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SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's goal of achieving a potential growth rate of 3 percent is considered viable, though challenging, on the back of the country's industrial transformation driven by the recent semiconductor supercycle, the finance minister said Tuesday.
Fujifilm’s single-use film camera QuickSnap, known in Japan as Utsurun Desu, celebrated its 40th anniversary this month, buoyed by renewed interest in analog photography among younger consumers.
View image in fullscreenTracking the Invisible by Britta Jaschinski (Earth Photo award 2026)Britta Jaschinski’s project documents the illegal wildlife trade and the forensic science being developed to fight it. Using a newly developed magnetic powder, Mark Moseley, a forensic investigator at London’s metropolitan po…
From charcoal-roasted goose to toys to construction, owners of venerated local businesses explain their stewardship strategies
From charcoal-roasted goose to toys to construction, owners of venerated local businesses explain their stewardship strategies
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks during his presentation at SoftBank World 2026 in Tokyo on July 14.(Photo by Hikaru Yagi)
Former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has launched a scathing attack on Rupert Murdoch and his global media empire, suggesting their local media titles should be treated “like the drunk that you see late on a Saturday night, raving and screaming and raging at the moon”.
Oil prices surged to their highest level in a month on Tuesday morning, after rising more than 9 per cent in the previous session amid attacks carried out by the US and Iran, with Tehran also targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
A Seoul appeals court on Tuesday suspended the Fair Trade Commission's decision to designate Coupang founder Bom Kim as the e-commerce giant's controlling figure, or "same person," putting the accompanying disclosure requirements on hold while the case proceeds.
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Major tech companies and startups have either declared or are reviewing participation in a government-backed project to build an artificial intelligence (AI) service accessible to everyone for free, industry sources said Tuesday.
Labor MP says ‘a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work’ was a founding principle of the ALP as media union calls for tougher new rules on AI use of creative work
A GAC Honda GT electric vehicle is displayed at the Auto Shanghai motor show in April 2025. © Reuters
Samsung SDI said Tuesday that its battery system for uninterruptible power supplies has passed a fire safety test conducted by global safety certification organization UL Solutions, a milestone expected to boost its competitiveness in the expanding artificial intelligence data center market.
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea detected 2.4 trillion won (US$1.61 billion) worth of illegal foreign exchange transactions through May as the country stepped up surveillance against related crimes amid the volatility in the currency market, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
Higher-for-longer interest rates were once heralded as an attractive yield driver for private credit investors, but industry professionals say tighter monetary policy is becoming the sector's next major stress point.
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son said that in the not-so-distant future, nuclear fusion technology will offer the most realistic solution for powering AI data centers’ ballooning needs.
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Korean companies are moving beyond artificial intelligence pilot projects and embedding the technology into their core operations, the heads of Google Korea and Google Cloud Korea said Tuesday.
From Japan’s bid for a massive tourism boom to a look at the illegal baby trade, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
From Japan’s bid for a massive tourism boom to a look at the illegal baby trade, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
Economists warn continued airstrikes could push oil prices beyond US$100 a barrel, increasing chance of further RBA rate hike
Advance Metals has unearthed its most significant polymetallic drill hit to date at its 100 per cent-owned Gavilanes silver project in Mexico.
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This photo provided by AvayeBoom shows members of the organization interviewing residents to select a flagship species that symbolizes the local community in the Dasht-e Arjan plain, Fars province, Iran, in September 2022. (Mahsa Hashemi/AvayeBoom via AP)
Gas pumps are seen at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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Readers discuss a craft-intensive investment that says Hong Kong believes in its future, the city’s focus on university rankings, and a World Cup red card scandal
Readers discuss a craft-intensive investment that says Hong Kong believes in its future, the city’s focus on university rankings, and a World Cup red card scandal
Teams looking for a center fielder will have to look beyond All-Stars Byron Buxton and Mike Trout. Both suggested they aren’t going anywhere.
Olympio Metals has muscled its way into the US critical minerals scene, completing the acquisition of a high-grade silver and copper project in Montana and an antimony play in Idaho, both of which come with some eye-watering historical production numbers.
Heavy equipment and cars are prepared for shipment by rail in Yantai, eastern China’s Shandong province, on June 20, 2026. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT
In a show of confidence in the company’s downstream rare earths strategy, Hastings Technology Metals is set to double the planned output of its Thailand processing plant before major construction gets underway.
Stacked shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai on May 7. China's total trade rose 21% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, thanks to AI-related industries. © Reuters
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors remained net sellers of South Korean equities for the fifth consecutive month in June, central bank data showed Tuesday, despite a tech-led rally in the local stock market.
SEOUL/SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will pursue a post-Middle East war strategy for the remainder of 2026 by strengthening its supply chains and implementing three megaprojects aimed at addressing economic uncertainties, including inflation and foreign exchange volatility, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
China's trade growth accelerated far more than expected in June, as booming global demand for AI hardware and a rush by U.S. retailers to beat anticipated tariff hikes turbocharged shipments.
SEOUL/SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The following are the key economic policy measures planned by the South Korean government for the second half of 2026.
SEOUL/SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Tuesday revised up its economic growth projection for 2026 to 3 percent, up 1 percentage point from its previous outlook, citing a semiconductor supercycle and easing uncertainties surrounding the Middle East.
Bank of China led roll-out, with three of its overseas units executing first transactions
Bank of China led roll-out, with three of its overseas units executing first transactions
FOR two decades, Bell-Kenz Pharma has remained committed to one purpose: improving the lives of Filipinos through quality, affordable and accessible health care. As the local pharmaceutical company celebrates its 20th anniversary, it marks not only a milestone in business but also a legacy of becoming a trusted part…
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended losses late Tuesday morning, led by falls in semiconductors and other market heavyweights, amid investor worries over the renewed tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.
Oleksandra warned her parents in Crimea to stock up on emergency supplies weeks ago. But her mother didn’t take the warning seriously.
The monthly auction clearance rate has hit its weakest level since 2020 but there are signs the market is starting to stabilise.
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Samsung Electronics Co. regained the top spot in the global smartphone market in the second quarter, overtaking US rival Apple Inc., industry data showed Tuesday.
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the Cats are always interested in securing great players but has refused to say whether he has made contact with Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett about a potential trade.
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. regained the top spot in the global smartphone market in the second quarter, overtaking U.S. rival Apple Inc., industry data showed Tuesday.
The main terminal of Long Thanh International Airport, which remains under construction, as seen in June 2024. The facility is set to serve as a key transportation hub for southern Vietnam. (Airports Corporation of Vietnam)