Russian Central Bank Calls For Ban of Cryptocurrency Mining

Jan 21, 2022

Moscow (Russia), January 21: The Russian Central Bank on Thursday called for banning cryptocurrency mining in Russia over significant risks for economic and financial stability.

Exports rise 22 pct in first 20 days of Jan.

Jan 21, 2022

Seoul (South Korea), January 21: South Korea's exports grew 22 percent on-year in the first 20 days of January on the back of solid demand...

U.S., 7 other nations urge full implementation of N. Korea sanctions

Jan 21, 2022

Washington (US), January 21: The United States and seven other members of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday called on all U.N. members to...

Daily cases over 6,000 for 2nd day amid omicron woes

Jan 21, 2022

Seoul (South Korea), January 21: South Korea's daily coronavirus cases stayed over 6,000 for a second straight day Friday amid concerns over the spread of...

Cabinet approves 14-tln won extra budget for small merchants

Jan 21, 2022

Seoul (South Korea), January 21: The Cabinet on Friday approved a 14 trillion won (US$11.8 billion) extra budget plan aimed at supporting small merchants hit...

Gov't to lower age of eligibility for COVID-19 treatment pills from 65 to 60: PM

Jan 21, 2022

Seoul (South Korea), January 21: The government will lower the age of eligibility for COVID-19 treatment pills from 65 to 60 to better contain the...

U.S. senator highlights need for strengthened deterrence against N. Korea

Jan 21, 2022

Washington [US], January 21: Sen. James Risch (R-ID) has called on the U.S. government to enhance and improve its nuclear capabilities to provide added deterrence...

Australian doctors renew calls for sugar tax

Jan 19, 2022

Canberra (Australia), January 19: Australia's peak medical body has renewed calls for a tax on sugary beverages in the country.

S. Korea, U.S. discuss new economic framework, supply chains

Jan 19, 2022

Seoul (South Korea), January 19: The top trade officials of South Korea and the United States on Wednesday agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership to...