Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Global Markets: S.Korean shares log best quarter in nearly 30 years on chipmaker rallySouth Korean stocks celebrated their best quarter in almost three decades, driven by a phenomenal surge in chipmakers. The KOSPI index soar...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
South Korean stocks in tailspin as Kospi crashes 8%, head for worst week since MarchSouth Korean stocks experienced a dramatic plunge, exceeding 8% and triggering a trading halt. This sharp decline was primarily driven by a...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Global Markets: MSCI keeps South Korea in emerging-market index, cites market accessibility hurdlesSouth Korea remains in the emerging-market category as MSCI cites persistent foreign exchange market accessibility issues. Despite ongoing ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
South Korean shares fall more than 4% on profit-takingSouth Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline of over 4% on Tuesday, with the KOSPI index plummeting as investors cashed in on recent gai...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Samsung Electronics considers building chip packaging plant: ReportSamsung is expected to unveil the investment plan at a meeting between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the heads of the country's ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Samsung Electronics considers building chip packaging plantSamsung Electronics is exploring a significant investment in Gwangju, South Korea. The company is considering a new advanced semiconductor ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Tech stocks dive as Fed bets rattle AI rallyAsian markets are experiencing a significant downturn. High-flying semiconductor stocks are bearing the brunt of the selloff. This follows ...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staffIn an interview, Kim Young-hoon told Reuters that companies like Samsung Electronics that outperform profit targets should consider sharing...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip as AI rally stalls, oil steadiesAsian stocks declined as AI shares pulled back and Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment. South Korean shares saw a significan...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Global Markets: South Korean shares post record-high close as Nvidia hopes lift tech stocksSouth Korean stocks hit a record high Tuesday, driven by tech giants like Samsung Electronics and Naver, fueled by hopes of AI collaboratio...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
South Korean shares hit record high on export surge, Nvidia optimismSouth Korean stocks surged to record highs on Monday. Strong chip exports fueled the rally, boosted by hopes of AI collaborations with Nvid...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
South Korean shares end 8% higher as Samsung hits record on pay dealSouth Korean shares surged 8% on Thursday, led by Samsung Electronics reaching a record high after a labor deal averted a strike, easing ec...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Gravity-defying Korean stock boom sparks wild Rolex, Bentley luxury shopping spreeSouth Korea's Kospi market surge has fueled a luxury goods boom, with teenagers and young adults leading the spending spree. Pent-up consum...
19 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union resume pay talks as strike risks loomSamsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union will resume government-mediated pay talks on Monday in an effort to avoid a strike pl...
18 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
- Samsung's South Korean union sticks to strike plan after talks offer; shares slide
Samsung's labor union remains committed to a strike despite the company's offer of unconditional pay talks, leading to a significant drop i...
15 May, 2026, 09.42 AM IST