The development will allow Hyundai Motor to get back on its feet after a sales slump in 2017. On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor Co’s labor union disclosed that its members have agreed to a tentative deal in wages with its management…. Read More ›
North Korea
South Korea planning to ban cryptocurrency exchanges in the country
The move has widespread geo-political and geo-economic implications, including for its neighbor North Korea which is increasingly banking on such currencies to flush its economy with cash. On Thursday, South Korea’s Justice Minister disclosed that it is preparing a law… Read More ›
South Korea seizes Hong Kong-flagged vessel for supplying oil to North Korean vessels at mid-sea
South Korean officials have seized the vessel Lighthouse Winmore which they say transferred oil to North Korean vessels at mid-sea. An official from South Korea’s foreign ministry stated it has seized a Hong Kong flagged vessel suspected of transferring oil… Read More ›
M&A activity peaks in 2017
This marks the highest levels since the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Analysts opine that after the passing of the U.S. Tax bill, M&A activity could pick up in 2018. 2017 has been a strong year for the M&A scene with activity… Read More ›
China caught supplying oil to North Korean vessels at sea
Despite China’s talk, the South Korean news report reiterates suspicion by Tokyo, Seoul and Washington that China has been actively aiding, bolstering and conducting business with its ally – North Korea. Following a South Korean news report that Chinese vessels… Read More ›
China’s trade with North Korea rises in November 2017
The latest U.N sanctions are expected to have a crippling effect on North Korea’s economy. In November, according to business data China’s trade with North Korea edged up to $388 million, its lowest levels this year. Tough U.N. sanctions are… Read More ›
Corporate criminal case against China’s ZTE takes an interesting turn
While an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice found ZTE shipping goods illegally to Iran and its ally North Korea in violation of U.S. trade laws, which led to the company paying a record fine. The manner in which… Read More ›
China allowing tourism in North Korea through its border cities with its ally
Thanks to Chinese tourists North Korea earns $44 million a year in foreign currency. According to tourism sources, Chinese tourists are still visiting Pyongyang from China’s border city Dandong. The development is despite apparent unofficial halting of such tours, just… Read More ›
China blocks tourism with South Korea
With geo-economic tensions rising in the Korean peninsula, China is back, once again, bullying and waging an economic war on its neighbour South Korea. With the U.S maintaining its pressure on North Korea, the dictatorial regime main ally China has… Read More ›
Trump’s new national security strategy identifies China as its main competitor
China’s trade practices, especially its over production and dumping policy, which has increasingly drawn flak across major economies including the EU, India and U.S., is likely to face further hurdles and heightened scrutiny. On Monday, with U.S. President Donald Trump… Read More ›