Seoul's US$200 bln investment in U.S. will first go to S. Korean companies: minister

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Seoul's envisioned US$200 billion investment in the United States will first flow into South Korean companies operating in the country, the industry minister said Monday. "The $200 billion cash investment is not just...

Seoul stocks surge over 2 pct late Mon. morning, heading toward new record high

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares traded sharply higher late Monday morning, heading toward a new all-time high, led by sharp gains in big-cap tech and defense shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged...

Seoul ADEX 2025: Hyundai WIA targets production of 105mm SPH

South Korean firm Hyundai WIA is preparing for production of its new lightweight 105mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH), which had earlier publicly debuted at the KADEX exhibition in October 2024. The new light truck-mounted artillery system was...

Seoul Stocks Surge Over 2 Pc, Heading Toward New Record High

(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, Nov 3 (IANS) South Korean shares traded sharply higher on late Monday morning, heading toward a new all-time high, led by sharp gains in big-cap tech and defence shares.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI)...

Business News | US Supreme Court Will Decide the Fate of Trump's Tariff on Wednesday

New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a crucial case on November 5 that could redefine presidential authority over trade and reshape global economic relations. The case, Learning Resources Vs Trump, will decide...

Seoul ADEX 2025: Kia set to deliver Tasman vehicles to ROK Army

The Kia Special Vehicle Division showcased new variants of its Tasman military vehicle and Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) at the recently concluded Seoul ADEX 2025 defence exhibition. The Tasman command post variant has been selected by the...

Business : Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Eases To 49.5 In October – Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector saw a marginal slowdown in October, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) easing slightly to 49.5 from 49.8 in September, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd. In its Kenanga...

Seoul's $200 bil. investment in US will first go to Korean companies: minister

Seoul's envisioned $200 billion investment in the United States will first flow into Korean companies operating in the country, the industry minister said Monday. "The $200 billion cash investment is not just money we are giving to the U.S.,"...

Seoul's 2026 garden show to be longer, larger

Seoul International Garden Show to run for 180 days at Seoul Forest, Maeheon Citizens’ Forest in 2026 The city of Seoul will host the Seoul International Garden Show for 180 days next year, starting May 1, with venues located in eastern and...

Business News | Nifty, Sensex Open Flat Amid Ongoing Consolidation Phase; IPO Rush Continues with Rs 70000 Cr to Be Raised This Month

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 3 (ANI): Indian stock markets began the first trading session of November on a flat note, continuing their consolidation phase. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,696.85, down by 25.25 points or 0.10 per cent,...

Company behind "Baby Shark" hopes to accelerate global growth after IPO: CEO

By Kang Jae-eun SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Pinkfong Company Inc., the creator behind the mega-hit animation "Baby Shark Dance," hopes to become a global entertainment company by strengthening its content-making capabilities through a stock...

Business : Plantations, Technology, Telco Sectors Attract RM246.6 Mln Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The plantation, technology and telecommunication sectors topped the list of sectors with net inflows last week, each sector raking in RM151.2 million, RM89.7 million and RM5.7 million, respectively. Meanwhile, the...

Business : Bilateral Deals To Boost Investment, Lower CCUS Infrastructure Costs In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The signing of bilateral agreements with foreign countries is expected to spur investment inflows and help offset the cost of developing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) industrial hub infrastructure...

South Korea factory output contracts in Oct, PMI shows

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s factory activity contracted in October after briefly expanding a month earlier as businesses remained cautious amid a global outlook clouded by Washington’s tariff policies. The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for...

South Korea balances US, China rivalry

The leaders of China and South Korea moved to rebuild relations after years of weakening economic ties and a closer Seoul-Washington partnership. The first summit between Xi Jinping and South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae Myung, underscored...

The logic behind South Korea’s nuclear submarine deal

The dust from the APEC summit in the South Korean city of Gyeongju has settled, and the commentariat has, perhaps understandably, focused on the tactical US–China truce. But the real, lasting tectonic shift of the week was not the temporary...

South Korea’s New Nuclear Submarine Capability and Canada’s Security Options

By Christopher Hernandez-Roy November 2, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 29th that he had granted South Korea approval to build a nuclear-powered submarine. The President said the decision enables South Korea to replace “the...

South Korea resets China ties after securing Trump tariff negotiations

South Korea seeks economic stability through a $49 billion swap while hedging its alliance-driven security risks South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held their first bilateral summit on Saturday in Gyeongju, pledging...

The lonely death epidemic forcing South Korea to train an army of grief workers

BUSAN, Nov 3 — Rows of coffins line a university classroom in the South Korean port city of Busan, ready for use in training the funeral directors of the future in a rapidly ageing country. Growing numbers are finding work in the business of death...

South Korea, China summit boosts bilateral relations, talks

President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen strategic communication to improve bilateral relations during their first summit on Nov. 1. The two leaders also signed a 70 trillion won currency swap and agreed to...