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18/04/2024

Sony pioneers biodegradable TV packaging, replacing polystyrene foam with Kaneka's Green Planet biopolymer, setting a new industry standard.

Sony leads the industry in adopting biodegradable packaging for large TVs, setting a new standard for environmental sustainability.

18/04/2024

Naver introduces same-day and Sunday delivery for the "Naver Arrival Guarantee," targeting FMCG and fashion in Seoul, with expansion plans.

Naver introduces same-day and Sunday delivery for its 'Naver Arrival Guarantee' program, focusing on essential goods in Seoul metropolitan area.

18/04/2024

Samsung develops the industry's fastest LPDDR5X DRAM, targeting AI applications, with a 10.7Gbps speed and 25% better power efficiency.

Samsung develops industry's fastest 10.7Gbps LPDDR5X DRAM, optimized for AI applications, with 25% higher performance and power efficiency.

18/04/2024

OpenAI expands to Japan with its first Asian office, appointing the former president of AWS Japan as lead and offering early access to custom Japanese GPT-4.

OpenAI opens its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan. To cater to local needs, it offers a GPT-4 custom model optimized for the Japanese language.

18/04/2024

Samsung and LG showcase innovative home appliances at Milan Design Week 2024, focusing on user-centric design and advanced technology.

Samsung and LG unveil advanced home appliances at Milan Design Week 2024, focusing on user-centric design and innovative technologies.

18/04/2024

Naver Plus Membership offers new promotions to reward loyalty and attract subscribers, as competitor Coupang raises prices.

Naver and Coupang compete for subscriber loyalty in South Korea's e-commerce market with new promotions, investments, and membership benefits.

18/04/2024

Upstage secures $72M Series B, becoming South Korea's most well-funded AI software company, with plans for US expansion.

Upstage, a South Korean AI company, raises $72M in Series B funding to expand its LLM and Document AI offerings globally.

18/04/2024

Japanese brands dominate cross-border fashion rankings in Singapore, while luxury brands lead in the US and Hong Kong.

Discover the most popular fashion brands by country in cross-border e-commerce, based on data from Rakuten Rakuma and FROM JAPAN.

12/04/2024

Coupang raised the monthly paid membership fee for "WOW Membership" to KRW 7,890, still offering competitive benefits compared to other streaming services. $CPNG

Coupang increases WOW Membership monthly fee to KRW 7,890, offers expanded benefits, and invests in logistics infrastructure.

12/04/2024

MUSINSA's annual revenue surged 36.9% in 2023 despite market challenges, driven by online platforms, global operations, and an in-house brand.

MUSINSA reports 40% annual sales growth in 2023 despite sluggish fashion market, with strong cash position for future strategic growth.

12/04/2024

Mary Meeker's Bond Capital-backed South Korean OHouse achieves profitability and 77.4% CAGR over 5 years, driven by its content-community-commerce flywheel strategy.

OHouse, a Korean startup, surpasses KRW 200 billion in annual sales and achieves profitability despite economic challenges.

12/04/2024

Naver Cloud partners with Intel to create an AI chip software ecosystem, supporting domestic startups and universities with " " accelerators.

Naver Cloud and Intel partner to develop a 'Gaudi' AI chip software ecosystem, supporting research among South Korean startups and universities.

12/04/2024

SoftBank debuts , a Leica-supervised smartphone with advanced features for professional-grade mobile photography.

SoftBank launches Leitz Phone 3, a 5G smartphone supervised by Leica, featuring enhanced camera capabilities, design, and performance.

12/04/2024

Kakao Style's fashion platform reports a record 62% revenue growth in 2023 despite challenges driven by data-driven marketing and innovation.

Kakao Style reports 62% revenue growth in 2023, with Zigzag achieving annual profitability. Investments in new businesses continue.

12/04/2024

LINE's new AI 3D Characters feature allows users to generate 60 unique story-based images of themselves using just 8-12 photos.

LINE introduces AI 3D Characters, allowing users to create AI-generated 3D character images as story protagonists for their LINE profiles.

12/04/2024

Sony Thermo Technology launches REON BIZ, an IoT temperature solution for optimizing work environments and reducing heat risks.

Sony Thermo Technology Inc. (STTI) launches REON BIZ, a temperature solution and IoT cloud service for corporate clients, to optimize facility management.

12/04/2024

SoftBank's smart stadium tech trials at Dome showcase navigation and real-time AR performance, transforming the fan experience.

SoftBank conducts successful experiments for smart stadium technology, including AR navigation and real-time AR performances, at PayPay Dome.

07/04/2024

Kia will invest $28.1B through 2028, aiming for 4.3M annual sales by 2030, with 1.6M EVs and 250K PBVs, targeting an 11.9% profit margin.

Kia unveils ambitious electrification plan, targeting 4.3 million annual sales by 2030, with a focus on EVs, HEVs, and PBVs.

07/04/2024

Despite market challenges, Samsung and LG reported strong Q1 results, with LG achieving record-high revenue and profit for the quarter.

Samsung and LG report robust Q1 2024 earnings despite market challenges, focusing on innovation, AI, and new business areas for growth.

07/04/2024

Naver launches Neighborhood Super Grocery, partnering with local supermarkets for 2-hour delivery, aiming to reach 400 stores by year's end.

Naver launches Neighborhood Super Grocery, a 2-hour delivery service from local supermarkets, in partnership with Retail & Insight's Tomato platform.

07/04/2024

SK hynix will invest $3.87B in the Indiana chip packaging plant for AI applications, creating 1,000+ jobs and collaborating with local universities.

SK hynix announces $3.87 billion investment in an advanced chip packaging plant in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, to meet growing AI demand.

07/04/2024

Japan approves ¥590B for Rapidus to bolster domestic chip production amid geopolitical tensions and ' critical role.

Japan has approved ¥590 billion in subsidies for chip venture Rapidus to bolster its semiconductor industry and compete globally.

04/04/2024

Japan unveils guidelines to nurture green transformation startups, addressing market risks and funding challenges.

Japan releases guidelines to support green transformation startups, addressing unique challenges and financing options for achieving carbon neutrality.

04/04/2024

South Korea's exports were up 3.1% in March, driven by semiconductors and US sales. The trade surplus for 10 months straight.

South Korea's exports grew 3.1% in March, marking a sixth straight month of gains. The trade surplus narrowed to $4.28 billion.

04/04/2024

Korea Startup Forum proposes 11 tasks to drive innovation, global competitiveness, and inclusion for growth.

Korea Startup Forum releases policy proposals to address economic challenges, foster innovation, and enhance global competitiveness of startups.

04/04/2024

Hyundai & Kia unveiled DAL-e with autonomous driving & facial recognition, set to revolutionize delivery services.

Hyundai and Kia unveil DAL-e Delivery robot with autonomous driving and face ID tech for efficient indoor deliveries in offices and malls.

04/04/2024

Samsung unveils -powered home appliances with seamless connectivity and , focusing on .

Samsung introduces AI-powered home appliances at the 'Welcome to BESPOKE AI' global launch event, aiming to simplify daily tasks and enhance the connected home experience.

04/04/2024

SK Telecom's AI assistant "A." update brings real-time call translation & spam detection to , enhancing user experience.

SK Telecom upgrades its AI-based personal assistant 'A.' with enhanced call features, including real-time translation and spam detection, for Android users.

30/03/2024

Yahoo! Shopping Japan introduces a new "Gift Function" to simplify social gifting, allowing users to send gifts without the recipient's address.

LINE Yahoo Corporation launches "Gift Function" on Yahoo! Shopping to stimulate growth in Japan's online gift market, simplifying the gifting process.

30/03/2024

Rakuten Healthcare app adds an OCR feature for easy health checkup data tracking to boost screening participation in Japan.

Rakuten's health management app now allows users to log annual check-up results by scanning documents or manual input, aiming to boost exam rates.

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