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Hyundai Motor Group Bets $700 Million on Mexico Amid Trade Policy Volatility

MEXICO CITY — In a bold move that defies growing geopolitical tension and fluctuating trade policies, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is significantly ramping up its investment in Mexico. While other
Kakao Hits Record Q1 Performance: Operating Profit Surges 66% as Focus Shifts to "Agentic AI"

SEOUL — Kakao, the South Korean tech giant behind the country’s ubiquitous messaging app, announced today that it has achieved its highest-ever first-quarter results. Driven by the robust

Honda Halts $15B Canada EV Plant Plans Amid Strategic Pivot to Hybrids

(C) Investopedia TOKYO – Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. has indefinitely suspended its plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing hub in Ontario, Canada, as the compa

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Electric Vehicle Market in South Korea: A Youth-Driven Revolution: The South Korean electric vehicle (EV) market is undergoing a significant demographic shift, with younger generations, particularl ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.05

Apple Pivots Strategy: Smart Glasses Take Center Stage, Vision Pro Redesign Paused: SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is reportedly shifting its hardware development priorities, temporarily suspending plans for a major o ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.03

Convenience Stores Cash In as Chinese Tourists Return to Myeongdong: SEOUL—South Korea’s convenience store sector is experiencing a significant uplift, particularly in major commercial di ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.10.02

Hyundai Motor and Kia Achieve 'Double-Digit Growth' in U.S. Market in September... Record-High Quarterly Performance: Hyundai Motor Company and Kia continued their strong performance in the U.S. market in September, recording double-digit sales gro ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.02

MBA Programs Drive Korea's AI Talent Surge: A New Era of Corporate Leadership: SEOUL, South Korea - Korean MBA programs are undergoing a radical re-engineering, positioning themselves as critical incubators fo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.01

Future of Mobility: Japan's Auto Giants Eye Electric Cars and Aircraft at Show: TOKYO—With the highly anticipated Japan Mobility Show 2025 fast approaching, global attention is fixed on Tokyo as major Jap ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.01

South Korea's Tourism Sector Soars, Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Levels: SEOUL – South Korea's tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable rebound, with a significant increase in foreign visitors ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.30

U.S. Gaming Giant Electronic Arts to Go Private in Record $55 Billion Buyout: NEW YORK—Electronic Arts (EA), the powerhouse U.S. video game publisher known for blockbuster franchises like Battlefield, F ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.30

South Korea Unveils Visa-Free Travel for Chinese Tourists, Igniting Tourism Boom: South Korea's tourism sector is buzzing with excitement as a temporary visa-free entry policy for Chinese group tourists officiall ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.29

Global Machine Tool Industry Rattled by South Korea-Led M&A Blitz: The global machine tool industry, often called the "mother machine" sector for its role as the backbone of manufacturing, is under ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.29

Starbucks Initiates $1 Billion North American Overhaul Amidst Performance Woes: SEATTLE — Global coffee behemoth Starbucks has announced a sweeping $1 billion restructuring plan for its North American ope ...; Desk 2025.09.26

Chinese Electric Commercial Vehicles Accelerate Entry into Korean Market with NCM Batteries: Chinese electric commercial vehicle manufacturers are rapidly increasing their presence in the South Korean market, a trend that f ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.25

Imported Car Brands Spark a Fierce Discount War in South Korea: SEOUL — South Korea’s imported car market is currently at the center of a heated discount war. As brands head into the ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.25

S. Korea's Petrochemical Giants Face Restructuring Test Amid Debt Crisis: SEOUL—South Korea's petrochemical industry, burdened by an astonishing 32.8 trillion won ($24.6 billion) in bank loans as of ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.25

Kia Counters U.S. Tariffs on Mexican Cars with Latin American Strategy: SEOUL – Amid stalled follow-up tariff negotiations between South Korea and the U.S., the American decision to impose high ta ...; Desk 2025.09.24

NOV Secures Contract for Argentina's First FLNG Project: Oilfield services company NOV has secured a contract to provide a mooring solution for Argentina's first-ever floating liquefied n ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.23

The Impact of Argentina's Vaca Muerta Growth Scenarios on the Supply Chain: The acceleration of Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale development presents both challenges and opportunities for the supplier ecosyste ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.23

Chile unveils draft critical minerals strategy... a step towards securing 'future food': The Chilean government is emerging as a new center in the global mineral market, as it establishes a critical minerals supply stra ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.23

Chilean Cherry Producers Accelerate Diversification Efforts to Reduce Reliance on Chinese Market: The Chilean cherry industry is gearing up for a new season, seeking to overcome the challenges of oversupply and difficult sales e ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.23