Zhongsu Co. said its robot-related business remains nascent and has not generated material revenue. The company is developing high-temperature, high-strength, wear- and corrosion-resistant materials for cleaning and pool robots, has signed cooperation agreements with several end customers including Dyson, and is conducting early-stage validation with consumer brands including DJI.

China International Capital Co (CICC) says mid‑length Chinese TV dramas — combining content depth with high narrative density — can effectively supplement the drama ecosystem. Long‑video platforms want a stable mid‑tier supply and are using revenue‑sharing to reduce risk; mid‑length dramas are shifting from small‑company testbeds into a platform-level defensive and growth strategy. CICC judges the commercial model may be proven and ready to scale, citing three potential drivers: cost — average production cost is lower than long‑form dramas, offering a clear ROI advantage and enabling platforms to broaden supply more efficiently; revenue‑sharing — a decentralized approach that addresses commercial shortfalls; AI — technology iteration that can expand incremental opportunities.

YONHAP: South Korea's Korea Exchange and related agencies published a joint roadmap to shorten the securities-market settlement cycle to T+1, targeting a transition in 2028.