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AI won't fix bad CRM data, warns Camsoft

Businesses looking to introduce AI into their customer service environments must first ensure the underlying customer information is accurate, current and consistently maintained, says Camsoft…

Business

[Issue Analysis] South Korea Faces Tougher U.S. Trade Talks

Yeo Han-koo, Minister for Trade at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, who served as the core working-level chief for tariff negotiations between South Korea and the United States, was…

  • South Korea faces tougher U.S. trade talks amid personnel changes.
  • Former Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo dismissed on August 15th.
  • Dismissal raises questions about trade negotiation strategy.

Business

U.S. Auto Rules Could Boost Korean Cars’ Edge

Concerns are rising that U.S. automakers could face heavier cost burdens as the Donald Trump administration pushes to tighten rules of origin to protect the domestic auto industry.

  • U.S. administration aims to tighten rules of origin for imported vehicles.
  • South Korean automakers could benefit from lower tariff and relaxed content requirements.
  • U.S. automakers estimate $2 billion increase in costs if rules change.

Science

KALRO to pilot digital tool tracking carbon emissions in Kenya’s coffee value chain

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18-Kenya is set to pilot a digital system that will track carbon emissions across the coffee value chain, as researchers seek to unlock new opportunities for farmers…

  • KALRO to pilot digital tool for carbon emissions tracking in Kenya's coffee value chain
  • Collaboration with Korean partners under Korea-Kenya Innovation Linkages program
  • Pilot aims to provide real-time farm-level data for sustainable coffee sector
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