AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoKorea Literature Festival: South Korea kicks off a 10-day Korea Literature Festival in Seoul, with global writers including Chile’s Benjamin Labatut and South Africa’s Damon Galgut, plus a theme of identity and “emotional healing.” Publishing & rights in Hong Kong: A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing (Asia) for deterring Wall Street Journal reporter Selina Cheng from taking a trade-union role, while clearing it of unlawful firing—another flashpoint for press freedom. Foldables hit a new phase: Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, priced from $1,999, with preorders starting Oct. 16 in 70+ markets; Samsung immediately responded with social-media roasts as analysts expect foldables to heat up. Tech meets books: “The Odyssey” film’s success is driving a surge in Greek-myth and adult classics sales at Korea’s Kyobo Book Centre. Sports (youth): India thrashed Pakistan 19-0 to reach the Women’s Junior Asia Cup semifinals. Business/markets: Oil above $100 and inflation fears weighed on Asia stocks, while South Korea’s KOSPI hovered just above 7,000.
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