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South Korea, Vietnam sign framework to boost science, technology and development cooperation

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT said it is strengthening cooperation with Vietnam in science, technology and digital fields following President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit. It signed a digital cooperation MOU with Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology to share policies and pursue joint projects. The science and foreign ministries also agreed a masterplan framework on science, technology innovation and development cooperation, with follow-up support for the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology.

Crypto

Circle shares rise, Coinbase falls as crypto-related stocks diverge

Circle's share price has risen about 30 percent so far this year, the highest return among listed companies linked to cryptocurrencies. Its market value stood at $25.7 billion based on the April 18 close, while Coinbase fell 10 percent over the same period. Circle has benefited from expanding USDC supply and a larger reserve asset base. Coinbase has been hit by slowing volumes and lower fee revenue, and other income streams have not fully offset the weakness.

Telecommunications & Media

Apple's best and worst products in 15 years under Tim Cook

Apple under CEO Tim Cook has been judged to have expanded its ecosystem through a wide range of products and services rather than a single breakthrough like the iPhone. On April 21, IT outlet NineToFiveMac grouped major launches since Cook took over into “best” and “disappointing” cases, citing AirPods, Apple Watch and the Apple Silicon transition as standout successes. It pointed to Vision Pro’s high price and the limited Apple Card as shortcomings, and said Apple Intelligence remains incomplete.