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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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Singapore Stocks Set to Deliver April Dividends for Income Investors: For investors seeking a steady stream of passive income, identifying companies with a consistent history of dividend payouts is pa ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.31

Salaried Workers' Average Debt Around 50 Million KRW, Highest Among 30-40s: In 2023, the average loan amount among salaried workers' debt was approximately 50 million KRW, showing a slight increase from the ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.29

Burger Prices Continue to Rise, Consumer Groups Criticize Food Companies for "Ignoring Consumers": Lotteria will raise the prices of its burgers and other products for the first time in eight months. As food companies continue to ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.28

Bank Deposit Rates Fall to 2% Range... Interest Rate Spread Widens for 6th Consecutive Month: As market interest rates continue their downward trend, bank deposit rates fell to the 2% range last month. The interest rate spre ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.28

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