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South Korea eyes US$10 bil in support for chipmakers in 2025
South Korea plans to bolster its fiscal support for domestic chipmakers next year, shoring up an industry that may face unfavourable policies from the incoming Trump administration.
a day ago
Global Economy
Side dish-traction before the main course
For those nibbling on side dishes now, it is best to stay manageable, less the main course that comes along after Nov 5 makes you the stuffing instead, cautions this author.
October 24, 2024
Bonds and treasuries
South Korea joins major FTSE Russell index after bond market reforms
Korea’s weighting in the WGBI is projected to be 2.22%, after it gets phased in on a quarterly basis over a one-year period from November 2025.
October 09, 2024
IPO
Korean online lender K Bank plans IPO of up to US$732 mil
The listing of K Bank would be South Korea’s biggest debut since 2022, with a valuation of up to $4.9 bil.
September 10, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance
South Korea to impose stricter emissions trading rules to boost prices
The nation will open up its carbon market to a wider group of participants, including asset managers, banks and insurers.
September 03, 2024
Property
South Koreans expect hotter home prices with central bank set to meet
Apartment prices in the Seoul area rose 0.32% last week, the biggest weekly gain since September of 2018.
August 20, 2024
Geopolitics
South Korea is making weapons faster and cheaper than the US
Hanwha’s revival reflects a gap in the global defence industry.
June 06, 2024
Commerce
CJ Olive Young opens foreigner-friendly store for K-pop loving tourists
More than 80% of its 3,000 daily visitors were foreigners
November 01, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
End ‘state capture’ to enable economic transformation and improve livelihoods
Productivity gains, driven by competition, is key.
August 03, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
The story of the two Souths: education, competition and corruption
Quality of education is a powerful predictor of a nation’s wealth in the long run.
July 27, 2023