Bank Of Korea Raises Rates to 2.75% in First Rate Hike Since 2025
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark rate to 2.75 percent on Thursday, delivering its first rate hike since May 2025. Consequently, the Monetary...
Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions
Crude oil prices are rising again as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies further. This price surge affects numerous industries relying heavily on...
Ministry Moves to Annul Failed Drone Contract
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is seeking arbitration to annul a failed drone contract. This NT$987.81 million agreement involved fixed drone countermeasure systems that...
China Sends Experts to Uganda for Ebola Response
China has dispatched two experts to Uganda to support international efforts against the Ebola outbreak. The National Disease Control and Prevention Administration selected both...
North Korean Beauty Salons Rebrand as Premium Services
North Korean beauty salons and sauna houses are increasingly rebranding themselves as premium services in 2026. These facilities now bundle haircuts, massages, skin care...
