South Korea flags record 2027 budget of over $530 billion as AI chip boom lifts revenuesSouth Korea plans record budget spending exceeding 800 trillion won for fiscal 2027. This significant spending will be supported by stronge...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Global Market: SK Hynix warns of historic memory chip shortage by 2027 as AI demand soarsSK Hynix anticipates a severe global memory chip shortage extending beyond 2030. Accelerating artificial intelligence infrastructure demand...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Korea's Kospi hits 8% lower circuit, trading halted. What's rattling investors today?South Korea's benchmark Kospi index plunged 8% to lower circuit on Monday as rising tensions in the Gulf and soaring oil prices rattled glo...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
SK Hynix is a golden goose. It has to lay more eggsInvestor enthusiasm stems from the fact that SK Hynix has morphed into a golden goose. It’s the world’s second-largest supplier of dynamic ...
13 Jul, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
South Korea's Kospi dives more than 5%, SK hynix down 10%South Korea's Kospi stock index experienced a significant drop Monday morning. Tech firms faced heavy selling pressure due to AI investment...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating systemSouth Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system introduced this year, advising people to ha...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
North Korea condemns NATO summit, says denuclearisation should start with US alliesNorth Korea condemned the US and its allies for strengthening military blocs. Pyongyang accused NATO leaders of portraying its sovereign ri...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
SK Hynix shares jump in marquee US debut as AI euphoria persistsSK Hynix's Nasdaq debut saw its shares jump significantly after a large share sale. This event signals strong investor enthusiasm for chip ...
11 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
SK Hynix shares jump 14% in debut on US stock market riding on AI waveSK Hynix shares surged 14% in their Nasdaq debut after a $26.5 billion offering, highlighting strong investor demand for AI-linked chip sto...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.50 AM IST
North Korea vows boost to nuclear buildup, military intelligenceNorth Korea will strengthen its nuclear force "both in quality and quantity" and expand the role of its military intelligence agency focuse...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwindsAsian economic growth is projected at 4.9% for 2026, a slight improvement from earlier forecasts. Lingering Middle East conflict impacts co...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
South Korea's Kospi jumps 5%, exits bear market. What lies ahead for world's best performing stock market of 2026?South Korea's Kospi index saw a significant jump on Friday, extending recent gains after a substantial crash. The benchmark index officiall...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Strategic oil reserve buying set to support crude demand through 2028To enhance energy security and stabilize market prices, various governments plan to acquire millions of oil barrels up to 2028. This approa...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
South Korea's supreme court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction caseSouth Korea's supreme court upholds lower court ruling in ex-president Yoon's obstruction case.
09 Jul, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Global Market: South Korea steps up market monitoring as chip-driven volatility rattles stocksSouth Korean economic officials will closely monitor factors causing market volatility. Sharp swings in chip shares have unsettled investor...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
South Korean law targeting false online information takes effectSouth Korea enacted a new law targeting online misinformation and fake news. This legislation imposes stricter penalties on individuals who...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
South Korea plans future fund backed by semiconductor tax windfallSouth Korea is establishing a "Future Response Fund" from semiconductor boom tax revenues. This fund will fuel major national projects, boo...
05 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST