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South Korea’s ETF boom puts assets on track to overtake Taiwan
South Korea’s ETF boom puts assets on track to overtake Taiwan
The two tech-heavy Asian markets have been a focal point in recent years, thanks to a global frenzy sparked by the rise of AIPublished Fri, Feb 6, 2026 ·...
California crypto startup moves to South Dakota as debate over proposed wealth tax heats up
California cryptocurrency startup BitGo has moved to South Dakota ahead of its initial public offering and amid a heated debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax billionaires. The...
Lutnick warns some South Korean, Taiwanese firms may face 100% chip tariffs unless they invest in US
Lutnick warns some South Korean, Taiwanese firms may face 100% chip tariffs unless they invest in US
[NEW YORK] US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said South Korean memory chipmakers and Taiwanese companies that are not investing in the US may face up to 100 per cent...
FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
FAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
THE US Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military...
Hyundai pledges record US.8b investment in South Korea
Hyundai pledges record US$85.8b investment in South Korea
Hyundai called it “the company’s largest-ever domestic investment commitment”[SEOUL] South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Group pledged on Monday (Nov 17) an unprecedented US$85.8 billion investment in the country...
‘South Park’ addresses AI-generated videos and copyright with Totoro, Trump and Bluey
“South Park” is known for pushing the envelope, but the latest episode has been described by fans online as “nightmare fuel.”In what is arguably one of the most disturbing...
The secrets behind the South Korean cosmetics boom: K-pop, Kardashians and churn
SEOUL — Jo Min-Su was working toward a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea’s best universities when he stumbled on his calling: building a better lip gloss.The 30-year-old sat...
US immigration agents arrest hundreds at Hyundai plant, mostly South Koreans
US immigration agents arrest hundreds at Hyundai plant, mostly South Koreans
[ATLANTA/WASHINGTON/SEOUL] Hundreds of workers at a Hyundai Motor car battery facility under construction in Georgia were detained in a raid by US authorities on Thursday (Sep 4), stopping work...
Shares in Japanese, South Korean automakers surge on Tokyo trade deal
Shares in Japanese, South Korean automakers surge on Tokyo trade deal
[TOKYO] Shares of Japanese and South Korean automakers surged on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Tokyo that sources said would include reducing a tariff on...
South Korea wealth fund to boost bets on AI startups, eyes China tech
South Korea wealth fund to boost bets on AI startups, eyes China tech
[SEOUL] South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund plans to increase allocations to tech startups and venture capital funds (VCs) as part of its broader push to deepen exposure to artificial...