Jin, oldest member of K-pop’s BTS, finishes army service in South Korea
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South Korea extends short-selling ban to March 2025
TOKYO -- South Korean financial authorities said Thursday they are extending a ban on short-selling to the end of next March because they need more time to develop an electronic system to block illegal trades.
India attracts chipmaking equipment companies as China alternative
MUMBAI/TOKYO -- The chipmaking equipment industry is moving to set up bases of operation in India, as the country emerges as a promising alternative to China amid tensions between Beijing and the West.
Talks on China-Japan-South Korea FTA merely ‘symbolic’ given US and public opposition
The FTA might come to fruition if its scope covers less sensitive sectors such as services, the analysts say.
Singapore wants to revive its stock market. Could major Asian markets have the answers?
For years, Singapore's regulators have been trying to boost the attractiveness of its stock exchange.
A Chinese history buff finds military secrets in a pile of old papers he bought for under $1
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media said Thursday that a military history buff found a collection of confidential documents related to the country’s military in a pile of old papers he bought for under $1.
Asia-Pacific markets rise as Fed holds rates and shifts dot plot; EV stocks surge despite EU tariffs
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, and shifted its "dot plot" to project only one rate cut this year.
Denmark recalls 3 spicy instant noodle soup brands from South Korea used in online food challenges
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks for “acute poisoning.” Consumers are asked to discard them or return the noodles to the retailer.