In a statement Hyundai Motor Group said, by 2025 it would invest an additional $5 billion in the United States to strengthen its collaboration with U.S. firms in advanced technology. The investments were announced during US President Joe Biden’s visit… Read More ›
South Korea
SK Inc ties up with Bill Gates TerraPower on nuclear energy opportunities
On Tuesday, in a statement South Korea’s SK Inc said it had it signed an agreement with a U.S. venture founded by billionaire Bill Gates, TerraPower, to tap opportunities in connection with small-sized nuclear power reactors, called small modular reactors. SK… Read More ›
North Korea fires its first Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile: South Korean Military
In a statement South Korea’s military said, North Korea has fired a ballistic missile on Saturday. The development comes three days ahead of the inauguration of South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, who has vowed to take a stronger stand against… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia could cut June crude prices for Asia, as it competes for marketshare with Russia
On Friday, oil traders opined, Saudi Arabia is likely to cut crude oil prices to Asia in June following a slump in demand from China, which is seeing increasing COVID lockdowns which are curbing demand. China is the world’s biggest… Read More ›
Ban of Indonesian palm oil fueling inflation in South Korea
Indonesia ban on palm oil is affecting South Korean businesses. For more than 15 years, Mr Lee’s diner, a fried chicken shop near central Seoul, has held firm against raising prices, the export ban on Indonesia’s cooking oil is squeezing… Read More ›
Europe-South Korea relations key to managing fallout of US-China rivalry
According to former ambassadors and government officials, it is important that Europe nurtures closer ties with South Korea under South Korean President elect Yoon Suk-yeol to manage China’s rising power and the increasing rivalry between the United States and Beijing…. Read More ›
South Korea increases weekly international flights from May
On Wednesday, South Korea said it will allow increase the number of international flights per week allowed to enter into the country beginning from May. The development marks a continued easing of anti-coronavirus measures with the Omicron wave on the… Read More ›
Rise in global COVID-19 cases tip of iceberg: WHO
In a statement the World Health Organization said, a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem following countries reporting a drop in testing rates. The WHO has warned countries to remain vigilant against the virus. COVID-19… Read More ›
Thailand interested in purchasing 8 F-35 stealth fighters
According to a senior official from US defense giant Lockheed Martin, Thailand’s interest in the F-35 stealth fighters is genuine, clearance to purchase the jets however is a matter for the U.S. government. Speaking on the sidelines of the Singapore… Read More ›
UK, South Korea seek to sign trade deal boosting supply chain resilience
On Monday, South Korea and Britain are scheduled to sign an agreement to reinforce supply chains for key products which have been hammered by the Coronavirus pandemic. British trade minister Anne Marie Trevelyan is scheduled to host her counterpart Yeo… Read More ›