BOK Caution Strengthens as Israel-Hamas Conflict Heightens Risks
The Bank of Korea flagged heightened uncertainty stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict as it stood pat on interest
2023-10-19 10:45
South Korea Arrests Kakao CIO for Alleged Stock Manipulation
South Korean authorities arrested Kakao Corp.’s chief investment officer for alleged stock price manipulation in a high-profile takeover
2023-10-19 09:57
Korea Opens Registrations for Foreign Banks to Trade Onshore Won
South Korea will begin accepting registrations from foreign investors to trade the won onshore, in a move to
2023-10-18 08:47
South Korea plans to offer bigger tax refunds to foreign tourists - Finance Minister
SEOUL South Korea is considering raising the maximum amount of tax refunds for foreign tourists on their domestic
2023-10-16 12:24
Exclusive-Britain, South Korea agree to extend tariff-free trade for two years
LONDON Britain and South Korea have agreed to extend a period of low or zero tariffs on bilateral
2023-10-16 07:17
New Zealand Inflation Poised to Add to Kiwi’s Downside Risks
The New Zealand dollar’s attempts at a rally are proving futile ahead of a report that’s expected to
2023-10-16 02:57
South Korea household debt growth slows in September
SEOUL South Korea's household borrowing grew in September for a sixth straight month, but by a smaller amount
2023-10-12 11:25
Israel `War,’ Singapore Haze, China Opens: Sunday Asia Briefing
Hamas militants launched an unprecedented incursion into Israel, firing over 3,000 missiles, infiltrating Israeli towns near the Gaza
2023-10-08 12:29
Ecuador Prison Assassinations Lead Lasso to Cancel Korea Trip
Six men were murdered in a Guayaquil prison complex Friday, prompting Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso to call an
2023-10-07 11:18
Is South Korea failing women in the workplace? Just look at Hyundai Motor
When Hwang Ji-sun, 52, first joined the assembly line at South Korean carmaker Hyundai 22 years ago, women like her had it tough.
2023-10-07 07:53
No need for S.Korean central bank to tighten policy further, says deputy governor
SEOUL There is no need for the South Korean central bank to tighten monetary policy further for now,
2023-10-06 10:21
Mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya Asks Halloween Revelers to Stay Away
The mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya district asked Halloween partygoers to avoid its streets this year, fearing the post-pandemic
2023-10-05 13:45