EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries
BRUSSELS – A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. This is a major step towards reducing electronic waste and extending the lifespan of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. Background: Why user-replaceable … Continue reading EU law that requires user-replaceable batteries
Are UFOS considered a threat to security in Asia?
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG – The U.S. Congress is conducting rigorous investigations into the UAP phenomenon. UAP, or unidentified aerial phenomena, is the term that has replaced the old-fashioned UFOs. Many officials from the military and the government regard UAP as a … Continue reading Are UFOS considered a threat to security in Asia?
Chinese traveling overseas to reach 228 million annually
SEOUL – The number of Chinese citizens traveling overseas is projected to reach 228 million annually by 2030, compared to 170 million in 2019, according to a new report titled ‘China Outbound Tourism Handbook 2023: 88 Practical Ways to Prepare … Continue reading Chinese traveling overseas to reach 228 million annually
U.S. allows Samsung limited panel supply to Huawei
SEOUL – Samsung Electronics’ display unit has received licenses from U.S. authorities to continue supplying certain display panel products to Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL], a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. With U.S.-China ties at their worst in … Continue reading U.S. allows Samsung limited panel supply to Huawei
South Korean concerned about the spread of the virus
SEOUL – Police manned checkpoints in quarantined towns, guests were confined to their rooms in a hotel in the Canary Islands, governments issued travel warnings and more flights were suspended Tuesday as officials desperately sought to stop the seemingly inevitable … Continue reading South Korean concerned about the spread of the virus
China: Samsung to shut down last smartphone plant
Seoul – Samsung Electronics will shut down its last remaining mobile phone factory in China at the end of this month, marking the South Korean manufacturer’s exit from the increasingly competitive Chinese market. (Nikkei)
LG Display’s struggle against Chinese rivals
Seoul – Unable to compete with the glut of cheaper Chinese LCD panels, LG Display has replaced its chief executive and is looking to cut jobs. Early this week, the South Korean company held an emergency board meeting to accept … Continue reading LG Display’s struggle against Chinese rivals
China: Xi urges Trump to ease North Korea sanctions
Beijing/Washington – Chinese President Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump last month to show flexibility in dealings with North Korea and ease sanctions on the country “in due course,” China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday. A senior U.S. official … Continue reading China: Xi urges Trump to ease North Korea sanctions
Samsung: Phone water resistance questioned
Canberra – The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd (Samsung) alleging it made false, misleading and deceptive representations in advertising the water resistance of various ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones. Since around February … Continue reading Samsung: Phone water resistance questioned
South Korea to review inviting Kim Jong Un to ASEAN summit
Seoul – South Korea’s presidential Blue House said Monday that it will consider inviting Kim Jong Un, leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), to the South Korea-ASEAN summit later this year. Senior Blue House press secretary Yoon … Continue reading South Korea to review inviting Kim Jong Un to ASEAN summit