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Shoprite’s Checkers chain in South Africa is piloting high-tech smart shopping trolleys, known as Xpress Trolleys, to enhance the shopping experience

Checkers, a prominent supermarket chain in South Africa, has introduced the Xpress Trolley, a high-tech shopping cart designed to revolutionize the in-store shopping...

Metro

South Sudanese Exiles Return Home After Release from Sudanese Prisons Amid Uncertain Future

In recent developments, a group of South Sudanese exiles has returned to their homeland after enduring prolonged imprisonment in Sudanese facilities. Among them...

Metro

South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, arrested and held in solitary confinement on charges of stock manipulation, election interference, and bribery.

Kim Keon Hee, the former First Lady of South Korea, has been arrested and is currently held in solitary confinement at the Seoul...

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Japan initiates anti-dumping probe into hot-dip galvanized steel imports from China and South Korea amid domestic industry concerns

Japan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into hot-dip galvanized steel imports from China and South Korea, following a petition filed by domestic steel...

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South Africa summons Eswatini envoy over US deportation of five criminals

United States deported five individuals to Eswatini, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, under a controversial third-country agreement. These individuals, originating from Vietnam,...

Economy

Vietnam and South Korea to meet next week amid trade tensions

Vietnam and South Korea are set to hold high-level talks next week to address escalating trade tensions and reinforce their economic partnership. The...

Metro

Laos and South Korea Sign Agreement to Expand Seasonal Worker Program

In July 2025, Laos and South Korea expanded their bilateral cooperation by agreeing to dispatch Lao workers to Incheon city under a seasonal...

Economy

South Korea to Develop Roadmap Aiming for Developed Market Status by Year-End

South Korea is actively pursuing a roadmap to achieve developed market status by the end of 2025, aiming to attract greater foreign investment...

Economy

South Korea, EU Seek US Trade Deals to Mitigate Tariff Impact

In July 2025, the European Union (EU) and South Korea intensified efforts to negotiate trade agreements with the United States, aiming to mitigate...

World

EU Enhances Relations with South Africa to Counter Global Power Shifts

European Union (EU) and South Africa convened their eighth bilateral summit in Cape Town, underscoring a mutual commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership...