Global Economic Times

2026.05.08 (Fri)
All articles

LOGIN
JOIN

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

Industry

Search: 1,886

Mexico City Metro Modernization Accelerates: CRRC Presents Innovative Solutions: Chinese railway vehicle manufacturing giant CRRC Zhuzhou is playing a pivotal role in modernizing the railway systems of Mexican c ...; Desk 2025.05.05

Bucheon City Backs Social Innovation with 2025 Danbi Startup Cohort: Bucheon, South Korea – April 30th marked a significant milestone for social entrepreneurship in Bucheon City as the final wi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.04

Paraguay Aquaculture Sees Active Investment Amidst Projected Annual Growth of 5-10%: Paraguay's aquaculture industry is showing steady annual growth of 5% to 10%, and producers are actively considering initial inves ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.04

Paraguay Achieves All-Time High in Forestry Product Exports in March 2025: According to data from the National Forestry Institute of Paraguay (Infona), Paraguay achieved a historic record in forestry produ ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.04

Paraguay Announces Large-Scale Support Program to Boost Youth Employment: The Paraguayan government has announced an ambitious plan to address youth unemployment and revitalize the economy. In his Labor D ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.04

Tether Completes Acquisition of 70% Stake in Latin American Agricultural Giant Adecoagro… Accelerating the Convergence of DeFi and the Real Economy: Stablecoin issuer Tether has finalized its acquisition of a 70% stake in Adecoagro, a leading Latin American agricultural company, ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.04

Trump Family Business Deal in Qatar Fuels Conflict of Interest Concerns Ahead of Presidential Visit: Washington D.C. – The Trump Organization, the sprawling business empire owned by the family of US President Donald Trump, ha ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.03

Pakistan Greenlights Ambitious High-Speed Rail Project Connecting Lahore and Islamabad: Islamabad, Pakistan – The government of Pakistan has officially given the go-ahead for the construction of a high-speed rail ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.05.03

China Invests $1.2 Billion in Cambodian Canal Project Amid Regional Concerns: Phnom Penh, Cambodia – In a move that has significant economic and geopolitical implications, China has pledged to invest $1 ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.03

The Sweet Taste of Success: How South Korea's Bacchus Became Cambodia's Beloved 'Bakka': Phnom Penh, Cambodia – In a remarkable tale of cultural integration and astute marketing, South Korea's iconic energy drink, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.03

Korean Builders Forge Cambodia's Future Amidst Robust Economic Growth: Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Emerging from the shadows of its tumultuous past, Cambodia is witnessing a remarkable transformation, ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.03

Major Landslide Disrupts Key Highway Project in El Salvador Amidst Safety Concerns: San Salvador, El Salvador – A substantial landslide has struck the construction site of a major highway expansion project in ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.03

U.S. Clarifies Tariff Policy on Auto Parts Under USMCA, Offering Relief to North American Supply Chains: WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a clarification regarding the imposition ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.05.03

Lázaro Cárdenas Defies US Tariff Pressures, Solidifies Role as Pacific Trade Powerhouse with Robust Q1 Growth: Against a backdrop of escalating trade tensions and tariff pressures from the United States, Mexico's principal Pacific port of L& ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.03

WHO.A.U Unveils 'CALI GIRL' Collection, Embracing Romantic Farmcore Aesthetic: E-Land World's prominent American casual wear brand, WHO.A.U, has officially launched its highly anticipated 'CALI GIRL' collectio ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.05.03

Weak Latin American Growth to Impact Job Creation in 2025: World Bank: The World Bank (WB) has revised its growth forecast for Latin America and the Caribbean downwards to 2.1% for 2025, signaling a po ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.05.03

The Ghost Fleet: How Protectionism Crippled America's Shipyards and Why Trump Wants to Revive Them: "We used to build ships better than anybody. We will again, very quickly." These were the bold pronouncements of President Donald ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.03

South Korea's Press Freedom Stagnates Amidst Political Polarization and Legal Challenges: The 2025 World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has once again classified South Korea's media lan ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.03

U.S. Activates 25% Tariff on Auto Parts, Threatening South Korean Suppliers: WASHINGTON D.C. – A significant trade measure initiated by the United States has come into force, imposing a 25% tariff on i ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.05.03

Chungcheongnam-do Takes Decisive Step Towards Sustainable Food Future with Inauguration of Food Policy Council: Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea – In a move signaling a significant commitment to the well-being of its citizens and the sust ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.03