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URBAN BREAK and TOY CON SEOUL draw 58,000 in first fully integrated edition
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URBAN BREAK & TOY CON SEOUL 2026 ended Aug. 2 at COEX in Seoul after a four-day run that drew about 58,000 visitors and brought together 355 artists from 15 countries.
Hong Kong New CIES and South Korea program offer two very different residency plays for HNWIs
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Globevisa Group says Hong Kong’s New CIES and South Korea’s investment immigration program serve different investor goals, with Hong Kong favoring market participation and South Korea emphasizing principal protection.
Seoul to Soho brings K-beauty pop-up to SoHo
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A three-week Seoul to Soho experience opens in New York on Aug. 14, bringing Korean beauty brands, biotech startups, creators and buyers to 13 Crosby Street.
Top 10 furniture plywood manufacturers in China for 2026
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China’s export-oriented wood panel suppliers are facing tighter emission rules, FSC traceability demands and rising global furniture demand.
Five China BOPP thermal lamination film makers to watch in 2026
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Demand for BOPP thermal lamination film is rising as packaging and print buyers look for durable, sustainable finishes in 2026. A market briefing highlights five China-based suppliers, with attention on no-primer technology, certification and…
BEAUTÉ SEOUL expands curly hair care line with upgraded bonnet dryer
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BEAUTÉ SEOUL has expanded its curly hair collection with an upgraded Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer Attachment Ver 2.0 and solid shampoo and conditioner bars.
Muzig AI to stage live orchestral concert with AI-composed music in Seoul
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Muzig AI will present an AI music concert at Lotte Concert Hall in Seoul on Sept. 20, pairing original AI-generated works with Studio Ghibli and Hans Zimmer soundtracks.
BIXOLON adds 6-inch XT6-60N industrial label printer
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BIXOLON has launched the XT6-60N, a new 6-inch industrial label printer built for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and retail labeling needs.
Fujairah Environment Authority joins UNESCO heritage session in South Korea
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Fujairah’s Environment Protection Authority is taking part in UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea, as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s bid for World Heritage status.
Fujairah Environment Authority Joins UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in Korea
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Fujairah Environment Authority is taking part in UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan as the committee reviews Wadi Wurayah’s bid for World Heritage status.
VandS Clinic expands specialized beauty centers across Seoul
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VandS Clinic is widening its Seoul footprint with specialized centers in Seongsu, Sinchon and Hwagok for lifting, body contouring and regenerative skin care aimed at global patients.
South Korea, Denmark team up on AI ageing tech
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South Korean and Danish partners have signed a cooperation agreement to expand AI-enabled dementia prevention and healthy-ageing programs, starting in South Korea’s elderly welfare sector.
Viewduc launches global beauty review and ingredient platform
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Viewduc Insight has launched a beauty platform in Seoul that combines product reviews, ingredient data, dupe comparisons and personalized discovery tools.
Chinese pet owners shift to premium care, TGM study finds
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TGM Research’s Pet Care Insights 2026 in China shows that Chinese pet owners are spending more on pets, favoring quality over price and showing strong interest in preventive care and pet tech.
Guangzhou Nuocai expands global reach with industrial inkjet systems
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Guangzhou Nuocai Digital Products Co., Ltd. is pushing deeper into overseas markets with a broad lineup of UV flatbed, rotary, packaging and UV DTF printing systems.
Fasoo AI pushes print security as manufacturing IP risk
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Fasoo AI said manufacturers need stronger protection for printed documents as intellectual property often becomes vulnerable after it leaves the digital environment.
Phosphorus pentafluoride market seen reaching $2.81B by 2032
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A new market report forecasts the global phosphorus pentafluoride market will nearly triple by 2032, driven by lithium-ion battery materials, semiconductor demand and higher-purity fluorochemical needs.
Seoul Pavilion closes VivaTech 2026 with deals, awards and investor interest
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The Seoul Business Agency says its first Seoul Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 in Paris generated more than 300 business meetings, six MOUs and 10 awards and recognitions for 20 Seoul startups.
L WELL expands kinesiology tape lineup for sports and rehab markets
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L WELL Medtech Solutions SDN. BHD. is broadening its sports medicine and rehabilitation offerings as demand rises for flexible support products used by athletes, clinics, and active consumers.
AFPRO 2026 opens in Seoul with 195 startups and new AX pavilion
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South Korea’s flagship agrifood startup expo opened July 15 at COEX in Seoul with 195 startups, 369 booths and a new AX Special Pavilion focused on Physical AI and autonomous farm robotics.
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