Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns
In a statement, Taiwan's Interior Ministry said the fraud cases on the app, which it said had three million users in Taiwan, had resulted in losses of US$7.9 million since 2024,…
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Japanese firms sue U.S. government for return of collected tariffs
The move comes as the U.S. Supreme Court continues to hear arguments over the legality of the “reciprocal tariffs” and other measures invoked by the Trump administration, to…
How ex-employee exposed 33.7 million users: South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang’s security gaps explained
Weak privilege controls, outdated oversight, and low security investment allowed the breach to unfold undetected for over five months.
From shipyards to steel mills, South Korean manufacturers get meme makeovers to woo Gen Z
Once defined by rigid hierarchies and a smokestack-era image, the country’s manufacturing sector is now fighting a perception gap as it competes with IT firms and startups for…
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang hit by massive breach exposing 33.7 million users
Regulators warn of secondary scams, as probe uncovers months of unauthorised access.
Samsung taps new AI talent in biggest reshuffle in years
The tech giant elevates rising leaders in AI, robotics, advanced chips as part of accelerated generational shift.
Why do companies delist in Pakistan?
In the 1980s, Pakistan offered a 5 percent tax advantage to firms that listed on the stock exchange, explains Ali Farid Khwaja, CEO of Oxford Frontier Capital and Co-founder and…
Nepal’s Gen Z unrest wipes billions off economy as multinationals report mixed first-quarter results
Unilever Nepal posts a sharp profit fall while Bottlers Nepal sees earnings surge despite turmoil.
China’s major airlines offer refunds, rebooking for Japan-bound passengers amid alert
Airlines such as Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines offered free refunds or itinerary changes for…
China’s C919 jet to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow
Two single-aisle C919 planes and one C909 business jet will be on display during the event, according to Shanghai-based Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, the developer of the…