Apple in Talks with Baidu for AI Integration: A Shift in Strategy? Apple CEO Tim Cook greeted attendees at the grand opening of the new flagship Apple Store, Jing’an, in Shanghai, China, on the 21st (local time). /Xinhua=Newsis Apple is reportedly considering incorporating Baidu’s AI model Ernie Bot into its devices sold in China, such as the iPhone. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on the […]
United Airlines Under the Microscope: FAA Ramps Up Investigation into Safety Concerns The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a detailed investigation into the safety of United Airlines. United Airlines announced on the 23rd that it will undergo an enhanced detailed investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following recent accidents. In a memo, Sasha Johnson, United Airlines’ Vice President of Aviation Safety, said, “In the […]
From Virtual Try-Ons to Smart Mirrors: The Latest in US Beauty Tech The winds of technological innovation are blowing strongly in the American beauty industry. According to analysts, the American beauty tech market is expected to grow rapidly, but there are still many challenges to overcome. On the 23rd, the KOTRA Los Angeles Trade Office introduced the current status and prospects of the American beauty tech market […]
Analysts Warn of BYD's Vulnerabilities in Global Market Due to Brand Image Amidst the rapid growth of Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD in its unique domestic market, analysts warn that its expansion strategy is beginning to reveal its limitations amid increased global competition in the electric vehicle industry. The Korea Automobile Research Institute released a report titled ‘The Light and Shadow of BYD’s Global Expansion Strategy’ on […]
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Cautious on Long-Term Outlook Despite Interest Rate Hike Federal Reserve officials raised the long-term target interest rate on March 20th (local time). However, Jerome Powell stated that this does not necessarily signal a continuous rate increase. The current target rate is between 5.25% and 5.50%, with a forecasted rate cut of 0.75% this year. The administrators have raised the long-term forecast for the […]
Short-Seller Targets SoundHound AI, Calls It 'NVIDIA's Favorite' in Scathing Report The U.S. activist short-seller investor Capybara Research has set its sights on SoundHound AI. This voice recognition AI company has attracted attention with its investment from the American semiconductor company NVIDIA. On the 22nd, Capybara stated in a short-selling report on SoundHound, “This company is a failed company that spreads lies and deceit. They don’t […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Gives Handwritten Approval to Samsung's HBM3E at GTC 2024 Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, visited Samsung Electronics’ booth at ‘GTC 2024’ and left a handwritten approval for their 5th generation high-bandwidth memory ‘HBM3E’ 12-layer product. Previously, Huang had announced through a global media briefing that he had tested Samsung’s HBM and had high expectations. This handwritten approval from CEO Huang is interpreted as an […]
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 […]
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