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South Korea Braces for Donald Trump’s Policies With Biggest-Ever Export Finance Support
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South Korea Braces for Donald Trump’s Policies With Biggest-Ever Export Finance Support

South Korea on Monday, January 20, pledged to set aside a record amount of financial support for exporters to mitigate any potential consequences of a likely change in United States trade policy after the inauguration of Donald Trump.

Boeing Shares Fall
Finance & Economics

Boeing Shares Fall

The value of shares of Boeing is currently on a downward trajectory.

South Korea Factory Output Falls
Finance & Economics

South Korea Factory Output Falls

In South Korea, factory output in November showed a decline at a rate that exceeded preliminary expectations regarding the intensity of the relevant process.

Alibaba and E-Mart to Create E-Commerce JV
Fintech & Ecommerce

Alibaba and E-Mart to Create E-Commerce JV

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has agreed to form a joint venture for its South Korean operations with the e-commerce platform E-Mart Inc.

Deutsche Bank Brings Merchant Solutions to APAC
Fintech & Ecommerce

Deutsche Bank Brings Merchant Solutions to APAC

Deutsche Bank Merchant Solutions capabilities are officially available in Australia, India, Indonesia and South Korea. They provide the bank’s clients with a global payment acceptance platform with a diverse range of local payment methods.

South Korea Fines Meta
Science & Technology

South Korea Fines Meta

South Korea has ordered Meta Platforms to pay a fine of 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million).

South Korean Export Growth Slows
Finance & Economics

South Korean Export Growth Slows

In South Korea, a slowdown in the export dynamic was recorded last month.

South Korea to Monitor Cross-Border Crypto Transactions
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South Korea to Monitor Cross-Border Crypto Transactions

New crypto regulations in South Korea will require businesses engaged in cross-border virtual asset trade to register with authorities in advance and submit monthly transaction reports to the Bank of Korea.

Institutions Drive Crypto Adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong: Report
Blockchain & Crypto

Institutions Drive Crypto Adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong: Report

Eastern Asia is the sixth largest cryptocurrency economy in the world this year, accounting for 8.9% of global crypto value received between July 2023 and June 2024. South Korea and Hong Kong stand out as the most crypto-active countries in the region, with institutions driving increased adoption.

Stripe Boosts Asian Commerce With AI Payment Capabilities
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Stripe Boosts Asian Commerce With AI Payment Capabilities

Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite and Radar Assistant powered by AI complement Stripe’s new Adaptive Pricing feature in an offering for Asian businesses involved in cross-border commerce.

AI Chip Makers Rebellions and Sapeon Agree to Merge
Science & Technology

AI Chip Makers Rebellions and Sapeon Agree to Merge

The South Korean companies Rebellions Inc. and Sapeon Korea Inc., which specialize in carrying out activities in the chip manufacturing sector necessary for training and ensuring the subsequent operation of artificial intelligence systems, have signed a final merger agreement.

SK Hynix to Build Chip Plant in South Korea
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SK Hynix to Build Chip Plant in South Korea

SK Hynix, a South Korean-based memory chip giant, has announced its intention to invest 9.4 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) in the construction of a new semiconductor manufacturing plant.

SK Hynix Posts Highest Quarterly Profit in 6 Years
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SK Hynix Posts Highest Quarterly Profit in 6 Years

SK Hynix, one of the largest chip manufacturers in the world, released information on Thursday, July 25, about the financial results of its activities in the second quarter of the current year.

South Korea Current Account Tops 32-Month High
Finance & Economics

South Korea Current Account Tops 32-Month High

South Korea’s current account has reached its biggest surplus in more than two years.

Goldman and Citi Predict More Gains for SK Hynix
Science & Technology

Goldman and Citi Predict More Gains for SK Hynix

The value of shares of South Korean company SK Hynix Inc., which is the main supplier to US Nvidia Corp., has shown growth of more than 90% over the past year, but according to Wall Street analysts, this impressive result is not the limit to the upward trajectory of the Asian firm, due to which […]

South Korea’s Export Grows Amid Record Chip Sales
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South Korea’s Export Grows Amid Record Chip Sales

In June, an increase in South Korea’s export activity was recorded.