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Business
China’s central bank added 12 banks to the digital yuan network, raising the number of authorized operators to 22 and widening access to e-CNY services.
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $423.66 billion in March as a stronger U.S. dollar and FX swaps with the pension fund reduced reserve assets.
South Korea’s inflation rose 2.2% in March as higher oil costs lifted transport prices, while falling food prices helped keep the increase below forecasts.
South Korea exports hit a record $86.1 billion in March, the first time monthly shipments topped $80 billion, driven by surging semiconductor demand.
Japan’s industrial output fell 2.1 percent in February as weaker auto and electronics production pulled factory activity lower, official data showed.
Health
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.
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…
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.
Entertainment
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…
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…