Tariff blow sinks South Korean stocks, clouds growth outlook
The plunge comes two days after a sidecar — a five-minute halt on program trading — was activated on Kospi 200 futures on April 7, as the Kospi fell below 2,400.
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South Korean businesses set to make significant investment in Bangladesh
The delegation included officials from LG, as well as representatives from some of Korea's largest companies in textiles, fashion, spinning, logistics, healthcare, power, and…
Widespread support for plans for new Tonle Sap, Mekong ports in Cambodia
An April 8 inter-ministerial meeting was held to discuss the construction of the ports, with the attendees noting that they would boost economic activities and promote tourism,…
South Korean stocks slumped on April 7 as renewed US tariff threats rattled markets
The selloff came as fears of a global trade war escalated, after the US last week unveiled sweeping “reciprocal tariffs,” including a 25 per cent levy on South Korean imports.…
Bank Indonesia vows aggressive intervention after rupiah hits another new low
Bank Indonesia held a meeting, responding to the plummeting rupiah by preparing several measures to stabilise the currency and maintain market confidence.
In Pakistan, relief attempts fall short — again
Pakistan’s reluctant billionaires remain unmoved by recent power tariff cuts, relative stability, and the International Monetary Fund’s endorsement. Without tackling terrorism…
China’s proactive policy helps woo foreign investors
Despite operating in different industry sectors, several multinational corporations — such as Germany's Siemens AG, Tapestry Inc of the United States and Japan's Takeda…
Thailand’s agri ministry denies reports of durian export lab shutdown
Agriculture Ministry spokesman confirms four are still operating and more are being registered with China’s customs.
ByteDance, US discuss TikTok’s future in the country
The company said in a statement that there are still key matters to be resolved, adding that any agreement will be subject to approval under Chinese laws.
More Singapore, regional firms may seek secondary listings in Malaysia as Kuala Lumpur bourse thrives
Some experts are optimistic that 2025 should see a rebound in listings, which bodes well for Malaysia to continue its performance and regional bourses to play catch-up.