China Leads Aid Donors in Southeast Asia Amid Rising Competition
China is Southeast Asia’s leading development financier, but is facing rising competition for regional sway, according to Lowy
2023-06-04 21:29
North Korea Warns It May Not Give Notice of Satellite Launches
North Korea says advance notice of its satellite launches is “no longer necessary,” hitting out after international criticism
2023-06-04 09:27
GOP Lawmakers Ramp Up Calls to Counter China Over Micron Ban
Two key Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to counter Beijing’s ban of US chipmaker Micron Technology
2023-06-03 23:26
Korean Won Won’t Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels, BOK Member Says
The won isn’t likely to strengthen to pre-pandemic levels, given structural changes including heightened geopolitical competition, an aging
2023-06-02 12:25
K-Pop Stocks’ $5.4 Billion Rally Emboldens Bulls
A $5.4 billion rally in K-pop stocks looks set to power on, as a growing global fanbase fuels
2023-06-02 10:57
K-pop Giant Hybe to Raise About $380 Million for US Deals
Hybe Co., the South Korean music agency behind BTS and Ariana Grande, is seeking to raise around 500
2023-06-02 09:49
Korea Inflation Slows in May, Giving BOK Scope to Pause
South Korea’s inflation eased for a fourth straight month in May, another indication that price pressures are pulling
2023-06-02 09:48
South Korea revised Q1 GDP +0.3% q/q, unchanged from earlier estimate
SEOUL South Korea's economy grew 0.3% in the first quarter from the previous quarter, revised central bank data
2023-06-02 07:28
South Korea May inflation cools to 19-month low, core inflation eases
SEOUL South Korea's consumer inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month in May to the lowest level in
2023-06-02 07:20
AI Boom Gets Fresh Gut Check as Nvidia Drops Most Since January
Investors riding the rapid ascent of the artificial intelligence theme are experiencing a hiccup as shares of Nvidia
2023-06-01 11:50
Kim’s Sister Insists on Pyongyang’s Right to Launch Satellite
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned no country can deny Pyongyang’s right to
2023-06-01 10:45
South Korea exports fall for 8th straight month as chip slump continues
SEOUL South Korea's exports fell for an eighth straight month in May in annual terms, although less than
2023-06-01 09:24