Games & Commerce

Krafton unveils new PUBG title \'PUBG: Deadnet\' at Gamescom

Krafton debuted its new PUBG franchise game, \'PUBG: Deadnet\', at the Gamescom 2026 eve show stage. The company said it showed videos of five new titles at the Opening Night Live event held on Aug. 25 local time in Cologne, Germany. Host Geoff Keighley introduced the games and outlined their features. Krafton will operate a large booth at Gamescom from Aug. 26 to present the five titles to global fans.

Finance

Fintech posts record results as payment touchpoints expand, signs of loan curb easing

Major fintech firms posted strong first-half results as growth in payments and financial services lifted revenue and profit, with overseas payments and new businesses also expanding. Payment companies are widening links into daily life through merchants, local currencies and transport, while firms bundle payments with other services. As businesses grow, demands for soundness management rise. Separately, there are signs of partial adjustments to loan regulations, while bank lending volume controls continue.