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South Korea's economy has expanded at fastest pace in last 11 years last year. However, a slowdown in capital investment, it can cast cloud over outlook for growth this year. Bank of Korea's data showed GDP expanded four percent in 2021 as demand for exports soared.

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iPhone maker Apple was fined 5 million euros by the Dutch antitrust regulator for failing to comply with an order to open its app store to allow dating app providers in the Netherlands to use alternative payment methods.

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Worries about the possibilities of a quicker rate hike from the US Fed Reserve have dragged the global markets down. Indian markets have witnessed marginal recovery after falling for six-straight days.

Anxiety over US Fed decision drags down markets

Zee Media Corporation Limited, one of the country's largest media companies, has expanded its regional footprint by virtually launching four news channels in South India – Zee Tamil News, Zee Telugu News, Zee Kannada News, and Zee Malayalam News.

The four new digital news channels were virtually launched by Dr&nbsp;Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Essel Group and founder of Zee Media Corporation.

As per updates, the four channels will be telecast in digital form as live streams on YouTube and other digital platforms, and also on their respective websites. With this, Zee Media also plans to launch satellite versions of these channels in the coming months.

Soon after the launch of the channels, the company said in a statement, "The aim behind launching these channels is to reach out to every southern household and connect with them in their own language, bringing them news from not only the country and world at large but from every corner of their states. Being digital channels, the expanse and variety of content will be immense."

"Our brands in the South will stand for ‘Fearless’ and ‘Unbiased’ journalism that is being anticipated by the masses. The people out here are parched for news that is impartial and direct. Zee will bring a refreshing change in a market dominated by political channels or channels that have party lineage", it added.

It must be noted that Zee Media is a 26-year-old news network with 14 News channels in 6 different languages, touching more than 220 million viewers and over 362 million users across its digital properties. Apart from this, Zee Media is also the No. 1 news network in the country digitally, according to Comscore (digital data analysis company) in the general news category.

With the launch of new channels, Zee Media hopes to expand its outreach among each and every south Indian household and connect with them in their own language, bringing them news from not only the country and the world at large but from every corner of their states.

The company believes the launch of these new digital news channels will greatly augment the nationwide reach of Zee Media Corporation, which has a vast presence in the North, West, and East Indian states.

Zee Media Corporation Limited, one of the country's largest media companies, has expanded its regional footprint by virtually launching four news channels in South India – Zee Tamil News, Zee Telugu News, Zee Kannada News, and Zee Malayalam News.

Zee Media Corporation Limited, one of the country's largest media companies, has expanded its regional footprint by virtually launching four news channels in South India – Zee Tamil News, Zee Telugu News, Zee Kannada News, and Zee Malayalam News. The four new digital news channels were virtually launched by Dr Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Essel Group and founder of Zee Media Corporation. As per updates, the four channels will be telecast in digital form as live streams on YouTube and other digital platforms, and also on their respective websites. With this, Zee Media also plans to launch satellite versions of these channels in the coming months. Soon after the launch of the channels, the company said in a statement, "The aim behind launching these channels is to reach out to every southern household and connect with them in their own language, bringing them news from not only the country and world at large but from every corner of their states. Being digital channels, the expanse and variety of content will be immense." "Our brands in the South will stand for ‘Fearless’ and ‘Unbiased’ journalism that is being anticipated by the masses. The people out here are parched for news that is impartial and direct. Zee will bring a refreshing change in a market dominated by political channels or channels that have party lineage", it added. It must be noted that Zee Media is a 26-year-old news network with 14 News channels in 6 different languages, touching more than 220 million viewers and over 362 million users across its digital properties. Apart from this, Zee Media is also the No. 1 news network in the country digitally, according to Comscore (digital data analysis company) in the general news category. With the launch of new channels, Zee Media hopes to expand its outreach among each and every south Indian household and connect with them in their own language, bringing them news from not only the country and the world at large but from every corner of their states. The company believes the launch of these new digital news channels will greatly augment the nationwide reach of Zee Media Corporation, which has a vast presence in the North, West, and East Indian states.

Zee Media launches four new digital channels to expand its regional coverage

Latest to enter electric car race could be French-Japanese auto alliance Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi motors. The companies plan to triple their investment to jointly develop electric vehicles reports say established automakers are facing pressure from new competitors and an expected shift in demand towards electric vehicles.

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Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa is in talks to buy a 40% stake in Italy's state-owned Alitalia's, following a newspaper report that a deal could be unveiled next week.

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South Korea unveiled a 14 trillion won ($11.75bn) supplementary budget to support the self-employed and small businesses that have taken a hefty loans from extended COVID-19 curbs.

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After rising to seven year highs, this week oil prices plunged today morning it's because of increasing US crude and stockpiles of fuel, it prompted investors to take profits from the rally.

US crude oil, gasoline stocks rose last week

Airlines across the world are concerned about possible losses from covid's third wave. Now America's United Airlines it has trimmed its capacity forecast and warned of higher cost after posting a smaller than expected fourth quarter loss this after citing turbulence from omicron coronavirus variant.

Covid: Airlines cut capacity forecast due to Omicron variant

Russian central bank has proposed a ban on cryptocurrency use and mining on Russian territory. The bank&nbsp;has cited threats posed by cryptocurrency to financial stability,&nbsp;citizens' wellbeing and its monetary policy sovereignty.

Russia has for years, argued against cryptocurrencies claiming that they could be used to fund terrorism or for money laundering. Russia&nbsp;eventually gave cryptocurrencies&nbsp;legal status in 2020 but banned their use as&nbsp;means of payment.

In a report published on Thursday, the central bank said speculative demand primarily determined cryptocurrencies' rapid growth and that they carried characteristics of a financial pyramid, warning that bubbles in the market could form, threatening financial stability and citizens.

The bank proposed preventing financial institutions from carrying out any operations with cryptocurrencies and said mechanisms should be developed to block transactions aimed at buying or selling cryptocurrencies for fiat, or traditional currencies. The proposed ban includes crypto exchanges.

Russians are active cryptocurrency users, the central bank said, with an annual transaction volume of about $5 billion.

Governments across the world are cracking down on cryptocurrencies due to worry that privately operated highly volatile digital currencies could undermine their control of financial and monetary systems.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian central bank has proposed a ban on cryptocurrency use and mining on Russian territory. The bank has cited threats posed by cryptocurrency to financial stability, citizens' wellbeing and its monetary policy sovereignty.

Russian central bank has proposed a ban on cryptocurrency use and mining on Russian territory. The bank has cited threats posed by cryptocurrency to financial stability, citizens' wellbeing and its monetary policy sovereignty. Russia has for years, argued against cryptocurrencies claiming that they could be used to fund terrorism or for money laundering. Russia eventually gave cryptocurrencies legal status in 2020 but banned their use as means of payment. In a report published on Thursday, the central bank said speculative demand primarily determined cryptocurrencies' rapid growth and that they carried characteristics of a financial pyramid, warning that bubbles in the market could form, threatening financial stability and citizens. The bank proposed preventing financial institutions from carrying out any operations with cryptocurrencies and said mechanisms should be developed to block transactions aimed at buying or selling cryptocurrencies for fiat, or traditional currencies. The proposed ban includes crypto exchanges. Russians are active cryptocurrency users, the central bank said, with an annual transaction volume of about $5 billion. Governments across the world are cracking down on cryptocurrencies due to worry that privately operated highly volatile digital currencies could undermine their control of financial and monetary systems. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia mulls ban on cryptocurrency use and mining

A disruption to US bound air travel caused by a rollout of 5G services in the US was eased yesterday as authorities approved more flights but a top airline warned irresponsible regulatory confusion that would be felt internationally. Airlines and telecom companies they have been at loggerheads over the deployment of 5g mobile services.

Airlines, telecom firms spar over 5G rollout

Tech giant&nbsp;Microsoft is going to buy Activision Blizzard, the iconic gaming studio that has made genre-defining and immensely popular games like 'Call of Duty', 'Candy Crush Saga' and more. The USD 68.7 billion deal is going to be the biggest deal in the history of gaming industry. Microsoft announced the all-cash deal on Tuesday. This deal is likely to give Microsoft a strong foothold in booming videogame market dominated by major players like Tencent and Sony.

It also represents the American multinational's bet on the "metaverse," virtual online worlds where people can work, play and socialize, as many of its biggest competitors are already doing.&nbsp;

"Gaming is the most dynamic and exciting category in entertainment across all platforms today and will play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms," Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella said.

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Microsoft's offer of $95 per share represents a premium of 45% to Activision's Friday close. Activision's shares were last up 27% at $83.11, still a steep discount to the offer price, reflecting concerns the deal could get stuck in regulators' crosshairs.

Microsoft has so far avoided the type of scrutiny faced by Google and Facebook but this deal, which would make it the world's third largest gaming company, will put the Xbox maker on lawmakers' radars, said Andre Barlow of the law firm Doyle, Barlow &amp; Mazard PLLC.

"Microsoft is already big in gaming," he said.

However, a source familiar with the matter said Microsoft would pay a $3 billion break-fee if the deal falls through, suggesting it is confident of winning antitrust approval.

The tech major's shares were last down 1.3%.

The deal comes at a time of weakness for Activision. Before the deal was announced, its shares had slumped more than 37% since reaching a record high last year, hit by allegations of sexual harassment of employees and misconduct by several top managers.

The company is still addressing those allegations and said on Monday it had fired or pushed out more than three dozen employees and disciplined another 40 since July.

CEO Bobby Kotick, who said Microsoft reached out to him for a possible buyout, would continue to be the CEO of Activision following the deal.

In a conference call with analysts, Microsoft boss Nadella did not directly refer to the scandal but talked about the importance of culture in the company.

"It's critical for Activision Blizzard to drive forward on its renewed cultural commitments," he said, adding "the success of this acquisition will depend on it."

(With inputs from agencies)

Tech giant Microsoft is going to buy Activision Blizzard, the iconic gaming studio that has made genre-defining and immensely popular games like 'Call of Duty', 'Candy Crush Saga' and more.

Tech giant Microsoft is going to buy Activision Blizzard, the iconic gaming studio that has made genre-defining and immensely popular games like 'Call of Duty', 'Candy Crush Saga' and more. The USD 68.7 billion deal is going to be the biggest deal in the history of gaming industry. Microsoft announced the all-cash deal on Tuesday. This deal is likely to give Microsoft a strong foothold in booming videogame market dominated by major players like Tencent and Sony. It also represents the American multinational's bet on the "metaverse," virtual online worlds where people can work, play and socialize, as many of its biggest competitors are already doing. "Gaming is the most dynamic and exciting category in entertainment across all platforms today and will play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms," Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella said. Microsoft's offer of $95 per share represents a premium of 45% to Activision's Friday close. Activision's shares were last up 27% at $83.11, still a steep discount to the offer price, reflecting concerns the deal could get stuck in regulators' crosshairs. Microsoft has so far avoided the type of scrutiny faced by Google and Facebook but this deal, which would make it the world's third largest gaming company, will put the Xbox maker on lawmakers' radars, said Andre Barlow of the law firm Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC. "Microsoft is already big in gaming," he said. However, a source familiar with the matter said Microsoft would pay a $3 billion break-fee if the deal falls through, suggesting it is confident of winning antitrust approval. The tech major's shares were last down 1.3%. The deal comes at a time of weakness for Activision. Before the deal was announced, its shares had slumped more than 37% since reaching a record high last year, hit by allegations of sexual harassment of employees and misconduct by several top managers. The company is still addressing those allegations and said on Monday it had fired or pushed out more than three dozen employees and disciplined another 40 since July. CEO Bobby Kotick, who said Microsoft reached out to him for a possible buyout, would continue to be the CEO of Activision following the deal. In a conference call with analysts, Microsoft boss Nadella did not directly refer to the scandal but talked about the importance of culture in the company. "It's critical for Activision Blizzard to drive forward on its renewed cultural commitments," he said, adding "the success of this acquisition will depend on it." (With inputs from agencies)

Microsoft to buy 'Candy Crush' and 'Call of Duty' maker Activision for USD 69 billion

Oil prices have climbed to their highest. Investors are worried about global political tensions involving major producers such as the United Arab Emirates and Russia that could exacerbate the already tight supply.

Oil hits 7-year high as tight supply bites

In the world of business and what has happened is this remarkable deal which is the biggest gaming deal in history where Microsoft is now buying Call Of Duty maker Activision Blizzard for a jaw-dropping 68.7 billion dollars.

'Call of Duty' maker to be bought by Microsoft | Business News

The United Kingdom's inflation rose to 5.4 per cent in December, reaching the highest level in almost 30 years.

UK inflation hits highest in nearly 30 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that dealing with the difficulties posed by cryptocurrenices requires a worldwide commitment.&nbsp;

"The kind of technology it is associated with, the decision taken by a single country will be insufficient to deal with its challenges. We have to have a similar mindset," Modi said at the World Economic Forum's virtual Davos Agenda conference.

India has been considering virtual currency-related rules, which were generally expected to be introduced in the parliament's winter session in December before being postponed.

New Delhi has already stated that it intends to outlaw most cryptocurrencies, a move that would follow China's recent steps to tighten its grip on the digital currency.

In addition, India's central bank has expressed "severe worries" about digital currencies, claiming that they could jeopardise financial stability.&nbsp;

According to industry estimates, India has 15 million to 20 million cryptocurrency investors, with total crypto holdings of roughly 400 billion rupees ($5.39 billion).

Modi also stated that India is working on signing free trade deals with a number of countries.

India has declared the start of free trade negotiations with the United Kingdom, with the goal of reaching an agreement by the end of the year.

The prime minister also stated that now is the perfect moment to invest in India since the country is eager to establish itself as a more reliable partner in the global supply chain.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that dealing with the difficulties posed by cryptocurrenices requires a worldwide commitment. "The kind of technology it is associated with, the decision taken by a single country will be insufficient to deal with its challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that dealing with the difficulties posed by cryptocurrenices requires a worldwide commitment. "The kind of technology it is associated with, the decision taken by a single country will be insufficient to deal with its challenges. We have to have a similar mindset," Modi said at the World Economic Forum's virtual Davos Agenda conference. India has been considering virtual currency-related rules, which were generally expected to be introduced in the parliament's winter session in December before being postponed. New Delhi has already stated that it intends to outlaw most cryptocurrencies, a move that would follow China's recent steps to tighten its grip on the digital currency. In addition, India's central bank has expressed "severe worries" about digital currencies, claiming that they could jeopardise financial stability. According to industry estimates, India has 15 million to 20 million cryptocurrency investors, with total crypto holdings of roughly 400 billion rupees ($5.39 billion). Modi also stated that India is working on signing free trade deals with a number of countries. India has declared the start of free trade negotiations with the United Kingdom, with the goal of reaching an agreement by the end of the year. The prime minister also stated that now is the perfect moment to invest in India since the country is eager to establish itself as a more reliable partner in the global supply chain. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi urges collective global effort to deal with cryptocurrencies

A US senate panel is set on Thursday to debate a bill that aims to rein in app stores of companies that some lawmakers say exert too much market control, including Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google.

US Senate panel to debate app store reform bill

The chief executives of major US passenger and cargo carriers have warned of an impending "catastrophic" aviation crisis in less than 36 hours, when two big telecommunication firms are set to deploy new 5G service.

US airlines warns of 'chaos' on 5G rollout

Marked by fresh geopolitical tensions amid Omicron concern, Brent crude oil prices have hit the highest level in more than seven-year.

Brent oil hits highest level in over seven years

The US auto safety regulator is discussing heating issues of some Tesla vehicles with the automaker and evaluating "potential safety concerns."

US auto safety regulator evaluating potential safety concerns related to heating issue of Tesla cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted last week suggesting challenges in getting clearance in India for Tesla electric cars, different Indian states have invited the electric vehicle maker to set up the plant there. Now the latest to join the bandwagon is the Indian state of Punjab, earlier senior ministers from Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal had extended invitations to Musk.

Indian states invite Elon Musk to set up EV Plants

Oil prices rose on Monday, with Brent futures touching their highest in more than three years, as investors bet supply will remain tight amid restrained output by major producers with global demand unperturbed by the Omicron coronavirus variant.

Brent crude at highest in over three years

Back to the strong holiday travel demand, Delta airlines have reported higher quarterly earnings. The airline has also predicted a pretty swift recovery from turbulence caused by the omicron coronavirus variant.

Back to the strong holiday travel demand, Delta airlines have reported higher quarterly earnings

Singapore lender United Overseas Bank has agreed to buy Citigroup's consumer businesses in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam for about 3.65 billion American dollars.

Singapore lender United Overseas Bank has agreed to buy Citigroup's retail operations

As rental accommodation and used cars maintain their strong gains, the US consumer prices increased solidly in the month of December culminating in what is being described as the largest annual rise in terms of inflation.

US Consumer prices at 40-year high as rental accommodation & used cars maintain strong gains

Issuing a warning on the digital currency the British lawmakers have said that a digital pound used by consumers could potentially harm financial stability, raise the cost of credit, and also erode privacy.

British lawmakers issue warning against the digital pound