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BUSINESSAug 10Malaysia seeks to deepen trade ties with South Korea in chips, AI, halal sectorMalaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with South Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner in high-value industries, ranging from semiconductors and AI to electric vehicles, renewable energy and the fast-growing global halal economy. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) director Redzuan Abd Rahman and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) trade commissioner Mohamad Termizi HJ Piee...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7South Korea Parata Air preps US ops , builds A330 - 200 fleet - ch - aviationSouth Korean airline Parata Air is preparing for operations in the US market. The airline is also expanding its fleet by building up its A330-200 aircraft.ch-aviation.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 6From birth to brokerage: Why South Korea is seeing a surge in infant investment accountsSouth Korean babies are turning into mini shareholders, thanks to their parents' investment strategies.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 5Solid Power targets announcing a South Korea electrolyte JV by year-end as it ramps a 45-metric-ton pilot lineSolid Power aims to announce an electrolyte joint venture by year-end while increasing production capacity with a pilot line. This indicates the company's strategic expansion and development efforts.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 4NEO Battery eyes $6M raise via a unit offering to boost South Korea battery productionNEO Battery plans to raise $6 million through a unit offering to increase its battery production capabilities in South Korea. This initiative aims to boost the company's manufacturing capacity.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 4South Korea inflation cools to three - month low , but risks remainSouth Korea's inflation rate has decreased to a three-month low, indicating a potential cooling of the economy. However, the report also suggests that economic risks persist despite this positive trend.finance.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 4South Korea tightens grip on high-risk ETFs as investor losses mountSouth Korea’s financial authorities are weighing tighter curbs on high-risk leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as part of broader efforts to stabilise the country’s notoriously volatile stock market, which has left many investors with heavy losses and mounting debt. The proposals could include giving regulators the power to reduce the leverage ratio of single-stock ETFs and raising the minimum investment requirement to discourage inexperienced retail investors from taking excessive risks,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 2Argentina , South Korea announce critical minerals partnershipArgentina and South Korea have announced a partnership focused on critical minerals. This collaboration signifies a strategic move in resource trade and international relations.hurriyetdailynews.com · Turkey
BUSINESSAug 2South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers bite into stonesMcDonald’s in South Korea has suspended sales of its limited-edition Chungju corn cheese croquette burger after receiving multiple customer complaints about small stones being found in the product, cutting short a promotional campaign for one of its fastest-selling seasonal menu items. The company halted sales of the latest menu item in its Taste of Korea campaign on Thursday, nearly two weeks before its scheduled end on August 12. “There were complaints that customers bit into stones, and this...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 1Why South Korea’s won is one of world’s best performersCurrency strengthened nearly 8% against dollar last month despite tech stock sell-offFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 1BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record highDriven by a surge in visitors from across Asia and a blockbuster June stadium concert by K-pop juggernaut BTS, international tourism in South Korea’s southern port city of Busan shattered post-pandemic records during the first half of this year. Busan welcomed more than 2.42 million foreign visitors between January and June – a 43.9 per cent jump compared to the same period last year, according to municipal data released on Thursday. The strong turnout puts the coastal metropolis well on track...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 31Kospi rebounds by record 18%; Japan-South Korea intervention lifts yen and wonSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 31South Korea's 'bipolar' stock market: meltdowns, a record rally and what's to comeSouth Korea's stock market staged its sharpest reversal on record on Friday, capping a month of wild swings.CNBC
BUSINESSJul 31South Korea Kospi index jumps more than 15 % on a surge of chipmaking stocksSouth Korea's Kospi index experienced a jump of over 15% due to a surge in chipmaking stocks. This indicates significant activity and growth in a key sector of the market.newsday.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 30Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boomSouth Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a record operating profit of 89.5 trillion won ($62 billion) for the April-June period, a day after crosstown rival…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 30Samsung profit jumps 1,814% as South Korean tech giants benefit from global AI boomOperating profit at Samsung’s semiconductor division rose to more than 220 times its year-earlier level. However, the company warned that memory chip shortages could worsen next year as AI infrastructure expands rapidly.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSBREAKINGJul 29South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fadesAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 29₹245-crore South Korean footwear unit to boost industrial growth in Annamayya district, says CollectorNishant Kumar joins Boyoung Company delegation to inspect the Tatiguntapalli Industrial Park for the proposed project; says discussions with the company representatives look encouragingThe Hindu
BUSINESSJul 29South Korea calls emergency meeting on market rout; here are the 5 biggest YTD losersSouth Korea convened an emergency meeting in response to a market decline, and a list of the year-to-date's five biggest financial losers was noted.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 29South Korea looks to hold emergency stock market meeting - reportsSouth Korea is reportedly considering holding an emergency stock market meeting. This suggests potential concerns regarding the country's financial markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 29How South Korea can ease Brazilian concerns to unlock trade in South AmericaIf South Korea wants to unlock access to South American trade, it will need to prove it is not a competitor interested only in extracting natural resources but a trustworthy partner committed to revitalising manufacturing industries, according to observers. On Monday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to revive negotiations on a free-trade agreement between South Korea and Mercosur, the South American trade bloc. A joint working group...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29South Korean minister apologizes over chip-linked leveraged ETF lossesA South Korean minister has issued an apology regarding financial losses linked to chip-related leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This indicates an issue within the country's financial sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 29South Korea's Kospi share index falls 6% and other Asian shares are mixed as oil prices surge - AP NewsOil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower apnews.comAP News
BUSINESSJul 29Wall Street divided , South Korea plunges 10 . 84 % in AI - led liquidationWall Street markets are experiencing division, while South Korea's market plunged significantly by 10.84%. This notable market event is attributed to an AI-led liquidation.afghanistannews.net · Afghanistan