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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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LG's 'Lighthouse Factory' Illuminates Tennessee's Economic Horizon, Transforming Small Towns: About an hour's drive from Nashville International Airport in Tennessee lies the tranquil town of Clarksville. Upon entering LG El ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

Lithium Argentina-Ganfeng Lithium to Push for Integrated Development of Argentina's Lithium Triangle: According to a Reportasia report, lithium producer Lithium Argentina AG and Chinese lithium giant Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. have ta ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.15

POSCO Argentina Lithium Mine Faces General Strike Amid Wage Agreement Dispute: Sharp Conflict Between Labor and Management: POSCO Argentina (hereinafter referred to as POSCO), a lithium mining subsidiary of POSCO Holdings located in Güemes, Salta Pr ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.15

Geely Auto and Renault Launch Joint Effort to Tap into Brazil's EV Market: EX5 to Debut in 2025: Chinese automaker Geely Auto (吉利汽车) and French Renault Group are joining forces to take their first step in conquering the South A ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.15

Indiana Passes Bill Criminalizing Unauthorized Lottery Courier Services: Indianapolis – The Indiana legislature has given final approval to a bill that criminalizes operating lottery courier servic ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.15

Southern Indiana Development Center Surpasses $3 Billion in Economic Impact in 2024: JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA – The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA), a key driver of economic growth in Southern Indiana, ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.04.15

Indiana Michigan Power Seeks to Expand Electricity Capacity with Acquisition of Ohio Natural Gas Power Plant: FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP), has requested approva ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.04.15

Registration Opens for 2025 Louisiana Residential Contractor Seminar: BATON ROUGE, La. — Registration has opened for the Louisiana Contractor Accreditation Institute's (LCAI) Residential Contrac ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.04.15

Louisiana Chocolate Maker Elmer Grows by Upholding Old Ways Amidst Automation: PONCHATOULA, La. (WVUE) - For Louisianans, Easter is unimaginable without the Heavenly Hash, Gold Brick Eggs, and Pecan Eggs produ ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.15

The Heart of the Petrochemical Industry: Shining a Light on Louisiana's Energy Leaders: In the state of Louisiana, USA, where oil refineries, chemical plants, and energy export terminals form the landscape, the '2025 L ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.04.15

Woodside Energy Secures $5.8 Billion Investment for Louisiana LNG Project: LOUISIANA - Australian energy giant Woodside Energy has secured a $5.8 billion (approximately ₩7.9 trillion) investment for its la ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.15

LG Electronics' Investment a 'Lifeline' for Tennessee's Economic Revitalization: Nashville, Tennessee – LG Electronics' bold investment is proving to be a significant growth engine for the regional economy ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.15

USD 2.34 Billion Private Investment Infrastructure Projects Remain in Implementation Phase: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – While the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) anticipates private sector particip ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.15

MIC Announcement: Paraguayan Microenterprises' Average Lifespan is 8 Years; Urgent Need for Financial Access and Digital Transformation Support: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – According to an announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), the average lifespa ...; Desk 2025.04.15

Paraguay Seeks Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement, Sharing Industrial Complex Development Experiences with Japan and Mexico: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Officials from Paraguay's Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) recently held high-level meeti ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.15

Singapore Shifts Tourism Strategy from 'Quantity' to 'Quality', Aims for 68 Trillion Won in Tourism Revenue by 2040: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced last Friday that it would shift the central focus of its tourism policy from 'quantity ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.14

Singapore Lowers Growth Forecast Amid Trump Tariff Concerns, Signaling Economic 'Warning Lights': Singapore is bracing for the economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariff policies, with the government ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.14

Singapore Introduces Digital Platform for Quality Inspection of Imported Fresh and Chilled Fruits and Vegetables: Enhancing Food Safety and Efficiency: As Singapore continues its journey as a digitally empowered nation, it has launched a new e-Service platform to modernize and stre ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.14

Will Singapore's M&A Opportunities Persist Amid Trump-Induced Trade Tensions?: Despite increased market volatility stemming from US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, some experts anticipat ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.14

Klook and Singapore Tourism Board Ink 3-Year Partnership, Accelerating Push to Become a Global Tourism Hub: Klook, a leading travel activity and service platform in Asia, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have forged a strategic three ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.14