COMEUP 2023 presents vision of global startup ecosystem network-What is it specifically? 2023.11.09 COMEUP 2023, the largest startup event in Korea, kicked off at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul on the 8th.

Saudi, How to normalize relations with Israel? It depends on ‘this’. 2023.11.09 Yonhap

Positive Note for U.S.-China Relations: Vice President Wang Signals Openness to Talks 2023.11.09 China's Vice President signals readiness for dialogue with the U.S., raising hopes for positive talks between Xi and Biden at APEC summit.

"Biden-Xi Jinping summit being coordinated for Sept. 15 in San Francisco" 2023.11.08 AsiaToday's Hamanju Hamanju, Washington Correspondent = A summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to be held in San Francisco, U.S., on Nov. 15 (local time), according to reports.

China urgently seeks alternatives to semiconductor sanctions... U.S. CEOs meet at APEC 2023.11.08 China is struggling to find alternatives amidst the intensification of U.S. semiconductor sanctions. On one hand, China is making efforts to procure semiconductor equipment from the Netherlands’ ASML, and on the other hand, it is buying Huawei chips in bulk as an alternative to Nvidia’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Chinese President Xi Jinping is making […]

President Yoon's Packed Diplomatic Agenda: APEC, UK, France, and Netherlands Await 2023.11.08 President Yoon Suk Yeol to participate in the U.S. APEC summit, state visits to the UK and the Netherlands, and a visit to France.

Biden calls for 'three-day ceasefire' to free hostages. What is Netanyahu’s answer? 2023.11.08 U.S. President Joe Biden has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call for a three-day cease-fire to free some hostages held in the Gaza Strip, home to the Palestinian militant political party Hamas, U.S. political outlet Axios reported on July 7, citing sources.

David Beckham, become a name for yourself once again. 2023.11.08 AsiaToday Reporter Oh Se-eun = Temper announced on Monday that it has begun a partnership with David Beckham as its new brand ambassador.

Apple, Will they dominate the Indian smartphone market?- posts largest Q3 shipments. 2023.11.08 Apple posted its largest quarterly shipments ever in the Indian market in the third quarter, which has long been a key market for mid-range smartphones. The company shipped 2.5 million smartphones in India in the third quarter, according to market research firm Counterpoint Research.

September current account surplus for fifth consecutive month...'recessionary' limits remain (Summary) 2023.11.08 Korea's current account surplus in September was $5.42 billion, the fifth consecutive month of surplus. The deficit in the services balance widened from last month, but it was influenced by the improvement in the goods balance as passenger car exports continued to be strong, mainly to the United States and the European Union, and semiconductors showed signs of recovery.

Israel's President Fires Back at Angelina Jolie Over Gaza Critique 2023.11.08 Israeli President Herzog criticized Angelina Jolie's Gaza remarks, denying Israel's right to self-defense and defending aid efforts.

Thailand bans plastic bags. What happens if you throw away trash? 2023.11.08 Plastic bags banned Thailand has banned the use of plastic bags in order to protect the environment.The country has been tightening regulations since January 2020. The Thai government has stated that it aims to ban the use of plastic bags by 2021.

U.S.-China High-Level Talks on Yuan Transparency and Rare Earths Control 2023.11.08 China enhances control over rare earth exports while the U.S. calls for transparency of the yuan ahead of high-level meetings.

Israel, U.S. Discuss Post-Hamas Rule in Gaza, Emphasizing Security Over Governance 2023.11.08 Israel and the U.S. discuss post-Hamas plans for Gaza, focusing on security control and avoiding military occupation.

U.S. and China Strengthen Semiconductor Investments for Military Power 2023.11.08 U.S. invests $4.4B in Intel for military chips; China invests $6.2B in new memory chip company for independence.

Impact of rapid digitalization on older people- why societal efforts are needed. 2023.11.08 It's late at night when the subway is down and the city bus is not available. You wait on the street for 30 or 40 minutes for a taxi, only to find that it is filled with young people. When an empty taxi comes, it stops in front of the young man who made the reservation, says a few words, and disappears.

"Gaza City is under siege".. Hamas' top leader is isolated. 2023.11.08 "Israeli Army Advances to Gaza City Center" "Hamas Top Leader Isolated in Bunker" Israel, which has been escalating its ground war in the Palestinian territory of Gaza since last month 27, has formalized the start of a war of attrition.

Britney Spears Fans Condemn Timbaland's Offensive Comments 2023.11.08 Timbaland faces backlash for insensitive remarks about Britney Spears during a Q&A event, causing controversy on social media.

Xi Jinping meets with U.S. business leaders at APEC summit. 2023.11.08 Aimed at easing investment concerns in China...Hundreds of business leaders attend Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with representatives of major U.S. companies.

Democratic Party of Korea Under Fire for Spy Claim Among Presidential Staff 2023.11.08 Controversy as the Democratic Party suggests a spy among presidential staff during the parliamentary audit faces strong opposition criticism.

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