Samsung Pay boosts ties with Naver, Kakao to cement payment leadership
Samsung Electronics has been in discussion with Kakao Pay over a potential partnership deal, seeking synergy between the two payment services.
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Major insurance company to provide cash to coworkers of those who take childcare leave
The allowance will be paid to all company employees, with the amount will be determined based on the size of the workplace and the gender of the person who takes childcare leave.
OLED TV war looms as Samsung returns after 10-year hiatus
While remaining mum over a heated rivalry with LG, Samsung has offered new OLED TVs at slightly cheaper prices.
Huawei denies selling smartphone business rumours
The company said, however, that it will continue to beef up investment in the phones and build up its high-end brands.
China slams ‘suppression’ of TikTok app
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning urged the US to respect the principles of market economy and fair competition, and to stop suppressing companies.
E-commerce aids Chinese brands in gaining more popularity
These platforms have played a vital role in stabilising the nation's foreign trade and economic growth amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hybe requests probe into possible SM stock manipulation
The ongoing feud between Lee Soo-man and SM Entertainment will likely continue until the regular shareholders' meeting, slated for March 31.
Largest Pocky factory opens in Indonesia to supply Asean, US market
The chief operating officer forecasts the rise demand for Pocky in of Southeast Asian and North American markets.
Dubai holds promotion event in Beijing to lure Chinese tourists
Before Covid-19 swept the world in 2019, China was Dubai's fifth-largest tourist source market.
Seoul to create 1 trillion won fund for content industry by 2024
The goal to achieve 137 trillion won in exports of content by 2027 will be achieved by supporting the overseas expansion of small and medium-sized content companies.