Bank of Korea kept its benchmark rate at 2.50% for a seventh straight meeting, citing higher inflation pressure, weaker growth and market volatility.
China auto output hit 2.917 million and sales reached 2.899 million in March, rebounding sharply from February as exports and NEVs led the market.
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Business
Bank of Korea kept its benchmark rate at 2.50% for a seventh straight meeting, citing higher inflation pressure, weaker growth and market volatility.
China auto output hit 2.917 million and sales reached 2.899 million in March, rebounding sharply from February as exports and NEVs led the market.
China’s CPI rose 1% in March from a year earlier, while monthly prices fell and producer prices returned to growth.
Tokyo stocks fell as the Nikkei retreated after a sharp rally, with higher oil prices, Middle East tensions and investor caution pressuring Japanese equities.
Gold held steady as investors tracked US-Iran talks, oil-linked inflation risks and fresh Federal Reserve signals ahead of key US price data.
Health
DR Congo has ended its national mpox emergency after two years, with officials reporting sharply lower weekly cases while surveillance stays in place.
WHO prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2, a more genetically stable nOPV2 that can now be procured by UNICEF for outbreak response in 2026.
Stanford researchers found blocking an aging-linked protein restores cartilage in joints, offering new insight into osteoarthritis and age-related joint degeneration.
Non-invasive sound therapy altered Alzheimer’s-related proteins in primate brains, offering biological evidence that auditory stimulation can influence disease-linked processes.
Researchers analyzing long term dietary data found higher intake of food preservatives was linked to increased incidence of type 2 diabetes in adults.
FLORIDA, December 16, 2025: Researchers at the University of Florida’s Diabetes Institute have identified…
LONDON, December 9, 2025: Coffee, long regarded as a daily indulgence, is…
LUGANO, Switzerland, November 29, 2025: Tattoo ink can migrate through the body, damage immune cells, and alter vaccine responses, according to new research from…
Stem cell therapy helped mice recover from stroke by repairing brain tissue and restoring motor skills through transplanted neural progenitor cells.
Cambridge scientists developed a two-part drug that activates the immune system only in tumors, offering safer cancer treatment options.
Three Korean hospitals ranked in the world’s top 10 for cancer care, with Samsung, Asan and SNU hospitals recognized in Newsweek’s global rankings.
Travel
Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi will open its latest expansion on April 4, adding 11 new attractions and lifting the waterpark to more than 70 experiences.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck calls AI a support tool, but critics say generative systems already shape film and TV workflows, costs and labor demand.
Lifestyle
Adidas launches Treadflow, the first shoe engineered for treadmill running, designed for indoor athletes with breathable comfort and tailored grip.
U.S. Polo Assn. has launched its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, blending sporty style and festive warmth, with pieces perfect for gifting this holiday season.
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has…
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch…
Fashion is not merely an industry, but a reflection of society’s heartbeat at any given…
Global Sports Brand Targets Goal of $3 Billion WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE /…
Luxury
Automotive
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 9.9% in November 2025, reaching 86,700 units, signaling a strong recovery for the automaker in the world’s largest EV market.
STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s electrification program. The new Cayenne Electric delivers up to 850 kW, equivalent…
BERLIN, Oct. 25, 2025: Porsche AG reported an operating loss of €967 million for the third quarter of 2025, its first quarterly loss since the company went public in 2022. The result compares with an…
WASHINGTON, October 9, 2025: U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following reports of traffic violations and multiple crashes involving…

