Elon Musk's Secret Trip to Beijing: A Game Changer for Tesla?CEO Elon Musk has secretly headed to Beijing. According to Reuters, on the 28th, Elon Musk plans to meet with high-ranking officials in Beijing, China, to discuss the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software launch in the country. He also aims to gain approval to transfer data collected in China to train algorithms necessary for Tesla’s autonomous […]
Tesla Breaks Barrier in China: FSD Software Likely to Enter Market After Inspection ApprovalModel 3 and Model Y Produced at Shanghai Gigafactory Pass the InspectionTesla, the Only Foreign Company to Pass For the first time, Chinese authorities have granted Tesla a compliance certificate for data security, which is the first for a foreign company. This green light paves the way for the introduction of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) […]
Delta Plane Drops Emergency Slide, Returns to JFKDelta Air Lines Boeing 767 passenger plane made a U-turn in mid-flight when an emergency slide fell off. According to the AP on the 27th (local time), shortly after taking off from New York on Friday, Delta Air Lines passenger plane pilots felt vibrations when an emergency slide fell off, and they turned back to […]
EU vs. Russia: Kremlin Stands Firm Against Sanctions on LNG TradeRussia has shown the will to overcome the sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU). The Kremlin in Russia announced on the 27th that it would find a way to overcome the illegal sanctions imposed by the EU on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. An EU official announced last Thursday that the EU Executive […]
Mercedes-Benz Cleared of Diesel Scandal by DOJMercedes-Benz Group AG has successfully shaken off allegations of diesel emission manipulation. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on the 27th that it had concluded its investigation into the Mercedes-Benz diesel emission scandal and found no further allegations. Renata Jungo Brüngger, a member of the board responsible for integrity, governance, and sustainability at Mercedes-Benz, […]
Maersk's Strategic $600 Million Bet on Nigeria's PortsDenmark’s shipping company, A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, plans to invest in Nigeria. On the 28th, Maersk announced that it would invest $600 million in Nigeria’s port infrastructure. The investment decision was made when Maersk’s Chairman, Robert Maersk Uggla, met with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at the World Economic Forum conference held in Saudi Arabia. Uggla stated, […]
LG's Grand Showcase 2024: A New Chapter in Middle East and Africa▲ Participants at the LG Showcase 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, will examine the ‘LG Dios Objet Collection Mood Up’ on the 24th (local time). LG Electronics is accelerating its market strategy in the Middle East and Africa through close local communication. LG Electronics announced it held the ‘LG Showcase 2024’ in Abu Dhabi, […]
New Leadership Takes Helm at JP Morgan Chase ChinaThe head of JP Morgan Chase’s China branch has been replaced after ten years. According to a statement from JP Morgan Chase on the 23rd (local time), Lu Fang has been appointed as the chairman of the investment banking division in China. In addition, Greg Yu, who was the vice president of JP Morgan Securities […]
AppleTV Plus Nears FIFA Club World Cup Broadcasting AgreementApple is expanding the service area of its online streaming service, Apple TV Plus. The New York Times (NYT) reported on April 22 that the International Football Federation (FIFA) has almost finished negotiations with Apple for the global TV broadcasting rights of the new FIFA Club World Cup for a month. According to insiders, Apple’s […]
Fashion World Shaken as U.S. Regulators Halt Tapestry's $8.5 Billion AcquisitionTapestry, the parent company of American fashion brand Coach, faced a roadblock from U.S. regulators in its bid to acquire Capri Holdings, which owns brands such as Michael Kors, for $8.5 billion (approximately 11.7 trillion KRW). According to the Financial Times (FT) and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on the 22nd (local time), the Federal […]
Trump's Return Could Mean Tariff Troubles for South KoreaU.S. experts predict that if Donald Trump retakes the White House and enforces a strong tariff policy, South Korea, which revised the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the Trump administration, may not be an exception. Eric Altbach, a partner at the consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, said at a U.S. presidential election outlook seminar hosted […]
Bubble Tea Billionaires: China's Latest Wealth PhenomenonBloomberg reported on the 22nd (local time) that the popularity of bubble tea in China has consecutively created billionaires. According to the report, the stocks of Sichuan Baicha Baidao, the third-largest bubble tea chain in China (hereafter referred to as ChaPanda), are set to trade on the Hong Kong stock market starting from the 23rd. […]
Fashion Brand, Express, Files for Bankruptcy and Reveals Plans for SaleExpress, a US-based apparel retailer, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings to facilitate its self-sale. In accordance with a statement released on the 22nd (local time), Express has received a proposal from brand manager WHP Global, in conjunction with mall operators Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property, to acquire the majority of the company’s operations and stores […]
A 'Kneaded' Revolution: Paris Baguette's Rapid Expansion in North AmericaTo secure 150 new franchise contracts with 100 new locations this year, targeting Puerto Rico and Mexico after the United States and Canada. Paris Baguette has been thriving since the start of this year after securing nearly 30 new franchise agreements in North America in the first quarter. This brings the company closer to its […]
Saudi Aramco's Top Boss Backs China in Energy Dumping ControversyThe world’s largest oil producer has stepped up to defend China against Western criticism that it dumps solar panels and electric vehicles at rock-bottom prices. According to the Financial Times (FT), Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, said at the World Energy Congress (WEC) held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the 22nd (local time), “China has greatly […]
North America Embraces Korean Rice: CJ's Bibigo Sticky Rice Sales SoarLast Year’s Cooked Sticky White Rice Sales Up 20.6% to 160 billion CJ CheilJedang’s Cooked Sticky White Rice is gaining significant popularity in North America. CJ CheilJedang announced on the 23rd that the sales of Cooked Sticky White Rice exported to North America last year increased by 20.6% compared to the same period of the […]
Healthcare Giant J&J Outperforms Market Predictions in Q1Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) first-quarter net profit exceeded market consensus. J&J’s first-quarter revenue was $21.38 billion, a 2.3% increase from the previous year, slightly lower than market expectations. However, earnings per share rose 12% to $2.71, surpassing market forecasts. The pharmaceutical business, including the anticancer drugs Darzalex and Erleada, led revenue growth, while the medical […]
Tesla Slashes Prices on All Models in China Following U.S. ReductionsElectric car company Tesla lowered the sales prices of its three flagship models by $2,000 each in the U.S. market and then dropped the sales prices of all models in China. According to Tesla’s official Chinese website on the 21st, the Model 3 price was reduced from $39,000 to $36,800, a decrease of $2,200. The […]
PepsiCo Faces Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices from Teamsters UnionsTeamsters unions in three U.S. states have filed a complaint against PepsiCo. On the 19th (local time), the Teamsters union reported to the National Labor Relations Board that they had accused PepsiCo of unfair labor practices. According to the union, local workers from five Teamsters in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa accused PepsiCo of unfair labor […]
SK On Doubles Down on Parental LeaveOn the 22nd, SK On announced that it will implement a parental leave system that extends the parental leave period up to two years. According to the Act on Equal Employment and Support for Work-Family Reconciliation, employees with children under eight can choose one year of parental leave followed by one year of reduced working […]
Elon Musk's Secret Trip to Beijing: A Game Changer for Tesla? CEO Elon Musk has secretly headed to Beijing. According to Reuters, on the 28th, Elon Musk plans to meet with high-ranking officials in Beijing, China, to discuss the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software launch in the country. He also aims to gain approval to transfer data collected in China to train algorithms necessary for Tesla’s autonomous […]
Tesla Breaks Barrier in China: FSD Software Likely to Enter Market After Inspection Approval Model 3 and Model Y Produced at Shanghai Gigafactory Pass the InspectionTesla, the Only Foreign Company to Pass For the first time, Chinese authorities have granted Tesla a compliance certificate for data security, which is the first for a foreign company. This green light paves the way for the introduction of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) […]
Delta Plane Drops Emergency Slide, Returns to JFK Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 passenger plane made a U-turn in mid-flight when an emergency slide fell off. According to the AP on the 27th (local time), shortly after taking off from New York on Friday, Delta Air Lines passenger plane pilots felt vibrations when an emergency slide fell off, and they turned back to […]
EU vs. Russia: Kremlin Stands Firm Against Sanctions on LNG Trade Russia has shown the will to overcome the sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU). The Kremlin in Russia announced on the 27th that it would find a way to overcome the illegal sanctions imposed by the EU on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. An EU official announced last Thursday that the EU Executive […]
Mercedes-Benz Cleared of Diesel Scandal by DOJ Mercedes-Benz Group AG has successfully shaken off allegations of diesel emission manipulation. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on the 27th that it had concluded its investigation into the Mercedes-Benz diesel emission scandal and found no further allegations. Renata Jungo Brüngger, a member of the board responsible for integrity, governance, and sustainability at Mercedes-Benz, […]
Maersk's Strategic $600 Million Bet on Nigeria's Ports Denmark’s shipping company, A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, plans to invest in Nigeria. On the 28th, Maersk announced that it would invest $600 million in Nigeria’s port infrastructure. The investment decision was made when Maersk’s Chairman, Robert Maersk Uggla, met with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu at the World Economic Forum conference held in Saudi Arabia. Uggla stated, […]
LG's Grand Showcase 2024: A New Chapter in Middle East and Africa ▲ Participants at the LG Showcase 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, will examine the ‘LG Dios Objet Collection Mood Up’ on the 24th (local time). LG Electronics is accelerating its market strategy in the Middle East and Africa through close local communication. LG Electronics announced it held the ‘LG Showcase 2024’ in Abu Dhabi, […]
New Leadership Takes Helm at JP Morgan Chase China The head of JP Morgan Chase’s China branch has been replaced after ten years. According to a statement from JP Morgan Chase on the 23rd (local time), Lu Fang has been appointed as the chairman of the investment banking division in China. In addition, Greg Yu, who was the vice president of JP Morgan Securities […]
AppleTV Plus Nears FIFA Club World Cup Broadcasting Agreement Apple is expanding the service area of its online streaming service, Apple TV Plus. The New York Times (NYT) reported on April 22 that the International Football Federation (FIFA) has almost finished negotiations with Apple for the global TV broadcasting rights of the new FIFA Club World Cup for a month. According to insiders, Apple’s […]
Fashion World Shaken as U.S. Regulators Halt Tapestry's $8.5 Billion Acquisition Tapestry, the parent company of American fashion brand Coach, faced a roadblock from U.S. regulators in its bid to acquire Capri Holdings, which owns brands such as Michael Kors, for $8.5 billion (approximately 11.7 trillion KRW). According to the Financial Times (FT) and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), on the 22nd (local time), the Federal […]
Trump's Return Could Mean Tariff Troubles for South Korea U.S. experts predict that if Donald Trump retakes the White House and enforces a strong tariff policy, South Korea, which revised the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the Trump administration, may not be an exception. Eric Altbach, a partner at the consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, said at a U.S. presidential election outlook seminar hosted […]
Bubble Tea Billionaires: China's Latest Wealth Phenomenon Bloomberg reported on the 22nd (local time) that the popularity of bubble tea in China has consecutively created billionaires. According to the report, the stocks of Sichuan Baicha Baidao, the third-largest bubble tea chain in China (hereafter referred to as ChaPanda), are set to trade on the Hong Kong stock market starting from the 23rd. […]
Fashion Brand, Express, Files for Bankruptcy and Reveals Plans for Sale Express, a US-based apparel retailer, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings to facilitate its self-sale. In accordance with a statement released on the 22nd (local time), Express has received a proposal from brand manager WHP Global, in conjunction with mall operators Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property, to acquire the majority of the company’s operations and stores […]
A 'Kneaded' Revolution: Paris Baguette's Rapid Expansion in North America To secure 150 new franchise contracts with 100 new locations this year, targeting Puerto Rico and Mexico after the United States and Canada. Paris Baguette has been thriving since the start of this year after securing nearly 30 new franchise agreements in North America in the first quarter. This brings the company closer to its […]
Saudi Aramco's Top Boss Backs China in Energy Dumping Controversy The world’s largest oil producer has stepped up to defend China against Western criticism that it dumps solar panels and electric vehicles at rock-bottom prices. According to the Financial Times (FT), Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, said at the World Energy Congress (WEC) held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the 22nd (local time), “China has greatly […]
North America Embraces Korean Rice: CJ's Bibigo Sticky Rice Sales Soar Last Year’s Cooked Sticky White Rice Sales Up 20.6% to 160 billion CJ CheilJedang’s Cooked Sticky White Rice is gaining significant popularity in North America. CJ CheilJedang announced on the 23rd that the sales of Cooked Sticky White Rice exported to North America last year increased by 20.6% compared to the same period of the […]
Healthcare Giant J&J Outperforms Market Predictions in Q1 Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) first-quarter net profit exceeded market consensus. J&J’s first-quarter revenue was $21.38 billion, a 2.3% increase from the previous year, slightly lower than market expectations. However, earnings per share rose 12% to $2.71, surpassing market forecasts. The pharmaceutical business, including the anticancer drugs Darzalex and Erleada, led revenue growth, while the medical […]
Tesla Slashes Prices on All Models in China Following U.S. Reductions Electric car company Tesla lowered the sales prices of its three flagship models by $2,000 each in the U.S. market and then dropped the sales prices of all models in China. According to Tesla’s official Chinese website on the 21st, the Model 3 price was reduced from $39,000 to $36,800, a decrease of $2,200. The […]
PepsiCo Faces Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices from Teamsters Unions Teamsters unions in three U.S. states have filed a complaint against PepsiCo. On the 19th (local time), the Teamsters union reported to the National Labor Relations Board that they had accused PepsiCo of unfair labor practices. According to the union, local workers from five Teamsters in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa accused PepsiCo of unfair labor […]
SK On Doubles Down on Parental Leave On the 22nd, SK On announced that it will implement a parental leave system that extends the parental leave period up to two years. According to the Act on Equal Employment and Support for Work-Family Reconciliation, employees with children under eight can choose one year of parental leave followed by one year of reduced working […]
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