South Korea household borrowing grows further, countermeasures eyed
SEOUL South Korea's household borrowing grew in July for a fourth straight month and by the biggest amount
2023-08-09 11:29
Superconductor Stocks Drop in Korea Amid Doubts on Breakthrough
South Korean stocks that had skyrocketed on perceived links to superconductors fell for a second day Wednesday after
2023-08-09 10:52
Biden Says He Plans to Visit Vietnam Soon in Bid to Boost Ties
President Joe Biden said he plans to travel to Vietnam soon as the US seeks to bolster its
2023-08-09 09:59
Coupang Sustains Profit Streak, Sees Logistics Investments Pay Off
Coupang Inc., the online retailer popular in South Korea for early and one-day delivery, posted its fourth straight
2023-08-09 08:49
South Korea unemployment rate climbs to six-month high
SEOUL South Korea's jobless rate climbed in July for a second month and hit the highest since January,
2023-08-09 07:27
Singapore PM Lee reassures public amid political scandals, inflation
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday sought to reassure the public after a spate of political
2023-08-08 19:55
Won Breaches Key Support Levels as Sentiment Sours
The won was the worst affected Asian currency amid last week’s bond market turmoil and some analysts expect
2023-08-08 15:57
China’s Trade Plunges More Than Forecast in Blow to Recovery
China’s exports fell for a third straight month in July amid a slump in global demand, while imports
2023-08-08 11:56
Dollar creeps higher ahead of US, China economic data
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The dollar inched higher on Tuesday but traded in a narrow range as investors
2023-08-08 09:55
Dollar on guard as US inflation test looms
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The dollar was on the defensive on Monday after a mixed U.S. jobs report
2023-08-07 13:51
Oregon drivers are now allowed to pump their own fuel after the state lifted a ban dating back to 1951
All gas stations in Oregon can now allow customers to pump their own gas under a new law signed Friday, lifting a ban on self-service in the state dating back to 1951.
2023-08-06 12:48
World Scout Jamboree Sees Early Pullouts Amid Deadly Korean Heat
The US, the UK and Singapore pulled out of a youth scout gathering in South Korea where hundreds
2023-08-05 16:22