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EU to Ban Social Media Use by Minors in September

EU to Ban Social Media Use by Minors in September

The European Commission is expected to announce plans to ban the use of social media by minors within the EU in September.

Jul 3, 2026 22 views
StubHub Ticket Crisis

StubHub Ticket Crisis

Fans who purchased World Cup tickets through StubHub reported they were cancelled near the start of the tournament due to unilateral cancellation by s...

Jul 3, 2026 19 views
Google Faces Antitrust Charges Over Android App Market Dominance

Google Faces Antitrust Charges Over Android App Market Dominance

Google was accused by South Korean authorities of abusing its dominant position in the Android app market and hindering fair competition.

Jul 2, 2026 30 views
Chinas Domestic Automakers Dominate as Western Brands Decline

Chinas Domestic Automakers Dominate as Western Brands Decline

Chinese domestic brands are rapidly emerging and gaining market share in China, while Western automakers declining profit and competitiveness have led...

Jul 2, 2026 30 views
South Korean President Appoints Han Seong-sook as New Prime Minister

South Korean President Appoints Han Seong-sook as New Prime Minister

South Korean President Li Debeom appointed Han Seong-sook as the new Prime Minister on July 1st.

Jul 2, 2026 19 views
South Korea Reaches $102.25 Billion Export Milestone in June

South Korea Reaches $102.25 Billion Export Milestone in June

South Koreas exports reached $102.25 billion in June, exceeding $100 billion for the first time, driven primarily by semiconductors.

Jul 2, 2026 19 views
China as a Top Choice for Indonesian Students After Graduation

China as a Top Choice for Indonesian Students After Graduation

Indonesian students are increasingly choosing Chinese universities over Western ones for their higher education options, driven by growing economic ti...

Jul 2, 2026 18 views
South Korea Extends Visa-Free Policy for Group Tourists

South Korea Extends Visa-Free Policy for Group Tourists

South Korea is extending a visa-free policy for group tourists from six countries including China and Vietnam until December 31.

Jul 2, 2026 30 views
Russias Banking Chief Sees Ending War as Top Priority

Russias Banking Chief Sees Ending War as Top Priority

Russian state-owned commercial banks CEO discusses concerns over military operations and economic slowdown.

Jul 2, 2026 23 views
Russia Imports Gasoline From India Amid Fuel Shortages

Russia Imports Gasoline From India Amid Fuel Shortages

Russia is importing gasoline from India via sea transport due to fuel shortages caused by attacks on its energy infrastructure in Ukraine and is plann...

Jul 2, 2026 15 views
EU Needs Tailored AI Plans to Address Labor Market Impacts

EU Needs Tailored AI Plans to Address Labor Market Impacts

EU member states need to develop their own plans to address the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets due to no single-size-fits-all solu...

Jul 1, 2026 27 views
Japan Issues White Paper Warning of Chinas Influence in Emerging Markets

Japan Issues White Paper Warning of Chinas Influence in Emerging Markets

Japans Trade White Paper for 2026 highlights China as its largest trading partner, with a growing share of Chinese-made components used in production ...

Jul 1, 2026 17 views
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