Global Market: South Korean stocks slide more than 3% as Iran conflict deepens global market selloffSouth Korea’s Kospi plunged over 3% as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions hit investor sentiment. Foreig...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Global Market: KOSPI gains as AI-driven chip demand lifts South Korean exportSouth Korean shares gained on Tuesday, with the KOSPI rising 0.33%, as stronger-than-expected exports and robust semiconductor demand linke...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
FPIs stay open to IPO bets despite equity exodusForeign investors have shown a strong preference for India's primary market, channeling $4.9 billion into initial public offerings, which s...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Foreign buying in Indian stocks hits 23-month high in August, RBI data showsIn August, foreign investors channeled an impressive $3.1 billion into Indian equities, marking the largest monthly inflow in nearly two ye...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear forceNorth Korea rejected US calls for denuclearisation, accusing Washington of maintaining a hostile policy through human rights criticism, mil...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'Nepal's foreign ministry stated no foreign assistance is needed for rescue operations. Security agencies are currently managing all search ...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Families of South Koreans missing in Nepal floods seek urgent helicopter accessNine South Koreans remain missing after a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal. Families are urging authorities to secure helicopter access fo...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on USSouth Korea, the U.S., and Japan will conduct a joint military drill next month. This exercise aims to counter North Korean nuclear and mis...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
FPIs raise India bets in August, DIIs continue buying amid cautionAfter a robust July, foreign portfolio investors increased their equity acquisitions in August, marking a moderate uptick. Domestic institu...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Nepal flash floods: List of nationalities of missing touristsMore than 400 foreign tourists are missing following a catastrophic flood in Nepal. At least 130 Indians are among the missing, with other ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Global Market: Bank of Korea hikes rates again to 3% as growth, inflation stay firmSouth Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% for a second straight meeting, citing stronger-than-...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Global Market: Kospi gains over 1% as Nvidia outlook lifts chipmakersSouth Korean shares rose, led by chipmakers after Nvidia forecast strong AI-driven revenue growth. The KOSPI gained 1.22%, while Samsung El...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Global Market: KOSPI drops over 1% as Samsung Electronics slumps on payout concernsSouth Korean shares fell over 1% on Monday, dragged by a sharp decline in Samsung Electronics after its latest shareholder return plans dis...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
From stock euphoria to panic: South Korea investors face painful market falloutSouth Korea’s KOSPI has fallen about 30% from its June 19 peak as a retail-driven stock market boom fuelled by leveraged products turned in...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Global Market: KOSPI gains on chip boost; foreigners turn net buyersSouth Korean shares rose on Friday, led by gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix after U.S. semiconductor stocks advanced, though the K...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Global Market: Foreign inflows into major Asian bond markets fall to four-month low in JulyForeign investment in major Asian bond markets fell to a four-month low in July as investors turned more selective amid geopolitical risks ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.29 PM IST