Asia-Pacific markets largely fall; Bank of Korea policy decision in focus
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SoftBank Group shares plunge over 9% as Asian tech stocks track declines in U.S. peers
The logo of Japanese company SoftBank Group is seen outside the company's headquarters in Tokyo on January 22, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi...
In one of the world’s most expensive cities, more workers are living paycheck to paycheck
Customers buying groceries at a supermarket in Singapore.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSingapore's reputation for financial prudence and high savings...
Samsung backs South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions ahead of IPO
The Rebel-Quad is the second-generation product from Rebellions and is made up of four Rebel AI chips. Rebellions, a South...
New entrance fee to visit Europe set to triple, says European Commission
Some travelers may need to pay more to enter parts of Europe come 2026.The price for travel authorization under the...
Trump announces 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, starting Aug. 1
U.S. President Donald Trump walks after disembarking Marine One as he arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S.,...
Vietnamese stocks climb to highest in over three years after Trump announces U.S.-Vietnam trade deal
Vietnamese stocks hit highest in over three yearsVietnamese stocks climbed to their highest in over three years after U.S. President...
The most common travel scams in 9 global cities
The travel industry is one of the sectors most susceptible to fraud, with scams rising 18% during the summer peak...
North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and the history of its weapons program. North Korea...
The Woman Shaking Up the $50 Billion Instant-Ramen Industry
Kim Jung-soo invented a super-spicy brand of noodles currently on the shelves of Walmart, Costco and major U.S. grocers. Source...
U.S., in Chip War With China, Extends Some Allowances for Asian Allies
Chip makers Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC can maintain their operations in China for the foreseeable future, but significant tech...
This Company Is Nvidia’s AI Chip Partner—and Its Stock Is Soaring
SK Hynix has long been a major player in the boom-and-bust world of memory chips, but it hasn’t historically been...
The heavily armed DMZ separating North and South Korea has become a wildlife haven | CNN
CNN — Between North and South Korea lies the demilitarized zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily armed borders....
Kim’s sister makes ‘shooting range’ threat as North Korea tests more missiles | CNN
Seoul/Tokyo CNN — North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula early...
BTS agency HYBE buys stake in its K-pop rival | CNN Business
Seoul/Hong Kong CNN — HYBE, the management agency behind superstar boy band BTS, will become the biggest shareholder of its...
From the Emirates to Davos: South Korea’s big week in global business | CNN Business
Hong Kong/Seoul CNN — South Korea’s leader is capping off a whirlwind week, after securing tens of billions of dollars...
South Korea brought K-pop and K-dramas to the world. The Korean language could be next | CNN
CNN — There’s never been a better time to learn Korean. It’s one of the fastest-growing languages in the world,...
China stops issuing short-term visas for South Koreans in retaliation for travel restrictions | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese authorities have stopped issuing short-term visas to South Korean citizens in the country’s first retaliation...
North Korea’s record year of missile testing is putting the world on edge | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — In 2020, North Korea conducted four missile tests. In 2021, it doubled that number. In...
South Korea says crypto fugitive Do Kwon is hiding in Serbia | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN — Do Kwon, a disgraced tycoon behind the collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna coins that roiled...
