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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- Banks' household mortgage loan rates rose for the second consecutive month to the highest point in two years and seven months in June on rising market interest, central bank data showed Tuesday.
For a businessperson juggling multiple roles, the pace of regulatory change can be disorientating. New regimes keep arriving on top of existing ones, and a logical question follows: where does it all come from and who is setting the road map?
NASN Intelligent Tech could launch its book-building as early as Thursday and debut in early August
NASN Intelligent Tech could launch its book-building as early as Thursday and debut in early August
Innocean said Tuesday it will launch Cinema by Brand, a new initiative connecting brands with global filmmakers to develop and produce original film content, in partnership with the Asian Contents & Film Market during the Busan International Film Festival in October.
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South Korea plans to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government's efforts to promote tourism, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
The one-off race in Sepang could deliver an economic boost and position Malaysia as a stable regional base for global events, analysts say
The one-off race in Sepang could deliver an economic boost and position Malaysia as a stable regional base for global events, analysts say
A judge has singled out comments from billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey calling the legal system “f---ed” as a factor in slapping his company Harvey Norman with $35 million in penalties for running misleading ads.
The White Sox, who lost catcher Kyle Teel to injury, are among teams targeting Luis Torrens, the standout Mets backup catcher. However, the Mets are very reluctant to deal Torrens, who’s one of the game’s best defensive catchers, if not the best.
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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government's efforts to promote tourism, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
SANTIAGO — Chile's defense minister on Monday cast doubt on the "reliability of the relationship" with the United States after Washington slapped trade tariffs on Santiago.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks plummeted more than 8 percent late Tuesday morning as investors dumped tech shares amid heightened fears over artificial intelligence (AI) investment.
Stock indexes were down in morning trade across major Asian markets on July 28, following declines on Wall Street and fears over stiffer Chinese competition. (Photo by Kazuho Fujiwara)
Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eog-weon on Tuesday urged asset managers to distribute single-stock leveraged ETF rebalancing throughout the trading day, seeking to curb sharp price swings caused by heavy orders near the close.
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Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, Gen-Z hires at a Tokyo firm roared “Hell yeah!” to cap their morning rally, displaying the kind of corporate machismo that fueled Japan’s post-war economic miracle.
Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, Gen-Z hires at a Tokyo firm roared “Hell yeah!” to cap their morning rally, displaying the kind of corporate machismo that fueled Japan’s post-war economic miracle.
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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's exports rose sharply to an eight-year high in 2025 as the country's trade continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, data showed Tuesday.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The amount of securities settlements and other funds related to the South Korean capital market expanded about 18 percent in the first half of the year thanks to a bull run in stock markets, data showed Tuesday.
As use of Chinese artificial intelligence soars, companies will look to boost revenue capture, says bank’s head of Asia internet research
As use of Chinese artificial intelligence soars, companies will look to boost revenue capture, says bank’s head of Asia internet research
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WASHINGTON – Lawmakers, Native American tribes, consumer advocates and others are voicing strong opposition to plans by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to regulate sports and other wagering in the booming prediction market industry, according to a review of public comments available on Monday.
Babies in a maternity ward in Singapore: The number of births in the city-state in 2025 dropped below 30,000 for the first time since independence in 1965. © Reuters
Australia’s largest electricity and gas retailer has confirmed that the personal information of about 900,000 current and former customers was hacked in a major cybersecurity incident.
The chief financial regulator said Tuesday it will consider additional measures to dampen demand for recently introduced single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds, which have been blamed for heightened volatility in the stock market.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The chief financial regulator said Tuesday it will consider additional measures to dampen demand for recently introduced single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have been blamed for heightened volatility in the stock market.
A Unitree humanoid wanders the New York Stock Exchange. North America is the Chinese startup's biggest overseas market. © Reuters
Living at home with her parents well into her 20s has resulted in a huge financial saving that has helped 25-year-old Chloe Henry get ahead in life and also helped the communications professional save for her first overseas holiday.
Wall Street tech moves and South Korea's stock market are becoming increasingly intertwined as artificial intelligence spending binds together the fortunes of U.S. technology giants and Korean memory chipmakers.
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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a circuit breaker for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) on a sell-off in tech shares.
SAO PAULO, July 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Sao Paulo on Monday for a business roundtable aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between South Korea and Brazil, as well as to meet the local Korean community.
The Yankees are surveying the market for right-handed bats and are considering Lane Thomas, Spencer Steer (if healthy), Jo Adell, Jorge Polanco and George Springer, among others.
WELLS Fargo and JA Philippines proudly celebrate the successful completion of the Accredited Financial Literacy Teachers (AFLT) program, a transformative initiative that has empowered more than 10,000 teachers and reached over 400,000 students with essential financial literacy education across NCR and Calabarzon.
A Seoul court has ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944 billion won ($645 million), in the largest divorce award in South Korean history. And while the figure is a record, it was calculated against a stock price more than two years old - before it went ballistic in the AI boom.
The outside expectations for the Mets this trading season range from unrealistic to crazy unrealistic.
Consumer sentiment rose for the third consecutive month in July on strong exports and large-scale investment plans, the central bank said Tuesday.
South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index after the index fell sharply, led by losses in tech heavyweights.
The Takaichi government's big investment goal has energized many investors, while some companies are left wondering about the details. (Source photos by Ken Suzuki and Masayuki Kozono)
The heads of South Korea's two largest business groups -- Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Group -- are set to visit Google Camp on the Italian island of Sicily later this month, industry sources said Tuesday.
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by losses in tech heavyweights.
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) surpassed its mid-year benchmarks, recording an 82 percent annual revenue realization and a 97 percent client satisfaction rating.
PARAÑAQUE CITY, Philippines — Intership Crew Philippines officially launched INTERSHIP CARES, its flagship seafarers’ reintegration program themed “Beyond Voyage, A Horizon of Opportunities.” Held at the Intership IM Lounge on the 8th Floor of PITX Tower 4 in Parañaque City, the event outlined a comprehensive approa…
Investors from the Lion City unseated mainland Chinese in the second quarter, seizing distressed asset opportunities amid price corrections