Ruble Holds Steady: All Eyes on Interest Rate Decision Russian Ruble. (Photo=Yonhap News) The Russian ruble is showing signs of stability. On the 21st (local time), the Russian ruble showed stability, boosted by high oil prices, ahead of the central bank meeting on Friday. The central bank is expected to maintain the interest rate at 16% for the second consecutive meeting. The ruble traded […]
Chevron Settles Record $13 Million Fine Over California Oil Spills The energy giant Chevron is to pay a fine in California. Chevron has agreed on the 21st (local time) to pay a fine of over $13 million for dozens of oil spill incidents in California in the past, marking the largest fine ever imposed on the company. David Shabazian, Director of the California Department of […]
Apple Faces Antitrust Probe from U.S. and EU Authorities, Threatened with Sanctions Apple Faces Sanctions from U.S. and European Regulatory AuthoritiesCompeting in the Market with Advanced Technology Apple, the manufacturer of the iPhone, is now under sanctions from U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Apple’s closed ecosystem has come under scrutiny. According to the Financial Times, on the 21st (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 […]
Continental's Ultra-High Performance Tire Ranks First in Tire Performance in German Magazine Continental’s ultra-high performance (UHP) tire, Continental SportContact 7, took first place in the UHP summer tire test conducted by Auto Bild sportscars (4/24 issue) with the ratings “test winner” and “exemplary.” The ultra-high-performance tire prevailed against six tire models from international manufacturers and was the test winner with an overall score of 1.2. The editors […]
Mondelez Resilient in Face of Price Hikes: Sales Stay Strong American confectionery company Mondelez (MDLZ) continues to see steady sales despite price increases. Mondelez has implemented price hikes in key regions such as Europe and Latin America. However, the company is believed to be defending against a decrease in sales volume based on brand loyalty. “The company is proactively responding to offset the cost burden […]
Hyundai, Kia's Record Sales Streak Overshadowed by EPA's Fuel Economy Blow Hyundai Motor and Kia are readjusting the fuel economy ratings for some models sold in the United States. Following fuel economy tests by local environmental authorities, it was pointed out that the mileage ratings needed to be lowered. This is the first time in 24 years that vehicle fuel economy ratings have been changed due […]
Apple's CEO Tim Cook Hits the Ground in China: Here's Why Tim Cook of Apple has finally made a personal visit due to a slowdown in sales in China. Apple CEO Tim Cook met with suppliers, including Biel Crystal, on the 20th as sales in China decreased, emphasizing China’s importance in the supply chain. Cook revealed on his SNS post that he enjoyed a local breakfast […]
Peru's Copper Production Dip Sparks Global Price Surge Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, saw a slight decrease in production in January. With the recent surge in copper prices, all eyes are on whether Peru’s production decline will have an impact. Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines reported on the 19th (local time) that the country’s copper production in January was about 205,375 […]
NVIDIA Boosts Collaboration with Chinese Carmakers: BYD, Xiaopeng, and More Photo=BYD NVIDIA announced on the 18th at the opening of the annual developers’ conference, GTC (GPU Technology Conference) 2024 that it is expanding its cooperation with Chinese automakers like BYD. According to a Securities Times report, they will provide the next-generation vehicle chip “DriveThor” for BYD vehicles next year. DriveThor is a car computer that […]
South Korea's Instant Noodles Export Amount Records an All-Time High South Korea recorded its all-time high in instant noodles exports last month. Instant noodle exports have been on the rise since the beginning of the year, and they are expected to surpass $1 billion for the first time this year. On the 21st, Yonhap News reported the trade statistics after verifying it with the Korea […]
BAE Systems Plans $4 Billion Bond Sale for Ball Aerospace Acquisition British defense company BAE Systems is preparing to sell corporate bonds to finance the acquisition of Ball Aerospace. According to an insider, as of the 18th (local time), BAE Systems is recruiting investors to sell corporate bonds that could exceed $4 billion to refinance the bridge loan used to acquire Ball Aerospace. The final size […]
Saudi Arabia Unleashes $40 Billion Blitz in Global AI Race Saudi Arabia plans to invest approximately $40 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Major governments worldwide are racing to increase their investments to gain an edge in AI supremacy. According to the New York Times and other sources, on the 20th, Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion fund to invest in AI. […]
Jensen Huang Tests Samsung's HBM, Expresses High Hopes Jensen Huang, CEO of the American semiconductor company NVIDIA, tested Samsung’s HBM (High-Bandwidth Memory) and expressed high expectations at a global media roundtable on the 19th (local time). NVIDIA revealed that they had previously been supplied with HBM from SK Hynix and Micron but are now testing Samsung’s HBM. HBM is a high-performance product essential […]
NVIDIA Unveils Next-Generation AI-Enhanced Humanoid Robots [AlphaEconomy=(Chicago) Kim Jisun Correspondent] Nvidia has unveiled a humanoid robot with AI capabilities. Nvidia announced a hardware and software platform for building human-like robots, including generative AI capabilities...
Microsoft Recruits DeepMind Co-Founder to Head AI Division Microsoft (MS) announced on the 19th (local time) that it has recruited Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepMind and also the founder and CEO of another AI startup, Inflation AI, to head its AI business. According to MS’s disclosure, CEO Satya Nadella informed the employees on the same day that “Suleyman […]
AstraZeneca Bets on New Cancer Treatments By Acquiring Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2 Billion [AlphaEconomy=(Chicago) Jisun Kim Correspondent] AstraZeneca is acquiring Fusion Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. AstraZeneca said on Nov. 18 (local time) that it is acquiring Fusion Pharmaceuticals for about $20 billion in cash as it bets on next-generation cancer treatments...
Goldman Sachs Slashes Tesla's Target Price Over Production Concerns Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has downgraded Tesla’s stock price. This reflects concerns about production issues and market conditions despite the price increase of Tesla’s main models. On the 18th, Goldman Sachs lowered Tesla’s target stock price from $220 to $190, maintaining a neutral investment opinion. The $190 is based on applying a 50-time multiplier […]
Starbucks Announces New Global Leadership Team Starbucks has appointed new global executives. On the 18th (local time), Starbucks announced a new global leadership structure by appointing Michael Conway as the CEO of North America and Brady Brewer as the CEO of Starbucks International. Conway has been a Starbucks partner since 2013 and currently serves as a group representative of the international […]
Hyundai's Electric Vehicle Lineup Racks Up 48 Awards Across 13 Countries In the fierce global electric vehicle market, Hyundai Motor Group’s various electric vehicle models have been honored one after another at award ceremonies hosted by influential automotive organizations and media around the world, including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. According to Hyundai Motor Group on March 19, the electric vehicles of its three brands […]
Google's Gemini AI Engine May Soon Power Features on Apple's iPhone, Sources Say Apple is in talks to integrate Google’s Gemini into the iPhone. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a source, that Apple is in discussions to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, according to a report on the 18th. According to the source, the negotiations involve a Gemini license for some new features to be […]
Ruble Holds Steady: All Eyes on Interest Rate Decision Russian Ruble. (Photo=Yonhap News) The Russian ruble is showing signs of stability. On the 21st (local time), the Russian ruble showed stability, boosted by high oil prices, ahead of the central bank meeting on Friday. The central bank is expected to maintain the interest rate at 16% for the second consecutive meeting. The ruble traded […]
Chevron Settles Record $13 Million Fine Over California Oil Spills The energy giant Chevron is to pay a fine in California. Chevron has agreed on the 21st (local time) to pay a fine of over $13 million for dozens of oil spill incidents in California in the past, marking the largest fine ever imposed on the company. David Shabazian, Director of the California Department of […]
Apple Faces Antitrust Probe from U.S. and EU Authorities, Threatened with Sanctions Apple Faces Sanctions from U.S. and European Regulatory AuthoritiesCompeting in the Market with Advanced Technology Apple, the manufacturer of the iPhone, is now under sanctions from U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Apple’s closed ecosystem has come under scrutiny. According to the Financial Times, on the 21st (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 […]
Continental's Ultra-High Performance Tire Ranks First in Tire Performance in German Magazine Continental’s ultra-high performance (UHP) tire, Continental SportContact 7, took first place in the UHP summer tire test conducted by Auto Bild sportscars (4/24 issue) with the ratings “test winner” and “exemplary.” The ultra-high-performance tire prevailed against six tire models from international manufacturers and was the test winner with an overall score of 1.2. The editors […]
Mondelez Resilient in Face of Price Hikes: Sales Stay Strong American confectionery company Mondelez (MDLZ) continues to see steady sales despite price increases. Mondelez has implemented price hikes in key regions such as Europe and Latin America. However, the company is believed to be defending against a decrease in sales volume based on brand loyalty. “The company is proactively responding to offset the cost burden […]
Hyundai, Kia's Record Sales Streak Overshadowed by EPA's Fuel Economy Blow Hyundai Motor and Kia are readjusting the fuel economy ratings for some models sold in the United States. Following fuel economy tests by local environmental authorities, it was pointed out that the mileage ratings needed to be lowered. This is the first time in 24 years that vehicle fuel economy ratings have been changed due […]
Apple's CEO Tim Cook Hits the Ground in China: Here's Why Tim Cook of Apple has finally made a personal visit due to a slowdown in sales in China. Apple CEO Tim Cook met with suppliers, including Biel Crystal, on the 20th as sales in China decreased, emphasizing China’s importance in the supply chain. Cook revealed on his SNS post that he enjoyed a local breakfast […]
Peru's Copper Production Dip Sparks Global Price Surge Peru, the world’s second-largest copper producer, saw a slight decrease in production in January. With the recent surge in copper prices, all eyes are on whether Peru’s production decline will have an impact. Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines reported on the 19th (local time) that the country’s copper production in January was about 205,375 […]
NVIDIA Boosts Collaboration with Chinese Carmakers: BYD, Xiaopeng, and More Photo=BYD NVIDIA announced on the 18th at the opening of the annual developers’ conference, GTC (GPU Technology Conference) 2024 that it is expanding its cooperation with Chinese automakers like BYD. According to a Securities Times report, they will provide the next-generation vehicle chip “DriveThor” for BYD vehicles next year. DriveThor is a car computer that […]
South Korea's Instant Noodles Export Amount Records an All-Time High South Korea recorded its all-time high in instant noodles exports last month. Instant noodle exports have been on the rise since the beginning of the year, and they are expected to surpass $1 billion for the first time this year. On the 21st, Yonhap News reported the trade statistics after verifying it with the Korea […]
BAE Systems Plans $4 Billion Bond Sale for Ball Aerospace Acquisition British defense company BAE Systems is preparing to sell corporate bonds to finance the acquisition of Ball Aerospace. According to an insider, as of the 18th (local time), BAE Systems is recruiting investors to sell corporate bonds that could exceed $4 billion to refinance the bridge loan used to acquire Ball Aerospace. The final size […]
Saudi Arabia Unleashes $40 Billion Blitz in Global AI Race Saudi Arabia plans to invest approximately $40 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Major governments worldwide are racing to increase their investments to gain an edge in AI supremacy. According to the New York Times and other sources, on the 20th, Saudi Arabia plans to establish a $40 billion fund to invest in AI. […]
Jensen Huang Tests Samsung's HBM, Expresses High Hopes Jensen Huang, CEO of the American semiconductor company NVIDIA, tested Samsung’s HBM (High-Bandwidth Memory) and expressed high expectations at a global media roundtable on the 19th (local time). NVIDIA revealed that they had previously been supplied with HBM from SK Hynix and Micron but are now testing Samsung’s HBM. HBM is a high-performance product essential […]
NVIDIA Unveils Next-Generation AI-Enhanced Humanoid Robots [AlphaEconomy=(Chicago) Kim Jisun Correspondent] Nvidia has unveiled a humanoid robot with AI capabilities. Nvidia announced a hardware and software platform for building human-like robots, including generative AI capabilities...
Microsoft Recruits DeepMind Co-Founder to Head AI Division Microsoft (MS) announced on the 19th (local time) that it has recruited Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepMind and also the founder and CEO of another AI startup, Inflation AI, to head its AI business. According to MS’s disclosure, CEO Satya Nadella informed the employees on the same day that “Suleyman […]
AstraZeneca Bets on New Cancer Treatments By Acquiring Fusion Pharmaceuticals for $2 Billion [AlphaEconomy=(Chicago) Jisun Kim Correspondent] AstraZeneca is acquiring Fusion Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. AstraZeneca said on Nov. 18 (local time) that it is acquiring Fusion Pharmaceuticals for about $20 billion in cash as it bets on next-generation cancer treatments...
Goldman Sachs Slashes Tesla's Target Price Over Production Concerns Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has downgraded Tesla’s stock price. This reflects concerns about production issues and market conditions despite the price increase of Tesla’s main models. On the 18th, Goldman Sachs lowered Tesla’s target stock price from $220 to $190, maintaining a neutral investment opinion. The $190 is based on applying a 50-time multiplier […]
Starbucks Announces New Global Leadership Team Starbucks has appointed new global executives. On the 18th (local time), Starbucks announced a new global leadership structure by appointing Michael Conway as the CEO of North America and Brady Brewer as the CEO of Starbucks International. Conway has been a Starbucks partner since 2013 and currently serves as a group representative of the international […]
Hyundai's Electric Vehicle Lineup Racks Up 48 Awards Across 13 Countries In the fierce global electric vehicle market, Hyundai Motor Group’s various electric vehicle models have been honored one after another at award ceremonies hosted by influential automotive organizations and media around the world, including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. According to Hyundai Motor Group on March 19, the electric vehicles of its three brands […]
Google's Gemini AI Engine May Soon Power Features on Apple's iPhone, Sources Say Apple is in talks to integrate Google’s Gemini into the iPhone. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing a source, that Apple is in discussions to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI engine into the iPhone, according to a report on the 18th. According to the source, the negotiations involve a Gemini license for some new features to be […]
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