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China, Japan, South Korea to Jointly Counter US Tariffs

Last Sunday, March 30, China, Japan, and South Korea held their first economic dialogue in five years, reflecting the desire of these Asian countries to facilitate regional trade in preparation for countering the negative impact of tariffs from President of the United States Donald Trump.

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Samsung Seeks to Reclaim Ground in AI Memory Market

Samsung Electronics Co. pledged to strengthen its position in the high-bandwidth memory chip market in the current year.

Science & Technology

South Korea Plans to Secure 10,000 GPUs for National AI Computing Centre

On Monday, February 17, South Korea announced its plans to secure 10,000 high-performance graphics processing units in a bid to keep pace as the global artificial intelligence race escalates.

Science & Technology

SK Hynix Reports Earnings

South Korean company SK Hynix, one of the largest manufacturers of memory chips in the world, on Thursday, January 23, published information about its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Finance & Economics

South Korea Braces for Donald Trump’s Policies With Biggest-Ever Export Finance Support

South Korea on Monday, January 20, pledged to set aside a record amount of financial support for exporters to mitigate any potential consequences of a likely change in United States trade policy after the inauguration of Donald Trump.

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South Korea Export Growth Rebounds

In December, South Korean exports showed an acceleration in growth, exceeding preliminary market expectations and ending 2024 with record indicators, as evidenced by trade data released on Wednesday, January 1, which does not negate the risks relevant for 2025.

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Boeing Shares Fall

The value of shares of Boeing is currently on a downward trajectory.

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South Korea Factory Output Falls

In South Korea, factory output in November showed a decline at a rate that exceeded preliminary expectations regarding the intensity of the relevant process.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Alibaba and E-Mart to Create E-Commerce JV

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has agreed to form a joint venture for its South Korean operations with the e-commerce platform E-Mart Inc.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Deutsche Bank Brings Merchant Solutions to APAC

Deutsche Bank Merchant Solutions capabilities are officially available in Australia, India, Indonesia and South Korea. They provide the bank’s clients with a global payment acceptance platform with a diverse range of local payment methods.

Science & Technology

South Korea Fines Meta

South Korea has ordered Meta Platforms to pay a fine of 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million).

News

South Korean Export Growth Slows

In South Korea, a slowdown in the export dynamic was recorded last month.

Blockchain & Crypto

South Korea to Monitor Cross-Border Crypto Transactions

New crypto regulations in South Korea will require businesses engaged in cross-border virtual asset trade to register with authorities in advance and submit monthly transaction reports to the Bank of Korea.

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Institutions Drive Crypto Adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong: Report

Eastern Asia is the sixth largest cryptocurrency economy in the world this year, accounting for 8.9% of global crypto value received between July 2023 and June 2024. South Korea and Hong Kong stand out as the most crypto-active countries in the region, with institutions driving increased adoption.

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Stripe Boosts Asian Commerce With AI Payment Capabilities

Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite and Radar Assistant powered by AI complement Stripe’s new Adaptive Pricing feature in an offering for Asian businesses involved in cross-border commerce.

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AI Chip Makers Rebellions and Sapeon Agree to Merge

The South Korean companies Rebellions Inc. and Sapeon Korea Inc., which specialize in carrying out activities in the chip manufacturing sector necessary for training and ensuring the subsequent operation of artificial intelligence systems, have signed a final merger agreement.