China’s AI surge fuels optimism on A-share market
Trading value in Shanghai, Shenzhen tops US$137 billion for 17th day in a row.
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Myanmar Airways launches new direct Mandalay-Chiang Mai route
The new Mandalay-Chiang Mai route is the first new route to be added to MAI's international network by 2025, and is the fourth route MAI will operate via Mandalay International…
South Korea challenged as Asia’s rising art hub beset by uncertainties, weak Korean won
In 2023, the art market began declining. That year saw 692.8 billion won in market transactions as the market responded to the economic downturn. 2024 was even worse with…
IMF chief meets PM Shehbaz, pledges support for govt’s actions
The International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has met PM Shehbaz during his visit to the UAE and assured him of the lender’s support for the…
US President Trump’s tariff threats drive up ‘kimchi premium’ in Korea’s crypto market
US President Donald Trump’s latest threats to impose tariffs on key trading partners have fueled the “kimchi premium,” the price gap between cryptocurrency values in South…
No majority stake in U.S. Steel for Nippon Steel, says US President Trump
Nippon Steel planned to acquire all shares of U.S. Steel and make it a wholly owned subsidy. But the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden banned the acquisition plan.
Work hour reform for South Korean chipmakers: R&D flexibility or worker exploitation?
Semiconductor act sparks clash over innovation and employee protection.
Japan sinkhole disaster boost sales of water-saving products
Among fairly popular items are tablets to prevent odor and sliminess in water left in bathtubs. On Jan. 29 and 30 in particular, sales of the tablets increased to about five times…
Korean steelmakers on edge as US President Trump unveils 25% tariff plan
An industry source suggested that while Trump's tariff policy intended to aim to boost the US domestic steel industry, they could ultimately drive up steel prices, negatively…
Lotte chief eyes growth in India with new ice cream plant
Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin expressed confidence that the new facility would mark a milestone in Lotte’s global food business, the group announced Sunday.