Saturday, October 31, 2026

North Korea’s Economy Grows 3.5% in 2025: What Factors Are Driving This Growth?

North Korea's economy grew by 3.5% last year, marking three consecutive years of growth due to manufacturing and construction.

How Evolus’ Botulinum Toxin Jeuveau and Filler Evolize Drive 500 Million USD Revenue by 2028

Daewoong Pharmaceutical's U.S. partner, Evolus, achieved double-digit revenue growth for six years and turned a profit in Q4.

40-Year-Old Goalkeeper Vozinha Shocks Fans by Earning Spot in FIFA World Cup Dream Team

Vozinha, Cabo Verde's goalkeeper, is voted into FIFA's Dream Team after stellar performances in the World Cup, despite team's knockout loss.

Economy

Fed’s October Rate Hold: What It Means for December’s 0.25% Hike Probability in Asia

After the Fed's October rate freeze, the probability of a December hike dropped from 90.7% to 84.8%.

Samsung Expands Semiconductor Capacity: What to Expect from the New Texas Foundry?

Samsung Electronics begins equipment installation at its Texas foundry and considers expanding production capacity with new facilities.

Bitcoin Surges to 80,000 USD: What Does the FOMC Decision Mean for Investors?

Bitcoin recovers to 80,000 USD amid strong U.S. tech stocks, while market remains cautious ahead of the FOMC's interest rate decision.

How Hanmi Semiconductor is Revolutionizing the Global Market with Art: A Collaboration with Philip Colbert

Hanmi Semiconductor unveils third artwork collaboration with global pop artist Philip Colbert in prominent locations.

How Digital Assets Could Strengthen the Dollar: Insights from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts that virtual assets will strengthen the global dominance of the dollar.

2026 Economic Outlook: How Semiconductor Exports Drive Korea’s Recovery Amid Uncertainties

South Korea's economy shows recovery with strong semiconductor exports, but faces risks from construction slowdown and U.S. tariffs.

Hyundai’s Bold Move: How the 2026 Venue and New Strategy Aim to Dominate India’s EV Market

Hyundai's Chairman Chung Eui-sun emphasizes local strategy and production growth during his visit to India, aiming for market leadership.

LG Electronics Wins 2026 SDV Innovator Award: What This Means for Future EVs

LG Electronics wins the '2026 SDV Innovator Awards' for the second consecutive year, as announced on the 14th.

Coupang Under Fire: Are Korean Regulations Targeting U.S. Companies Unfair?

U.S. Congress claims South Korea unfairly discriminates against American companies like Coupang amid large data breach sanctions.

U.S. and South Korea Reaffirm Security Cooperation Following Trump’s State Visit and APEC Summit

The U.S. Embassy in South Korea hosted a reception to celebrate security cooperation during the APEC summit, emphasizing strong ties.

Dollar-Won Seen Easing as Yen Strength and Weaker Dollar Cool Bullish Momentum

Woori Bank predicts a decline in the dollar-won exchange rate due to a weaker dollar and cooling bullish sentiment, projecting 1,459-1,467 KRW.

China’s Trade Surplus Surges to 1.2 Trillion USD: How Did They Overcome Trump’s Tariff Bomb?

China's trade surplus reached a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, with growth in exports to Southeast Asia, EU, and Africa despite U.S. tariffs.

South Korea Stays in Washington to Assess Fallout From U.S. Tariffs on AI Semiconductors

Yeo Han Koo extends his stay in the U.S. to assess the impact of new tariffs on AI semiconductors, emphasizing careful monitoring.

Toss Securities Faces Second U.S. Stock Trading Outage in Two Weeks

Toss Securities faced another outage, hindering users from accessing stock listings and balances during U.S. market hours.

China Extends Anti-Dumping Tariffs on U.S. and Korean Solar Polysilicon: What You Need to Know

China extends anti-dumping tariffs on solar polysilicon imports from South Korea and the U.S. for another five years to protect domestic industries.

U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trump’s Tariffs: What It Means for Asian Economies

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs could reshape trade policies, raising concerns for South Korean exporters.

LS Group Plans Essex IPO to Ride U.S. Power Supercycle: What the Listing Means for Corporate Value

LS Group plans to list Essex Solutions to raise $375M for expansion, countering claims of a split listing and enhancing corporate value.

Korea Zinc Partners with U.S. Firm on Rare Earth Recycling: A Strategic Move to Reduce China Supply Risks

KoreaZinc partners with Alta Resources to recycle waste magnets into rare earth oxides, enhancing supply chain security by 2027.

How Trump’s Subpoena of Fed Chair Powell Could Impact Global Markets in 2026

Financial markets are shaken as Trump pressures Powell, risking Fed independence. Former officials warn of dire economic consequences.

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