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S.Korean Shares Tumble, Won Hits 17yr Low on Mideast Conflict
gurutrade28d ago

S.Korean Shares Tumble, Won Hits 17yr Low on Mideast Conflict

KOSPI falls 6.5 to 2week low Won hits weakest level since March 2009 Benchmark bond yield hits highest in over 2 years SEOUL, March 23 Reuters South Korean shares dropped more than 6 on Monday to close at their lowest level in two weeks, while the won weakened to a 17year low, as heightened Middle East tensions dampened appetite for riskier assets. U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war by attacking energy facilities in the Gulf, a potential widening of hostilities which could deepen a regional crisis and add to concerns in global markets. The benchmark KOSPI closed down 375.45 points, or 6.49, at 5,405.75, marking its lowest level since March 9 and the biggest daily percentage loss since March 4. The index extended losses even after a trading curb was activated on the index earlier in the session. It was the fourth time a sidecar curb was triggered just this month due to heightened volatility sparked by the Middle East conflict. The won was quoted 0.83 lower at 1,517.3 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform , hitting its lowest level since March 2009. Hopes are fading that the war will end soon, said Huh Jaehwan, an analyst at Eugene Investment Securities. We don39;t have to be too pessimistic because Asian countries are in a stronger position than before thanks to robust tech sectors, while the government is also planning an extra budget. However, the market39;s patience has become weak, Huh said. Budget Minister...

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iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Fold Leaks: Specs, 2nm A20 Chip, and Release Date
geeky_gadgets28d ago

iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Fold Leaks: Specs, 2nm A20 Chip, and Release Date

Apple is poised to make significant strides in 2026 with the highly anticipated launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold. These devices represent Apple’s dual approach: refining its flagship series while boldly entering the foldable market. With advancements in design, camera technology and battery performance, these models aim [...] The post iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Fold Leaks: Specs, 2nm A20 Chip, and Release Date appeared first on Geeky Gadgets .

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53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank
pymnts28d ago

53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank

A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. More than half of scam payments are made within 24 hours, according to “Financial Scams and Consumer Trust,” a November PYMNTS Intelligence report commissioned by Block. Based on a survey of 15,110 consumers in the United States, the report [...] The post 53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank appeared first on PYMNTS.com .

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Mohan Yadav: Dairy Sector Push to Empower Livestock Farmers in Madhya Pradesh
dnpindia_in28d ago

Mohan Yadav: Dairy Sector Push to Empower Livestock Farmers in Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is actively promoting the dairy sector to strengthen rural livelihoods and boost the state’s economy. Emphasizing the vision of “Empowered Livestock Farmers, Prosperous Madhya Pradesh,” the government is introducing measures aimed at increasing farmers’ income and making them self-reliant. Mohan Yadav: Dairy Sector [...] The post Mohan Yadav: Dairy Sector Push to Empower Livestock Farmers in Madhya Pradesh appeared first on DNP INDIA .

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MullenLowe Sri Lanka Integrates Synapse VII Advanced Analytics to Drive Evidence-Led Digital Effectiveness for Brands
adaderana28d ago

MullenLowe Sri Lanka Integrates Synapse VII Advanced Analytics to Drive Evidence-Led Digital Effectiveness for Brands

MullenLowe Sri Lanka, has announced the integration of Synapse VII’s advanced data analytics capabilities into its digital services ecosystem. The partnership signals an important shift in the local advertising landscape, bringing together high-impact creative storytelling with rigorous data diagnostics. As Sri Lankan brands navigate an increasingly complex digital economy, the collaboration aims to address a growing challenge within the industry, which is the disconnect between daily digital content activity and long-term brand equity. Synapse VII focuses on the discipline of digital effectiveness, an approach that looks beyond short-term engagement metrics commonly associated with social media marketing to identify media patterns that genuinely influence business performance in both the short and long term. “The industry has spent years chasing immediate engagement, often at the expense of sustainable growth,” said Thayalan Bartlett, Executive Chairman of MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka. “By integrating Synapse VII’s analytical engine, we move beyond traditional reporting and give our clients the ability to understand where their brand is heading, not simply where it has been.” Kevin Kulatilake, Managing Director of Synapse VII, brings extensive international experience to the partnership. His career includes leading the digital division for Unilever at Mindshare, part of GroupM in Sri Lanka, and serving as the former Head of LoweDigital at MullenLowe Sri Lanka before relocating to the United Kingdom. During his time in the UK he operated within a highly competitive marketing environment, holding senior performance leadership roles across global brands. As Performance Director for organisations such as Haleon at Publicis, Eurostar at Wavemaker, and the Volkswagen Group at Omnicom, he was responsible for managing multi-million-pound digital performance budgets. Within these environments, where data-driven accountability is a business necessity, advanced predictive analytics form the foundation of marketing decision-making. “Synapse VII was built on the principle that data should steer the brand rather than simply describe it,” Kulatilake said. “Having implemented these frameworks in the UK, where the scale of data and the weight of media investment demand absolute precision, I am excited to bring that same level of analytical discipline back to Sri Lanka. Our focus is to continuously analyse the digital health of a brand, so growth becomes a sustained trajectory, and there is no better partner to deliver this with than my former team at MullenLowe.” The partnership is expected to introduce a new benchmark for digital accountability within the local industry. It’s being offered as an add-on to LoweDigital’s existing offering, enabling MullenLowe’s portfolio of clients to gain exclusive access to deeper analytical insight and evidence-based strategies designed to deliver measurable and sustainable digital effectiveness. MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka (MLG) is Sri Lanka’s largest integrated brand communications company with eight independent strategic business verticals, spanning Mainstream, Digital, Activations, MarTech, Media and Public Relations. MLG’s Sri Lanka office consists of 110 staff, serves 43 of the nation’s top corporates, manages 111 brands across 33 categories, including 80% of the top 10 and 50% of the top 20 most advertised categories in the country making it a company with prolific cross category knowledge. Ranked among the world’s top 100 agencies and APAC’s top 20, MLG is Sri Lanka’s Effie Agency of The Year and a consistent local awards leader for over a decade. It operated as a full member affiliate of MullenLowe Worldwide which was recently acquired by Omnicom. As the world’s largest marketing services group, Omnicom combines unmatched global knowledge and experience with local insight to deliver end-to-end brand solutions. Photo Caption: From left: Kevin Kulatilake, Managing Director of Synapse VII with Thayalan Bartlett, Executive Chairman of MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka.

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China cuts exports of two hi-tech metals to Japan, increases rare earth shipments
scmp28d ago

China cuts exports of two hi-tech metals to Japan, increases rare earth shipments

China has cut exports of two metals used in military technology to Japan while increasing shipments of rare earth magnets, in what could signal a muted warning after geopolitical tensions between the two Asian economies flared last year. Exports of gallium to Japan registered zero volume in the first two months of the year, compared with 8,007kg (17,652 pounds) in the same period of 2025, customs data showed. Germanium exports were also at zero in January and February, compared with 400kg (882...

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