheonji Church members could spread inter...

Solvent Dehydration Chemicals Market to Reach USD 2,078.2 Million by 2036 as Pharmaceutical and Semiconductor Demands Surge
The global solvent dehydration chemicals market is projected to grow at 7.8% CAGR to USD 2,078.2 million by 2036, driven by pharmaceutical manufacturi...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader, Warn of Damage to South Korea's Reputation
European religious scholars and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that detaining a 95-year...

LED Scalp Brushes Market to Reach USD 2.6 Billion by 2036 as Scalp-First Haircare Gains Momentum
The global LED scalp brushes market is projected to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2026 to USD 2.6 billion by 2036, driven by rising demand for at-home ...

SDR Drone's Unified Architecture Aims to Revolutionize UAS Market by Eliminating Single-Use Models
SDR Drone's common technology platform, supporting 13 production models across eight mission domains, reduces costs and complexity by using a single a...

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Release Him
European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that detaining ...

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Elderly Shincheonji Leader Amid Human Rights Concerns
European academics and human rights experts condemn the detention of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing it violates internat...

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

International Human Rights Group Raises Alarms Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Church Members Abroad
An international human rights organization has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council expressing concern that unfounded stigma against...

Hallmark Venture Group’s SDR Drone Seeks to Commercialize Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem
Hallmark Venture Group (HLLK), operating as SDR Drone, is advancing a vertically integrated drone ecosystem combining proprietary software, avionics, ...

Paper Recycling Surfactants Market to Nearly Double to $1.9 Billion by 2036 as Mills Shift to Performance-Based Chemistry
The paper recycling surfactants market is projected to grow from $980.7 million in 2026 to $1,911.2 million by 2036 at a 6.9% CAGR, driven by increasi...

Offshore Gas Detection System Market to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2036, Driven by Safety and Compliance
The global offshore gas detection system market is projected to grow from $1.86 billion in 2026 to $3.94 billion by 2036 at a CAGR of 7.8%, fueled by ...

Heat Seal Paper Coatings Market Set to Reach USD 3,736.8 Million by 2036 as Food Packaging Recyclability, PFAS Reformulation, and Converter Qualification Drive Demand
The global heat seal paper coatings market is projected to grow from USD 1,480.6 million in 2026 to USD 3,736.8 million by 2036, driven by demand for ...

Ice Rescue Equipment Market to Reach USD 1,090.6 Million by 2036 as Public Safety Agencies Prioritize Cold-Water Rescue Preparedness
The global ice rescue equipment market is projected to grow at a 5.8% CAGR from USD 620.6 million in 2026 to USD 1,090.6 million by 2036, driven by in...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Concern Over South Korea's Justice System
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, amid public comments by South Korea's Justice Minister citing a Bible verse, r...

South Korea Unveils $1 Trillion Investment Plan to Boost Chip and AI Sectors
South Korea's $1 trillion investment plan aims to solidify its leadership in semiconductor and AI technologies, with significant implications for glob...

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Sparks International Concerns Over South Korea's Justice System
The detention and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, along with Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho's public remarks quoting a Bible ve...

Anti-Flake Serum Sprays Market to Reach USD 2.3 Billion by 2036 as Scalp-First Beauty Routines Accelerate Global Demand
The global anti-flake serum sprays market is projected to grow from USD 0.8 billion in 2026 to USD 2.3 billion by 2036, driven by scalp-first beauty r...

Furniture Scratch Resistant Coatings Market to Reach USD 3.63 Billion by 2036 as OEMs Prioritize Durable Surface Protection and Low-Emission Technologies
The global furniture scratch resistant coatings market is projected to grow from USD 1.74 billion in 2025 to USD 3.63 billion by 2036, driven by risin...

Inline OCR Validation for Packaging Lines Market to Reach USD 661.0 Million by 2036 as Traceability Compliance and Automation Drive Growth
The global inline OCR validation for packaging lines market is projected to grow from USD 248.0 million in 2026 to USD 661.0 million by 2036 at a CAGR...

Private Label Freeze Dried Fruits Market Projected to Reach USD 1,355.9 Million by 2036
The private label freeze dried fruits market is set to grow from USD 750 million in 2026 to USD 1,355.9 million by 2036, driven by rising consumer dem...

Asia's Thermal Coal Imports Surge to Six-Month High Amid Middle East Instability
Asia's thermal coal imports are projected to hit 77.37 million tons in June, the highest in six months, driven by geopolitical disruptions in the Midd...

Powerline Inspection Robots Market to Reach $3.2 Billion by 2036 as AI and Automation Transform Grid Maintenance
The global powerline inspection robots market is projected to grow from $760.6 million in 2026 to $3,185.8 million by 2036 at a 15.4% CAGR, driven by ...

Footwear Foam Additives Market to Reach $2.97 Billion by 2036 Driven by Lightweight, High-Performance Footwear Demand
The global footwear foam additives market is projected to grow from $1.38 billion in 2025 to $2.97 billion by 2036, driven by demand for lightweight, ...

Limited Ingredient Pet Treats Market to Reach USD 1.2 Billion by 2036 Driven by Clean-Label and Sensitive-Diet Trends
The global limited ingredient pet treats market is projected to grow at a 7.2% CAGR to USD 1.2 billion by 2036, driven by consumer demand for clean-la...
