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Samsung Labor Truce: Samsung Electronics and its largest union struck a last-minute wage deal, suspending a looming strike and easing fears of a global memory-chip supply hit after analysts warned losses could reach 100 trillion won. Markets Lift on Chips: Asian shares jumped as Nvidia’s upbeat results fueled the AI rally and oil eased after several supertankers transited the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East Watch: Trump said the U.S. could wait a few days for “the right answers” from Iran, while Tehran said it is reviewing Washington’s latest position—keeping Strait-of-Hormuz risk front and center for shipping and energy costs. Payments Innovation: NHN KCP is piloting stablecoin payments on Avalanche, aiming to move from small tests to a broader online/offline payment stack. Korea-India Defense: India and South Korea signed new defense cyber and training agreements during Rajnath Singh’s Seoul visit. Tech & Culture: Google unveiled smart glasses with Gemini “agentic” features, while K-drama “Perfect Crown” faced backlash over Joseon-era historical accuracy.

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Extel names South Korea’s top companies and investor relations teams for 2026

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May 14, 2026

Industrial heaters market seen reaching $9.6 billion by 2033

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May 15, 2026

Waste to energy market seen reaching $49.7 million by 2033

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May 12, 2026

Agriculture equipment market seen reaching $264.6 billion by 2034

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