April 9, 2025, 10:18 p.m.

Samsung Electronics has acquired an advanced AI technology start-up in the UK

Seoul (AFP) - South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has acquired a British start-up that develops advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, as demand surges for high-end chips used in AI hardware.

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Prabowo's nephew has been appointed deputy finance minister promising not to raise the debt ratio

The nephew of Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Prabowo, has been named deputy finance minister, promising a smooth transfer of finances and pledging not to raise the debt ratio or budget deficit.

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Domestic rice stocks hit a new high India or reduce the minimum export price of fragrant rice

New Delhi: Authorities are likely to lower minimum prices for basmati rice exports and remove a 20 per cent export tax on steamed rice as domestic rice stocks hit record highs, government sources said.

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Japan and South Korea to restart the defense ministry dialogue cooperation and hidden worries

According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that the practical level dialogue between the defense departments of Japan and South Korea has been held in Tokyo.

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Supporters of cannabis in Thailand have gone on hunger strike to urge the government not to reclassify the drug as illegal

Despite the "hunger pangs" usually triggered by smoking marijuana, two Thai activists vowed Tuesday to continue their hunger strike until the government reconsiders its plan to reclassify marijuana as a contraband.

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Thailand has relaxed visa conditions to allow visa-free entry for people from 93 countries and regions

Starting July 15, Thailand will allow visa-free entry to people from 93 countries and territories, about double the current 57, for a single stay of up to 60 days, the Interior Ministry said.

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TikTok expects Korean Wave spending to reach $143 billion by 2030

According to a new study released by short video platform TikTok and market research firm Kantar, global spending on the Korean wave is expected to nearly double to $143 billion by 2030.

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Nepal's president has called for the formation of a new government as soon as possible after the prime minister failed to win a confidence vote

Nepal's President on Friday night called on parties capable of securing a majority in the lower house of Parliament to form a new government as soon as possible.

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Japan's negative wage growth truth: Rising wages are no match for soaring prices, and the government needs to do more

Recently, according to Japan's Jiji Press reported that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare released the "monthly survey of labor statistics" showed that personal real wages fell 1.4% in May compared with the same period of the previous year, the figure has been declining for 26 consecutive months.

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Samsung Electronics' largest labor union announced an indefinite strike

A union representing tens of thousands of workers at South Korea's Samsung Electronics has announced an indefinite general strike in a bid to force management to negotiate.

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