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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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Nissan and Mitsubishi to Produce New EVs for European Market in France: Douai, France — In a landmark visit to the Renault ElectriCity plant in Douai, the CEOs of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, Iva ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.19

Spanish "Bicinete" Hybrid Vehicle Vies for Top European Design Award: Copenhagen, Denmark — The innovative "Bicinete," a hybrid of a bicycle and a scooter, is vying for one of Europe's most pres ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.19

Aviation Industry Urges Governments to Prioritize Sustainable Fuel Production: Montreal, Canada — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to shift their focus from ma ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.19

Chile's Startup Ecosystem and the Shadow of 'Invisible Costs': A Burnout Alert: A dark shadow is being cast over Chile's startup ecosystem, once heralded as a symbol of innovation and growth. While a dazzling n ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.16

Paraguay's Construction Industry Expresses Concern over Reduced Infrastructure Investment in 2026 Government Budget: Despite recent vigorous construction projects in the residential, corporate, and industrial sectors, the construction industry is ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.15

First Fan Export Success... $5 Million Export Deal Secured in Argentina: A new vitality is emerging in Paraguay's home appliance industry. On the 14th, local company Goldmund marked a significant milesto ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.15

Expo Norte: Economic Ripple Effects with a Glimmer of Hope: CONCEPCIÓN – Expo Norte, recently held in Concepción, was more than just a dazzling showcase for large corpora ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.15

S. Korea's Supreme Court Rules Existing Pharmacies Can Sue Over New Rival's Location: SEOUL – The Supreme Court of South Korea has issued a landmark ruling, granting existing pharmacists the legal standing to f ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

FDA to Conduct Surprise Inspections of Overseas Drug Factories, Including South Korea: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant shift in its policy, stating it will begin conducting unan ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.13

U.S. Coffee Prices Soar to 28-Year High Amid Brazilian Tariff and Supply Woes: NEW YORK — The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, once a simple comfort, now carries the scent of economic turbulence for milli ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.09.12

Itaipu Makes History with 3.1 Billion MWh of Energy Produced: The Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams located on the border between Paraguay and Bra ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.10

Cotton Yarn Imports Drive Growth in Textile Industry: Annual imports of cotton yarn, valued at $3-6 million, are an essential component of Paraguay’s textile and apparel industry ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.10

Paraguay Promulgates Three Key Economic Revitalization Laws: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — As part of the 2025 'Paraguay Business Week,' President Santiago Peña officially promulga ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.10

Paraguay Anticipates $5 Billion in Tax Revenue from Easing Cannabis Industry Regulations: The Paraguayan government is moving to ease regulations on the cannabis industry with plans to dramatically increase national reve ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.10

Daejeon's Bio-Industry Ecosystem Draws Global Attention: DAEJEON, South Korea - The city of Daejeon is solidifying its position on the global stage, laying a strategic foundation for its ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.09

Rising self-generation: a new opportunity for Paraguay's power industry: Paraguay's power industry is seeking new growth opportunities through self-generation. The recent emergence of autogeneració ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.08

Paraguay Expands into Southeast Asia, Teaming Up with Economic Giants: Paraguay is taking important steps to expand into the Southeast Asian market, opening up a new chapter in economic cooperation. Wi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.08

Puertro Falcón Border Crossing to Undergo $55.6 Million Modernization: ASUNCIÓN - The modernization of the Puertro Falcón border crossing, a key gateway between Paraguay and Argentina, ha ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.08

Floating Solar Plant Construction Site Inspection at Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant: Construction of a 1,100 kW floating solar power plant (PSF) is underway at the Itaipu Dam, South America's largest hydroelectric p ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.08

Paraguayan Industry Urges Government to Deepen Economic Reforms: On September 5th, during an event celebrating "Paraguayan Industry Day," the Paraguayan Industrial Union (UIP) strongly called on ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.08