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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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South Chungcheong Province to Host National Railway IT Center: South Chungcheong Province has announced the establishment of the "National Railway IT Center" (철도 IT운영센터), a facility poised to c ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.25

Young Farmer in South Chungcheong Province Pioneers Strawberry Export Market with New Varieties, Achieving ₩2 Billion in Annual Sales: Hongseong, South Chungcheong Province – South Chungcheong Province is highlighting the remarkable success of a young farmer ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.25

Taean to Establish Carbon Capture Hydrogen Production Base, Aiming for Green Energy Transition: Taean, South Korea - Chungcheongnam-do Province has announced its plan to build a "Carbon Capture Hydrogen Production Base" in Tae ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.25

Chungnam Establishes National Hub for Next-Generation Display Supremacy: Cheonan, South Korea – Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong Province) has officially launched the "Chungnam TP Display Innov ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.25

South Korea Considers Retrofitting Combustion Engine Motorcycles to Electric to Boost EV Adoption: The South Korean Ministry of Environment is exploring a novel approach to accelerate the adoption of electric motorcycles: convert ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.25

Honda Gears Up for Electric Motorcycle Battle in India, Aiming for Market Dominance: Facing headwinds in its automotive division, Honda Motor Co. is aggressively pursuing a new growth engine in India's burgeoning el ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.25

Local Governments in Korea Accelerate Electric Motorcycle Distribution for Air Quality Improvement and Carbon Neutrality: Local governments across South Korea are actively promoting the adoption of electric motorcycles to improve air quality and achiev ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.04.25

XRP Emerges as the Most Popular Altcoin in Latin America, Bitso Report Reveals: According to a recent report by Cryptopolitan, XRP has solidified its position as the most favored altcoin among cryptocurrency in ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.25

World Coffee Festival Organization and Korea Importers Association Sign MOU for Successful Festival and Mutual Growth: SEOUL – The World Coffee Festival Organizing Committee (Chairman Choi Geum-jeong) and the Korea Importers Association (Chair ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.25

PharmaResearch Targets European Aesthetic Market with Direct Sales of Rejuran: PharmaResearch, a prominent South Korean biopharmaceutical company making significant strides in the aesthetic medicine sector, is ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.25

Europe Poised for Record-Breaking Solar Power Generation in 2025: Europe is on track to witness an unprecedented surge in solar power generation this year, marking a significant milestone in its r ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.25

Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital Celebrates 21st Anniversary, Aiming to Become Asia's Leading Cancer Center: Hwasun, South Korea - Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital (HCNUH), under the leadership of President Min Jung-joon, commem ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.25

LD Carbon Completes Asia's Largest Waste Tire Recycling Facility in Dangjin, South Korea: Dangjin, South Korea – LD Carbon, a specialized resource circulation company, announced today the completion of its waste ti ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.25

Asian Markets Mixed Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty, Yen Fluctuations: On the 24th, major Asian stock markets exhibited a mixed performance, largely attributed to the unsettling remarks made by U.S. Pr ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.25

Hong Kong to Host Asia Summit on Global Health 2025, Highlighting Global Collaboration in Healthcare: Hong Kong will once again take center stage in the global healthcare and biotechnology landscape as it hosts the fifth edition of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.25

Yuanta Securities Launches 'Yoo Dong-won Asia Homerun Wrap' Targeting High-Growth Asian Stocks: Yuanta Securities [003470] announced on April 24th that it will begin selling the 'Yoo Dong-won Asia Homerun Wrap' on April 25th. ...; Desk 2025.04.25

Asian Investment Firms Intensify Bitcoin Accumulation, Metaplanet and HK Asia Holdings Lead the Charge: As Asian investment firms aggressively step up their acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC), Japan's Metaplanet and Hong Kong's HK Asia Hold ...; Desk 2025.04.25

Paraguay to Promote Construction of Small Hydropower Plants Worth $1.4 Billion... Expecting Energy Independence and Economic Revitalization: Paraguay is pushing forward with a large-scale project to construct 22 small hydropower plants along its domestic rivers. The tota ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.25

Paraguay Postpones Implementation of New Technical Specifications for Petroleum-Derived Liquid Fuels, Announces Strict Government Control: The Paraguayan government has announced the postponement of the enforcement date for Decree 3241/25, which stipulates new technica ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.25

Paraguay Pursues Establishment of a $500 Million Green Methanol Production Plant: Paraguay is taking a significant step towards a sustainable energy future. Minister of Industry and Commerce Javier Giménez ...; Desk 2025.04.25