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U.S. July Payrolls Unexpectedly Drop, Reigniting Concerns Over Labor Market Cooling

WASHINGTON — U.S. nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly contracted in July, breaking expectations of modest growth and stirring fresh debate over the trajectory of the American economy and future Federa
SK Hynix Declares Q2 Dividend of 375 Won Per Share, Signals Enhanced Shareholder Returns in Q3

SEOUL — SK Hynix Inc., the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker, announced on Friday that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 375 Korean won ($0.27) per com

South Korean Retail Investors Pivot Back to Tech Giants: Amazon and Micron Lead Massive Buying Spree

SEOUL — South Korean retail investors—affectionately referred to in financial markets as "Seohak Ants" for their diligent and aggressive buying of foreign equities—have e

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South Korean Bank Loan Delinquency Rate Rebounds in January Amid Rising Household and Corporate Defaults: SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean banks experienced a renewed increase in loan delinquency rates in January, according to data rel ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.28

KOSPI Plunges 1.9%, Breaching 2600 Level Amid Concerns Over Tariffs and Short Selling: The KOSPI fell sharply by nearly 2% on the 28th, dropping to the 2550 range. This decline was attributed to continued net selling ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.28

Singapore Bolsters Cybersecurity Rules, Raising Bar for Financial Institutions: SINGAPORE – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation's central bank and financial regulator, has unveiled a ser ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.26

World Bank President to Make First Visit to Paraguay in April for Economic Cooperation Talks: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – World Bank Group President Ajay Banga is scheduled to make his first official visit to Paraguay ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.26

Unusual Weather Patterns Drive Up Agricultural Prices, Threatening Food Inflation: The recent surge in unusual weather patterns, including heavy snowfall in March, is driving up agricultural prices and raising con ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.25

Paraguay Sees Rise in Economic Freedom Index... Ranks 11th in South America, 59th Worldwide: Paraguay scored 65.2 points in the 2025 Economic Freedom Index (ILE), ranking 59th globally and 11th among 32 South American count ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.24

Paraguay Concerned About Increased Public Debt Burden Due to Strong Dollar... "No Immediate Risk": Concerns have been raised that Paraguay's public debt repayment burden is increasing as its currency, the Guarani, weakens against ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.24

Australians Cut Back on Impulse Buys at Petrol Stations as Living Costs Bite: SYDNEY - Australian motorists are increasingly forgoing impulse purchases at petrol stations as cost-of-living pressures force a c ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.23

OB Beer Announces Beer Price Hike Amidst Rising Costs: SEOUL – OB Beer, South Korea's leading brewer, has announced that it will increase the factory release prices of its major b ...; Desk 2025.03.21

Paraguayan Small Business Owners See Only 10% Legal Compliance Rate: Low Formalization Hinders Economic Growth and Sustainability: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – According to a recent announcement by the Paraguayan Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), on ...; Desk 2025.03.21

Easing the Burden on Small Shops: BCP Decides to Gradually Reduce Card Fees: Final Reduction to 3% for Credit Cards and 2% for Debit Cards from July 2026: Asunción, Paraguay - The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) has decided to gradually reduce the fees that shops must pay for cr ...; Desk 2025.03.21

Paraguay Grapples with Persistent U.S. Dollar Surge: Asunción, Paraguay – Paraguay is facing a persistent surge in the U.S. dollar, posing economic challenges despite the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.20

South Korea's Total National Debt Exceeds 6,200 Trillion Won, Government Debt Shows Sharpest Increase: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's total national debt has exceeded 6,200 trillion won, with government debt showing the mos ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.20

Argentina's IMF Deal in Limbo, Market Uncertainty Mounts: Buenos Aires, Argentina – Just two weeks after declaring a finalized agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), A ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.19

Brazil Abolishes Import Tariffs on 11 Essential Food Items to Combat Inflation: Brasília, Brazil – In a strategic move to tackle rising living costs and curb inflation, the Brazilian government has ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.19

Global Inflation Drives Up Domestic Prices in South Korea, Study Finds: A recent analysis by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) reveals that a 1% rise in global prices leads to ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.18

Singapore's February Exports Rebound, Shrugging Off Lunar New Year Effects; Gold Demand Surges: Singapore – Singapore's core exports rebounded in February, shaking off the contraction seen during the Lunar New Year perio ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.18

Paraguay Seeks Diversification to Move Away from Agricultural Dependence: The Paraguayan economy is highly dependent on agricultural production. According to Waldo Gonzalez, an economic expert at Basa Cap ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.18

Paraguay's Economy: Warnings of an Unstable Future... Exposing Risks to Investors: In a recent report submitted to investors ahead of a bond issuance on the New York Stock Exchange, Paraguay's Ministry of Economy ...; Desk 2025.03.18

Paraguay: Sharp Rise in Prices of Essential Goods, Increasing Burden on Consumers: In Paraguayan local markets, the prices of essential goods such as tomatoes, eggs, and cheese have risen sharply in just one week, ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.18