Kakao Entertainment to release its first NFTs
The NFTs are from “Solo Leveling”, Kakao Entertainment’s globally acclaimed IP, recording over 14.2 billion views worldwide.
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China solicits public opinions on revised mobile apps regulation
According to the draft, users must provide real personal information when registering accounts on mobile applications.
Tencent sells stake in Singapore’s Sea for $4 billion
Tencent has agreed not to sell further Sea shares for the next six months, according to terms of the deal obtained by Bloomberg News.
Virtual idol means music to stock market’s ears
After Digital Domain's showcase of a digital recreation of legendary singer Teresa Teng, AI companies saw a surge in share prices.
Regulation on digital economy mirrors China’s governance
The regulatory moves came as the leadership made it one of the policy priorities for 2021 to strengthen anti-monopoly oversight.
Cyberattacks: The Achilles heel of digital banks
According to national cyber agency data, there were 888 million attempted attacks recorded from January to August 2021.
Metaverse rises to cultural mainstream in South Korea
For the Korea Tourism Organization, metaverse marketing is no longer an option, but an imperative in promoting Korean tourism.
Despite concerns, NFT craze set to expand into fashion, entertainment
NFT market likely to reach new high, driven by clothes and fan merchandise this year, experts say.
Japanese companies vie for mid-career IT talent as digitization accelerates
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said in its 2019 estimate that there will likely be a shortage of up to 790,000 IT personnel in 2030.
China’s second nuclear unit with Hualong One reactor starts power generation
It is expected to generate nearly 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.