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Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Rises to 7-Month High: South Korean Authorities Scramble to Stabilize Currency as Overseas Investment Surges

(C) TradingPedia SEOUL, South Korea — The South Korean won (KRW) has been under severe pressure, with the won-dollar exchange rate soaring to levels not seen in seven months. Last week, the cur
Netflix Stock Plummets 10% on Credit Downgrade Fears Following Blockbuster Warner Bros. Acquisition

(C) Variety HOLLYWOOD — Netflix's ambitious plan to acquire Warner Bros. and its assets, including HBO Max, for a staggering enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion ($72 billion in

Alibaba's AI Ascent: Stock Soars 70% as Tech Giant Pivots Beyond E-commerce

(C) Tip Ranks Alibaba Group Holding, globally known for its massive e-commerce platforms like AliExpress and Taobao, is rapidly accelerating its transformation into an Artificial Intelligence (AI) po

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Gangnam District, Seoul, Unveils 2025 Budget Focused on Sustainable Growth: Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea – The Gangnam District has approved a budget of 1.3737 trillion won (approximately US$1 ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.31

South Korea's Inflation Reaches a Four-Year Low, But Food Prices Soar: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.3% in 2024, marking the lowest annual increase since 20 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.31

Seoul Studio Apartment Rents and Deposits Dip Slightly in November: Seoul, South Korea – The average monthly rent and security deposit for studio apartments in Seoul experienced a modest decli ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.30

South Korea's Big Five Banks Slash Deposit Rates Amid Central Bank Easing: Seoul, South Korea – [Date] – South Korea's five largest commercial banks have collectively announced reductions in th ...; Desk 2024.12.30

Soaring Dollar Deals Blow to South Korea's SMEs: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a crisis as the won weakens against ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.30

South Korean Won Slides to 15-Year Low as Political Uncertainty Deepens: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean won has plunged to its lowest level in 15 years and nine months, with experts warning ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.30

Soaring Fuel Prices in South Korea Despite Stable International Oil Prices: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean drivers are facing a continued increase in fuel prices, with both gasoline and diesel pric ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.29

Jeju Economic Awards Honors Top Businesses: Jeju City, South Korea – The prestigious Jeju Economic Awards ceremony was held on the 26th at the Jeju Chamber of Commerce ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Philippine Inflation Expected to Remain Low in December: MANILA – Headline inflation in the Philippines is projected to remain subdued at around 2.6 percent in December, staying com ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.26

Soaring Dollar and Natural Gas Prices Fuel Inflation Fears in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is grappling with rising inflation as the won has plummeted to a 15-year low against the US ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.26

Egg Prices Soar in South Korea, Government Prepares Subsidies: Seoul, South Korea – Egg prices in South Korea are set to hit a three-year high, surpassing 7,000 won per 30-egg carton, as ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.26

Bank of Korea Signals Further Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty: Seoul, South Korea – The Bank of Korea (BOK) has indicated its intention to further lower the benchmark interest rate next y ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.26

Peruvian Economy Minister Hints at Minimum Wage Hike Before New Year: Lima, Peru – Peru's Minister of Economy and Finance, José Arista, indicated on Monday that a minimum wage increase is ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.24

South Korea's Wealth Gap Widens as Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Surge: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's wealth gap continues to widen, as a growing number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (U ...; Desk 2024.12.22

Peru's Central Bank Raises 2024 Growth Forecast: Lima, Peru – The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) has raised its economic growth forecast for 2024 from 3.1% to 3.2%. "T ...; Desk 2024.12.22

Bank of Korea Vows to Stabilize Markets Amidst Rising Volatility: Seoul, South Korea – The Bank of Korea (BOK) has pledged to take swift action to stabilize domestic financial and foreign ex ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.19

Foreign Investors Dump Korean Stocks Amidst Political Uncertainty: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean stock market experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with the KOSPI index plungi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.18

Early Withdrawals from Retirement Funds Soar Amid Housing Market Crunch: Seoul, South Korea – Early withdrawals from retirement funds surged to a four-year high in 2023, primarily driven by individ ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.17

Soaring Food Prices Hit Koreans Hard: Seoul, South Korea – The cost of eating out in South Korea has reached a new high, with prices of popular dishes rising by a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.16

TSMC's Dominance to Continue: 25% Revenue Growth Forecast for 2024: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is poised to further solidify its position as the world's leading semiconductor ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.15