Global Economic Times

2026.01.20 (Tue)
All articles

LOGIN
JOIN

“$3.20 for Coffee, 15 Cents for the Cup”: New Pricing Policy Leaves Café Owners Exhausted

(C) Live and Let's Fly SEOUL — “A Cafe Latte is 4,300 won, and there is a separate 200 won charge for the cup.” Small business owners running cafes are expressing deep frustr
Trump Escalates Atlantic Tensions with ‘Greenland Tariffs’ Targeting European Allies

(C) Axios [NUKK, Greenland] – The geopolitical standoff over Greenland has spiraled into a full-blown trade war as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of punitive tariffs against e

SK Chairman Choi Tae-won Calls for Radical Policy Shift to Reignite Korea's "Fading Growth Engine"

(C) China Daily SEOUL – Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and SK Group, has issued a stark warning regarding the structural slowdown of the South Korea

Business

Search: 1,555

Australian Agriculture Department Refutes US Beef Ban Claims: The Australian Department of Agriculture has firmly contradicted claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding a supposed ban ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.07

Eneos Drilling Secures Offshore Vietnam Drilling Contract for Two-Well Program: VUNG TAU, VIETNAM – April 4, 2025 – Eneos Drilling, a key subsidiary of Japan's Eneos Xplora, has been awarded a signi ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.05

Cheonan Introduces "Kindness Bonus" for Bus Drivers, a First in the Nation: Cheonan, South Korea - Cheonan City is taking proactive steps to revolutionize its public transportation system by focusing on ser ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.05

South Chungcheong Province Eyes Northeast China Export Boom with Harbin Trade Fair Initiative: South Chungcheong Province, SOUTH KOREA – April 5, 2025 – South Chungcheong Province is strategically positioning its ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.05

Cheonan City Explores Electric Vehicle Component Export Markets in Thailand and India: Cheonan City announced on the 2nd that it recently held export consultations for electric vehicle component companies in Thailand ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.05

K-Beauty Dominates the Vietnamese Market, Surpassing $300 Million in Imports and Holding an Overwhelming First Place: In recent years, Korean cosmetics, known as 'K-Beauty,' have maintained unwavering popularity in the Asian beauty market. Armed wi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.05

Paraguay Tax Authority Announces April Deadlines for IRE General Tax and Updates Tourism Shopping Regulations: Asunción, Paraguay - Paraguay's National Tax Directorate (DNIT) has announced that April 2025 is the deadline for taxpayers ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.04

Paraguay and Brazil Express 'Equal' Interest in Itaipu Treaty Annex C Negotiations, Talks Halted Amid Cyber Espionage Allegations: Bucheon, South Korea - Paraguay's Minister of Industry and Commerce (MIC), Javier Giménez, has asserted that Paraguay and B ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.04

Itaú Bank Unveils 'Itaú Ticket', Bridging the Gap in Digital Payments in Paraguay: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - In a significant move aimed at bolstering financial inclusion and streamlining payment processes, Ita& ...; Desk 2025.04.04

Paraguay Aims to Double Beef Consumer Base with Southeast Asia Export Drive: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Paraguay is aggressively pursuing the expansion of its beef exports into the burgeoning Southeas ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.04

Man Group and Endowus Partner to Offer Credit Products in Hong Kong and Singapore: SINGAPORE - Global investment management firm Man Group has announced a partnership with Endowus, a Singapore-based digital wealth ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.03

Paraguay River Shipping Disruptions Impact Argentine Soy Processors: ROSARIO, Argentina - Barge traffic carrying Paraguayan soybeans to Rosario, Argentina, faced delays on Tuesday (April 1st) due to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.03

Lotte Mart Steps into the Future of Grocery Shopping with AI-Powered 'Zeta' App: SEOUL, South Korea – Lotte Mart, a major South Korean retailer, has officially launched its dedicated online grocery shoppin ...; Desk 2025.04.03

Amazon Enters Late Bid for TikTok Amidst U.S. Scrutiny and Political Intrigue: Seoul, South Korea – In a dramatic late entry to the ongoing saga surrounding the potential acquisition of TikTok's U.S. ope ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.03

High Tariffs on Vietnam and Thailand Plants Hit Smartphone and Appliance Industries Hard: Seoul, South Korea - South Korean smartphone and home appliance giants are facing an emergency as U.S. President Donald Trump anno ...; Desk 2025.04.03

Seoul Simplifies E-Receipt Adoption, Rewards Eco-Conscious Consumers: SEOUL, South Korea – In a move aimed at fostering environmental sustainability and reducing paper waste, the Seoul Metropoli ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.03

Hyundai Department Store Amplifies K-Brand Presence in Japan with Expanded 'The Hyundai Global' Pop-Ups: SEOUL, South Korea (April 3, 2025) – Hyundai Department Store is significantly bolstering its efforts to introduce and solid ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.03

US Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through South Korean Food and Apparel Industries: Seoul, South Korea - The South Korean food and apparel sectors are bracing for potential fallout after the United States announced ...; Desk 2025.04.03

Woori Financial Celebrates 24th Anniversary with 'We Are All Woori' Event Focused on Sharing and Inclusivity: CHEONAN-SI, SOUTH KOREA – April 3, 2025 – Woori Financial Group today marked its 24th anniversary with a meaningful ce ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.03

Singapore Greenlights Poultry Imports from Vietnam, Marking Trade Milestone: HANOI & SINGAPORE – In a significant development for agricultural trade between Southeast Asian nations, the Singapore F ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.02