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NAND Market Surges 70%... 'Samsung and Hynix' Sweep Global 1st and 2nd Places

The global NAND flash market showed a steep growth trend, surging 70% compared to the previous quarter, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix maintaining their positions side-by-side as the world'
Youth Employment Subsidies Up to 18M KRW… Self-Employed to Receive 1.5M KRW Childcare Allowances

Starting next year, eligibility for the Youth Job Leap Incentive will expand to include young job seekers in the capital region, while direct incentives paid to employed youth will jump from a maximum

South Korea Unveils Record 821 Trillion Won Budget for 2027

The South Korean government has finalized its draft budget for 2027, setting a record-high total expenditure of 820.9 trillion won (approximately $600 billion). Driven by a massive super-boom in the s

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Paraguay Records $311.7 Million Trade Deficit Through April Amid Export Decline: Asunción, Paraguay - The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) has announced that Paraguay experienced a total trade volume of $10 ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.15

Soaring Gas Prices Threaten Paraguay's Humble Eateries, Sparking Inflation Domino Effect Fears: Despite a recent price reduction of 270 guaraníes (approximately 4 US cents) in fuel by Paraguay's state-owned oil company ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.13

Paraguay's Fuel Price Cut Sparks Warning from Distributors over Sustainability: Asunción, Paraguay - Paraguayan fuel distributors have voiced concerns that the government's recent announcement of a reduc ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.13

Singapore Sees Gold Investment Frenzy as Economic Uncertainty Fuels Safe-Haven Demand: Amidst a recent surge in international gold prices, Singapore has witnessed a remarkable increase in the sales of gold bars and co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.13

Bank of Korea Calls for Oversight in Potential Won-Pegged Stablecoin Issuance Amid Global Developments: Seoul, South Korea – The Bank of Korea (BOK) is advocating for a proactive role in the authorization process should stableco ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.12

Alarm Bells Ring for South Korea's Economic Future as OECD Predicts Sub-2% Potential Growth: Seoul, South Korea – A chorus of warnings is sounding over the trajectory of the South Korean economy, with the Organization ...; Desk 2025.05.12

Nvidia's Market Value Plunges by $270 Billion in Two Days as US Tightens AI Chip Export Controls to China: New York – Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) have experienced a dramatic two-day sell-off, erasing a staggering $270 billion from its ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.12

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Swings Below 1,400 Amid US-China Trade Optimism and Shifting Monetary Policies: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean won (KRW) experienced a volatile trading day on Tuesday, breaching the 1,400 mark against th ...; Desk 2025.05.12

Navigating the Golden Question: Understanding Taxation on Gold and Other Assets in South Korea: The fundamental principle of taxation, often summarized as "where there is income, there is tax," carries an intuitive weight. Yet ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.12

The Silent Debt Trap: How Revolving Credit Can Secretly Triple Your Bills: Seoul, South Korea – In an era where financial prudence is increasingly vital, a seemingly innocuous financial tool lurking ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.12

The Sub-Won Strategy: South Korean Retailers Embrace Ultra-Low Prices as Consumer Sensitivity Peaks: Seoul, South Korea – In a stark departure from the long-held emphasis on "value for money," South Korean retailers, spanning ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.12

US Stock Market Faces Uphill Battle for Swift Recovery, Experts Warn at Seoul Money Show: Leading investment strategists and market analysts convened at the 2025 Seoul Money Show this past weekend, offering a cautious ou ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.12

Weak Philippine Q1 GDP Growth Fuels Expectations for Interest Rate Cut: The Philippine economy recorded a lower-than-expected annual growth rate of 5.4% in the first quarter of this year, increasing the ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.09

Philippines Aims for $2 Trillion Economy by 2050, Focuses on Attracting Private Investment: The Philippine government has set a target of reaching a $2 trillion economic scale by 2050, building on its strong economic growt ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.09

Surging New Taiwan Dollar: Reflecting Potential Outcomes of US-Taiwan Trade Negotiations?: On May 2nd, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) surged 3.3% against the US dollar, marking its largest single-day gain in 23 years. For Ta ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.09

Chinese and Hong Kong Equities Surge Towards One-Month Peak on Beijing's Proactive Stimulus and Easing Trade Concerns: Beijing and Hong Kong – Buoyed by a decisive move from Beijing to inject stimulus into its slowing economy, mainland Chinese ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.08

Vietnam Eyes Overhaul of Property Transfer Tax System to Combat Evasion and Boost Revenue: Hanoi, Vietnam – The Vietnamese government is actively pursuing a significant reform of its property transfer tax system, pr ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.07

Samsung Securities Cultivates Future Investors with Minor Account Opening Promotion: In a move to encourage early financial literacy and long-term wealth building, Samsung Securities has launched a special "Seed of ...; Desk 2025.05.07

Paraguay: Vegetable and Fruit Prices Soar 30% in 5 Months, Raising Concerns of Prolonged High Inflation: In Paraguay, the prices of vegetables and fruits have surged by an average of over 30% in the past five months, placing a signific ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.06

Asian Markets Mixed Amid US-China Trade Uncertainty; Australian Shares Decline on Westpac Earnings Miss: Asian stock markets exhibited a generally subdued performance on Monday, trading within a narrow range as investors cautiously mon ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.05.05