Novo Nordisk Confirms Weight Loss Effects, New Blockbuster for Obesity Treatment Analysts have suggested that Novo Nordisk (NVO) could have another potential blockbuster obesity treatment following Semaglutide, along with the clinical results of Amycretin (Amylin/GLP dual receptor). Novo Nordisk’s stock price rose 9% on the day it announced the phase 1 clinical results of Amycretin. This product uses the same oral platform technology SNAC as applied […]
Syringomyelia, the Rare Disease That Led to Xia Shu's Death Local media reported that a famous Chinese romance novelist died at the young age of 29 after a three-year battle with a rare disease. The Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Xia Shu, a writer famous for her serious and complex descriptions of emotions between men and women, had passed away on […]
China's Waste Battery Recovery Tops $5.3 Billion, Sparks Recycling Boom The recovery of waste batteries in China exceeded $5.3 billion last year. The recycling market is expected to surge due to the overlapping demand for securing major minerals. According to KOTRA Shanghai and Zhongshan Industrial Research Institute, on the 9th, waste battery recovery in China increased from 236,000 tons in 2021 to 415,000 tons the […]
GM Named Most Repurchased Car Brand in U.S. for 9th Consecutive Year General Motors (GM) has been selected as the car manufacturer with the highest repurchase rate in the U.S. market for nine consecutive years. This achievement is due to continuously enhancing product development and marketing initiatives. It is expected to lead to an increase in global brand image and awareness. According to global research agency S&P […]
Despite Biden 'Red Line' Warning, Netanyahu Vows Rafah Invasion Saudi, Syria, Egypt, UAE announce the start of the Ramadan fastingMediating countries will continue to persuade for ceasefire during RamadanNetanyahu: “My Red Line is Not Repeating October 7” The Palestinian Gaza Strip is set to have the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan without a ceasefire. Ramadan holds profound significance as the holy month when the […]
U.S. Senator to Introduce Bill for Advanced Healthcare Payments in the wake of Change Healthcare Hack A U.S. Senator plans to propose a bill following the hacking of UnitedHealth’s tech division, Change Healthcare. Reuters reported on the 9th that Democratic Senator Mark Warner plans to introduce a bill to expedite and advance payments to healthcare providers after Change Healthcare was hacked. In a statement, Warner said, “This attack shows that we […]
Alaska Airlines Collaborates with DOJ in Probe of Boeing 737 MAX Incident Alaska Airlines is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the Boeing 737 Max explosion incident. Reuters reported on the 10th that Alaska Airlines has been cooperating with the DOJ since a criminal investigation into the Boeing 737 Max airplane explosion incident began. In a statement to Reuters, Alaska Airlines said, “It […]
Costco's Q2 Sales Slightly Below Expectations, But EPS Exceeds: Hold for Now With Costco’s (COST) second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) exceeding market expectations, advice suggested that the stock should be held, even amidst valuation concerns. Costco’s sales for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 (November 27, 2023 – February 18, 2024, 12 weeks) increased by 5.7% from the previous year to $58.4 billion. The GAAP-based […]
Young Man Escapes Kidnapping in Seoul: Suspects Apprehended A man in his twenties was kidnapped in the city center of Seoul. Three men in their twenties who used force to kidnap an acquaintance in Seoul have been arrested by the police. On the 10th, the Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul announced that they are investigating three men in their early twenties who are […]
M3 MacBook Air Finally Unveiled, "It's 13x Faster Than Its Predecessor" Following the release of the M3 MacBook Pro last October, the latest MacBook Air equipped with the M3 chip was finally unveiled on the 4th. Source: Apple The new MacBook Air uses a 3-nanometer-based M3 chipset, making it 60% faster than the previous M1 model, and 13 times faster than the previous Intel models. Additionally, […]
Sneezing While Eating? It Might Be Rhinitis, Not Just a Cold - Here's What You Need to Know! If you have a runny nose from time to time.
Aurora Adventures: Surprising Honeymoon Destination Doubles in Popularity Even if you’re not particularly fond of stars, aurora-watching is on many people’s bucket lists. The always beautiful and mesmerizing aurora lights the night sky with its moving spectacle. Travel to high-latitude regions like Northern Europe, Alaska, or Canada to see the aurora. If you’re tired of the usual travel destinations, how about heading out […]
Chinese Electric Car Giant BYD Eyes Korean Market as Gateway to U.S. and Europe Surprisingly, the Chinese electric car company BYD has targeted the Korean market. Considering that the market size is not large and that Hyundai and Kia’s market share exceeds 90%, this is unexpected, especially given the declining consumer preference for Chinese cars. The industry believes BYD’s strategy is to use Korea as a stepping stone for […]
South Korea Ranks 8th in Financial Literacy Among OECD Countries South Koreans ranked eighth in financial literacy among the 39 countries that participated in a survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). However, their understanding of digital finance was lower than the average of the OECD and 28 other countries, indicating a lack of awareness about financial security. According to the “2023 […]
India Deploys K9 Vajra Howitzers in Disputed Border Area with China India is deploying the K9 Vajra (meaning thunder in Hindi) self-propelled howitzer, locally produced via the technology transfer from Hanwha Aerospace, into actual combat. According to industry sources, on the 8th, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) delivered 100 K9 self-propelled howitzers manufactured with the technology transferred from Hanwha Aerospace to the Indian Army. The Indian Army, […]
Nurses in South Korea Now Able to Perform CPR and Administer Drugs Filling the medical gap left by medical residentsMinistry of Health and Welfare establishes guidelines for nursing dutiesLegal responsibility in case of accidents falls on the heads of the medical institutions To fill the medical gap caused by the departure of medical residents, starting from the 8th, nurses will also be able to administer CPR and […]
Chinese Foreign Minister Blames South Korea, U.S. for Korean Peninsula Tensions At a press conference held on the 7th, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, asserted that war should not break out on the Korean Peninsula./Xinhua News Agency. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau and Foreign Minister of China (also Director of the Office of […]
South Korea Deploys 'Spike' Missiles to Target North Korean Coastal Artillery Since North Korea bombarded Yeonpyeong Island in 2010, the military authorities have introduced a weapon system to strike North Korea’s coastal artillery precisely. That weapon is the Israeli-made “Spike” missile, deployed since mid-2013. The North Korean coastal artillery bases hidden in the coastal trenches near the Yellow Sea are challenging to strike accurately with the […]
Xi Jinping Commands Strengthening Strategic Capabilities in Cyber Defense and Space to Improve Nationa Defense Power Chinese President Xi Jinping, who also serves as the chairman of the Central Military Commission and the military commander in China, has ordered a comprehensive strengthening of strategic capabilities in emerging industries such as cyber defense and space to improve national defense power. As reported by the state-run China Central (CC)TV, during the plenary meeting […]
Elon Musk: 'I Am Not Donating Money to Either Candidate for US President' Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk, known to have recently met with former President Donald Trump, a U.S. presidential candidate, has drawn a line on the possibility of supporting election funds. On the 6th (local time), Musk said through social media X (formerly Twitter), “Just to be super clear, I am not donating money to either candidate […]
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