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The string of acquisitions by Indian software exporters, such as Persistent System's deal to buy Germany-based Nagarro, underscores the urgency of building a bulwark as challenges mount, such as from AI. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Persistent's website)
Trucks haul shipping containers at a port in South Korea. The country's June exports surged to a record monthly high in value terms. © Reuters
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- SK Inc., SK Group's holding company, said Wednesday that it has signed a deal with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) & Co., a U.S. investment firm, to establish a joint venture for renewable energy as part of its business rebalancing efforts in response to rising energy demand.
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family’s crypto ventures last year, showing how Mr Trump now derives most of his income from digital assets that have benefitted from his policies, according to a review of his latest financial disclosures on Tuesday.
The yen's slide to a fresh four-decade low is underscoring a difficult reality for Japan: it can spend billions defending its currency, but it may not be the Bank of Japan that ultimately pulls it out of the rut.
Toyota will harmonize terminology for specifications across its planning, production and sales divisions. (Toyota Motor)
Tokyo container terminal is pictured in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Aureka Limited has revealed a potentially efficient, low-capital pathway to re-open its Comstock gold and silver project in Victoria, immediately backing the study by lodging a small-footprint prospecting licence application over the key Walkers Pit.
HK inno.N said Wednesday it received the highest ESG rating of AA from Sustinvest for the first half of 2026, ranking first among Korean companies with assets of 2 trillion won ($1.3 billion) or more.
Politics and Australia’s real estate market are not the place to look for consistency.
If, as expected, Andy Burnham becomes prime minister next month, he will inherit a £4.7bn bill to deliver the Defence Investment Plan, or DIP, and that is before he worries about how to boost defence spending further as the next general election looms.
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UNITED NATIONS — The UN General Assembly on Tuesday made a new rule to bar member states from demanding return of unspent funds before paying their contributions to the financially troubled organization.
MANILA, Philippines — The National Housing Authority (NHA) has released P48.270 million in financial assistance to hundreds of families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao in June.
Companies are rapidly changing their minds that artificial intelligence can "do it all" by rehiring employees to propel their businesses forward, as investors fret over the longevity of the ongoing AI boom happening in the financial markets.
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's stock market operator said Wednesday that the tech-heavy KOSDAQ market will further develop via strengthened transparency backed by a series of revamp measures.
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. has resubmitted an amended F-1 Form registration with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) this week, which included potential litigation risks, as it proceeds with its bid to list on the U.S. market.
A lot of folks understandably are guessing the Mets as Tigers superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal’s ultimate free agent destination this winter, and there are two very good reasons for that.
Multi-mine gold producer Kaiser Reef is gearing up for a major regional exploration offensive across its district-scale Tasmanian landholding after locking in a highly experienced geology executive to spearhead the growth strategy.
Oil tankers parked in Karachi in September 2023. Tanker drivers are worrying about the future of their jobs ahead of a planned oil pipeline extension. © Reuters
Beetaloo Energy Australia has continued to crank up its operations in the Northern Territory, with flow testing at its Carpentaria-5H (C-5H) gas well delivering peak rates of more than 14 terajoules per day and showing consistent, strong gas flows during testing.
Trucks haul shipping containers at a port in South Korea. The country's June exports surged to a record monthly high in value terms. © Reuters
Supply trouble at one of the world's biggest liquefied natural gas exporters signals that disruptions to the market may continue for months.
US President Donald Trump earned more than $US1.4 billion ($2 billion) from several cryptocurrency ventures, according to his latest financial disclosure.
US President Donald Trump's administration was expected to formally declare that it will not extend the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade, starting a decadelong clock to wind down the 32-year-old North American free trade zone as the three countries haggle over proposed changes.
UAE residents are increasingly looking beyond Europe for their summer holidays, with destinations Southeast Asia, the Maldives and long-haul destinations gaining ground as visa complications, higher costs and a broader appetite for new experiences reshape outbound travel patterns.
CREATING destinations that inspire connections, unlock opportunities, and elevate everyday experiences has long been at the heart of SM’s journey in Cebu. This is reflected in the continued evolution of SM City Cebu, SM Seaside City Cebu, and SM J Mall destinations that help strengthen Cebu’s position as one of the …
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon promised Wednesday to provide more opportunities for the younger generation, who are facing severe economic threats, including drastic changes in the job market, as he began his fifth term at the helm of the city government.
Qualcomm's Dragonfly line of AI data center products is up against chip giant Nvidia's offerings. (Source photos by Ken Kobayashi)
President Trump earned more than $1.4 billion from his family's crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure released Tuesday, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Beijing’s ‘milestone’ mandate seen authorising retaliatory responses to trade barriers while restricting research leaks
Beijing’s ‘milestone’ mandate seen authorising retaliatory responses to trade barriers while restricting research leaks
Tokyo’s new industrial strategy reflects growing concern over economic security amid frayed bilateral ties with Beijing, analysts say
Tokyo’s new industrial strategy reflects growing concern over economic security amid frayed bilateral ties with Beijing, analysts say
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- Seoul's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into U.S.-based Google LLC, as well as its Singaporean and South Korean offices, over allegations of violations of the fair trade law involving game developers on its app marketplace.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set a target for growing Japan’s economy to a value of $6.8 trillion in nominal gross domestic product, with about a fifth of the total in domestic private-sector capital investment, by the fiscal year starting in April 2040 as she champions her vision for a strong economy.
Will the US-Iran deal give Donald Trump more room to revive his damaging trade war? Only if it keeps oil prices cheap. If crude stays cheap, inflation eases and US President Donald Trump gains room to slap fresh levies on America’s trading partners. If it climbs again, however, his ambitions will collide with higher…
The Tankan survey is considered a key indicator for the state of Japan's economy and influences the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decisions. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
CLSA strategist says Korea must turn traders into owners, not speculators, as household money shifts from property to stocks
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Yashar Party, unveiled a plan on Tuesday to rehabilitate Israel’s economy and address the country’s high cost of living.
Global consultancy AlixPartners delivers most bearish forecast for Chinese carmakers’ fortunes this year
Global consultancy AlixPartners delivers most bearish forecast for Chinese carmakers’ fortunes this year
Specialist Michael Pistillo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Topic:Federal Government
Trucks haul shipping containers at a port in South Korea. The country's June exports surged to a record monthly high in value terms. © Reuters
The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that the National Growth Fund, a mega-sized investment fund aimed at nurturing key industrial sectors, will help finance the emerging physical artificial intelligence sector.
Senator Deborah O’Neill, a key figure in both the PwC tax scandal and KPMG whistleblower scandal warned that partners in the consulting giants will fight to protect their own interests against the massive changes being proposed to deal with the industry’s cultural problems.
The US Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a painful defeat Tuesday by rejecting his move to restrict birthright citizenship on the final day of its momentous term, while also letting states ban transgender student athletes from women's sports teams and striking down more campaign finance limits.
China’s UBTech targets the companion market with the U1, designed to operate safely around children, older people and pets.
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that the National Growth Fund, a mega-sized investment fund aimed at nurturing key industrial sectors, will help finance the emerging physical artificial intelligence (AI) sector.