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South Korean Political Turmoil Exposes Need for Corporate Reform Amid Korea Zinc Control Battle

Political unrest and the pressing need for measures to curtail the influence of familyowned corporations have escalated since the failed coup attempt

Political unrest and the pressing need for measures to curtail the influence of familyowned corporations have escalated since the failed coup attempt of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Despite a power struggle involving Chair Yun B. Choi, the KOSPI index needs help as Korea Zinc prepares for a crucial $22 billion shareholder meeting in January to consider new board members. To thwart a takeover effort by the private equity company MBK and another founding family, Choi attempted to sell $1.8 billion worth of shares, which drew criticism. Even if this proposal is dropped, he will still be the CEO. Directors duties are mainly to the corporation, not shareholders, which brings essential corporate governance issues to light. In the corporate environment of South Korea, it is becoming more and more critical to reform rules to guarantee equitable treatment of shareholders. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 10 days ago          

Australia Penalizes Bit Trade $5.1 Million for Unlawful Credit Facility Offerings

Bit Trade, the regional operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has been fined A$8 million $5.1 million by Australias corporate regulator for

Bit Trade, the regional operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has been fined A$8 million $5.1 million by Australias corporate regulator for illegally providing a credit facility to more than 1,100 clients. According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASIC, Bit Trade lost more than $5 million due to improperly determining whether clients were eligible for its margin trading product. This product enabled margin extensions, effectively loans or credit that may be repaid with traditional currencies like the US dollar or digital assets like Bitcoin. In August, the Federal Court of Australia declared that this offering qualified as a credit facility, which requires a precise target market analysis to shield investors from potentially hazardous goods. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 10 days ago          

Google Launches Gemini 2.0 A Faster, Smarter Multimodal AI Model

The latest AI model from Google, called Gemini 2.0, is faster, more sophisticated, and able to create and comprehend text, images, audio, and video. A

The latest AI model from Google, called Gemini 2.0, is faster, more sophisticated, and able to create and comprehend text, images, audio, and video. Adding features like multilingual audio generating, visual creation, and complicated problemsolving, this model is twice as quick as its predecessor, Gemini 1.5, and can be used for tasks ranging from task execution to coding. Gemini 2.0 is a universal assistant with programs like Google Search to process multimodal data, manage complex questions, and solve mathematical puzzles. Gemini 2.0 is available for developers to test using Googles AI tools wider access is scheduled for January. Prioritising utility and safety, Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the importance of the model in bringing in an "agentic era." Read More..

B2B Tech News | 10 days ago          

OpenAI Outage Disrupts ChatGPT and Sora Services Globally

A worldwide outage at OpenAI affected ChatGPT and Sora, the recently released AI video generator. "ChatGPT is currently unavailable" was the error mes

A worldwide outage at OpenAI affected ChatGPT and Sora, the recently released AI video generator. "ChatGPT is currently unavailable" was the error message users saw while the business investigated the problem and developed a solution. About 29,000 reports on Downdetector indicated the height of the outage, which started at around 430 AM IST. On its official X account, OpenAI acknowledged the disturbance and promised users they were taking care of the issue. The problem is fixed now, although OpenAI hasnt officially announced it. This outage comes as other significant platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, experienced similar outages in recent hours, underscoring a difficult time for tech services worldwide. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 10 days ago          

LTIMindtree and GitHub Join Forces to Transform Software Development with AIDriven DevOps

The two companies have teamed together by combining GitHubs Copilotpowered DevOps and AI programming skills with LTIMindtrees digital engineering and

The two companies have teamed together by combining GitHubs Copilotpowered DevOps and AI programming skills with LTIMindtrees digital engineering and AI knowhow to transform software development. This partnership aims to integrate AI into all phases of the software development lifecycle to address enterprise issues in utilising generative AI. The cooperation will increase developer productivity and improve software quality through enhanced software quality, accelerated timetomarket, and automated procedures. GitHubs strong ecosystem allows for smooth AI integration, and LTIMindtrees investment in a GitHub Centre of Excellence demonstrates its dedication to innovation. Both firms leaders highlighted how the collaboration may provide enterprises with highperformance, flexible digital transformation solutions. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 10 days ago          

Global Outage Hits WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, Disrupting Services Worldwide

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp went down globally on Wednesday, preventing thousands of users from accessing or updating material. More than 23,000

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp went down globally on Wednesday, preventing thousands of users from accessing or updating material. More than 23,000 Instagram users experienced similar troubles, while over 50,000 Facebook users reported problems like post disruptions and unsuccessful login attempts, according to DownDetector. Users of WhatsApp had trouble sending and receiving messages. Both desktop and mobile systems experienced outages. While acknowledging the problem, Meta said it was striving to restore services promptly. After final inspections, the corporation declared that services were almost restored by Thursday at 350 A.M. IST. The outages started at approximately 11 P.M. IST and impacted social media and communication worldwide. Meta expressed regret for any inconvenience the disruptions had caused. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 10 days ago          

Microsoft’s December Patch Tuesday Fixes Critical ZeroDay Exploited in the Wild

In its December 2024 Patch Tuesday releases, Microsoft fixed 71 security issues and a significant zeroday vulnerability that was being actively exploi

In its December 2024 Patch Tuesday releases, Microsoft fixed 71 security issues and a significant zeroday vulnerability that was being actively exploited in the wild. Unpatched Windows PCs were at serious risk due to the zeroday vulnerability that Crowdstrike found, which gave attackers systemlevel privileges. Along with 41 additional security vulnerabilities, the update fixes 30 remote code execution vulnerabilities, 16 of which are classified as critical. Additionally, the upgrades include fixes for thirdparty software flaws in Adobe, Cisco, OpenWrt, and SAP products. To secure their devices, Windows 10 users should apply KB5048652, while Windows 11 users must install cumulative updates KB5048667 and KB5048685. Microsoft recommends updating right now to guard against any exploitation. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 10 days ago          

India Opposes ChinaLed Investment Facilitation Proposal at WTO, Citing Sovereignty Concerns

India has voiced its resistance to a World Trade Organisation WTO plan spearheaded by China for investment facilitation, claiming that it could compro

India has voiced its resistance to a World Trade Organisation WTO plan spearheaded by China for investment facilitation, claiming that it could compromise its control over its investment policy. India raised worries that the plan may make it more difficult for countries to control investment flows in accordance with their economic priorities during WTO talks, stressing the necessity for flexibility in foreign investment regulation. Although the idea seeks to improve transparency and expedite investment procedures, India thinks there may be unforeseen repercussions, particularly for developing nations. Indias position demonstrates its resolve to uphold authority over its economy while negotiating the intricacies of global trade accords. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 11 days ago          



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